In the case of leukemia, the cancer interferes with the body's ability to make blood. Leukemia attacks the bone marrow and the blood itself, causing fatigue, anemia, weakness, and bone pain. It is diagnosed with a blood test in which specific types of blood cells are counted.amples of blood from a healthy person and from one with leukemia, a type of blood cancer. Leukemia is often diagnosed after blood testing. Hematologists analyze blood cancer samples. Swollen lymph nodes are one symptom of lymphoma. Red blood cells.
1 Antidepressants, which change how information is processed in the nerves in the brain. Any medication that affects neurological function can affect vision and cause changes in the cornea, optic nerve, lens, macula and retina.  Venlafaxine, prescribed for depression can lead to optic nerve damage and/or glaucoma.
1 Alcoholic neuropathy: Alcoholism is often associated with peripheral neuropathy. 2  Although the exact reasons for the nerve damage are unclear, it probably arises from a combination of damage to the nerves by alcohol itself along with the poor nutrition and associated vitamin deficiencies that are common in alcoholics. Drugs or medication: Certain drugs and medications can cause nerve damage. 2  Examples include cancer therapy drugs such as vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar), and antibiotics such as metronidazole (Flagyl), and isoniazid (Nydrazid, Laniazid).