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  • Title: Drug-induced ocular side-effects with isotretinoin.
    Author: Santodomingo-Rubido J, Barrado-Navascués E, Rubido-Crespo MJ.
    Journal: Ophthalmic Physiol Opt; 2008 Sep; 28(5):497-501. PubMed ID: 18761487.
    Abstract:
    Whereas there are numerous reported ocular side-effects from isotretinoin medication, we present the first case report of corneal steepening after systemic treatment with isotretinoin for seven and a half weeks. The case was associated with a significant drop in visual acuity which could not be explained from the refractive error change. All signs and symptoms were absent seven and a half weeks after the medication was withdrawn. The case indicates that eye care professionals need to be vigilant about the possibility of adverse ocular manifestations associated with the use of systemic medications.
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