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  • Title: Interferon-induced central retinal vein thrombosis.
    Author: Nazir L, Husain A, Haroon W, Shaikh MI, Mirza SA, Khan Z.
    Journal: J Coll Physicians Surg Pak; 2012 Nov; 22(11):735-6. PubMed ID: 23146860.
    Abstract:
    A middle-aged lady presented with sudden onset of unilateral central retinal vein thrombosis after completing 6 months course of interferon and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C infection. She had no risk factors and all her thrombophilia workup was normal, however, she was found to be dyslipidemic which may have contributed to atherosclerosis and predispose to thrombosis. Despite anticoagulation, her visual acuity deteriorated. This case illustrates the possibility of unpredictable visual complication of interferon. Frequent eye examination should be undertaken in patients having underlying risk factors like diabetes, hypertension or dyslipidemia undergoing interferon therapy.
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