Vitreous hemorrhage associated with interferon-a therapy for chronic hepatitis C. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • BACKGROUND: Interferons (IFNs) have been used medically, but ocular side effects have been associated with their use. METHODS: Case report. RESULTS: We report a case of sudden loss of vision due to vitreous hemorrhage during IFN α-2b therapy; resolution occurred with drug discontinuation. CONCLUSION: Our case suggests that vitreous hemorrhage may be added to the myriad of retinal vascular ischemic changes known to be secondary to IFN therapy as adverse effects.

publication date

  • January 1, 2008

Identity

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/ICB.0b013e3181238457

PubMed ID

  • 25390584

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 2

issue

  • 4