Neuroleptic administration and eye changes in Jordanians
Joint Authors
Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2000), pp.42-45, 4 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2000-06-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Objectives : To investigate the effects of neuroleptics on the eyes.
Methods : The eyes of 88 Jordanian patients (50 males, 38 females) receiving neuroleptics were examined and compared to a control group of 73 subjects of similar age and sex distribution who had never taken neuroleptics.
The duration of treatment with neuroleptics was 24 months or longer.
Results : About 68.2 % of those taking neuroleptics showed ocular pigmentation compared to only 15 % of the control group ; a difference which was statistically significant Pigmentation affected the conjunctiva in 73 % of them.
Conclusion : Patients receiving neuroleptics showed ocular pigmentation.
Prevalence increased with the age of the patient, higher total dosage of neuroleptics and was greater in males than in females.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sayigh, Fayruz& Abu Laban, Wail. 2000. Neuroleptic administration and eye changes in Jordanians. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 7, no. 1, pp.42-45.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132842
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sayigh, Fayruz& Abu Laban, Wail. Neuroleptic administration and eye changes in Jordanians. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 7, no. 1 (Jun. 2000), pp.42-45.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132842
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sayigh, Fayruz& Abu Laban, Wail. Neuroleptic administration and eye changes in Jordanians. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2000. Vol. 7, no. 1, pp.42-45.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132842
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 45
Record ID
BIM-132842
