Canthaxanthin Retinopathy with Visual Loss : A Case Report and Review
Joint Authors
Warwar, Ronald E.
Buerk, Bruce M.
Beaulieu, Robert A.
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Canthaxanthin is a naturally occurring chemical, which is most commonly utilized as a colorant for food and dyes or a skin bronzing agent.
Its most prevalent impact on human health is canthaxanthin retinopathy, which appears as birefringent, yellow to red crystals surrounding the macula.
This occurs with increasing, dose-dependent exposure.
Generally, patients remain asymptomatic and findings may only be evident on funduscopic examination.
Cessation of canthaxanthin ingestion appears to reverse the retinopathy, but the time until crystal disappearance is variable.
Despite a usually favorable outcome, long-standing visual changes may occur.
We report a case of an 84-year-old woman with significant visual loss secondary to canthaxanthin retinopathy that ultimately improved upon cessation of the drug.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Beaulieu, Robert A.& Warwar, Ronald E.& Buerk, Bruce M.. 2013. Canthaxanthin Retinopathy with Visual Loss : A Case Report and Review. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Beaulieu, Robert A.…[et al.]. Canthaxanthin Retinopathy with Visual Loss : A Case Report and Review. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Beaulieu, Robert A.& Warwar, Ronald E.& Buerk, Bruce M.. Canthaxanthin Retinopathy with Visual Loss : A Case Report and Review. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448991
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448991