Irreversible Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Complicating Interferon Alpha and Ribaverin Therapy
Joint Authors
Benkirane, Ahmed
Seddik, Hassan
Fadlouallah, Maha
Rouibaa, Fadoua
Tamzaourte, Muna
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ophthalmologic complications with interferon therapy are rare and usually reversible.
The anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is an uncommon complication of interferon treatment.
A case of irreversible anterior ischemic optic neuropathy complicating interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C is reported.
We suggest that periodic ophthalmological examinations, including visual acuity and fundus examinations, should be performed to patients with high risk of ocular complications after starting and during treatment.
We also suggest that an ophthalmologist would be able to detect these complications.
Antiviral treatment should be stopped immediately if severe ophthalmologic complications occur.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Seddik, Hassan& Tamzaourte, Muna& Rouibaa, Fadoua& Fadlouallah, Maha& Benkirane, Ahmed. 2010. Irreversible Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Complicating Interferon Alpha and Ribaverin Therapy. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Seddik, Hassan…[et al.]. Irreversible Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Complicating Interferon Alpha and Ribaverin Therapy. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Seddik, Hassan& Tamzaourte, Muna& Rouibaa, Fadoua& Fadlouallah, Maha& Benkirane, Ahmed. Irreversible Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Complicating Interferon Alpha and Ribaverin Therapy. International Journal of Hepatology. 2010. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-500192
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-500192