Vitreous hemorrhage associated with interferon: a therapy for chronic hepatitis C

Jasmine H Francis; I-Van Ho; Lawrence A. Yannuzzi

doi:10.1097/ICB.0b013e3181238457

Vitreous hemorrhage associated with interferon: a therapy for chronic hepatitis C

Jasmine H Francis, I-Van Ho, Lawrence A. Yannuzzi

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	262-263
Number of pages	2
Journal	Retinal Cases and Brief Reports
Volume	2
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/ICB.0b013e3181238457
Publication status	Published - Sept 2008
Externally published	Yes

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Vitreous hemorrhage associated with interferon: a therapy for chronic hepatitis C

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