Retinopathy associated with pegylated interferon and ribavirin treatment for chronic hepatitis C

Optometry : Journal of the American Optometric Association
Shelly Adams, Mark Ostermeier

Abstract

Retinopathy is associated with the use of interferon and ribavirin for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. Common ocular complications include cotton wool spots, retinal hemorrhages, and macular edema. A 53-year-old black man with a history of drug and alcohol abuse was admitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs clinic for substance abuse treatment. Results of a liver biopsy showed chronic hepatitis C, and treatment with interferon and ribavirin was initiated. A comprehensive eye examination was performed just before the initiation of treatment, and the patient was then periodically monitored for the presence of retinopathy. No retinopathy was found at the initial visit or at his 1-month or 2-month follow-up examinations. His 4-month retinal evaluation found cotton wool spots in both eyes and retinal hemorrhages in the left eye. The retinopathy persisted for several months but resolved in both eyes before his treatment was discontinued. Throughout his treatment period there were no visual complaints or visual acuity changes. Although this patient was visually asymptomatic, and his retinopathy resolved during treatment, we chose to monitor the patient monthly during treatment because of the risk of serious (although rare) ...Continue Reading

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