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Editorial
. 2006 Feb;90(2):127-8.
doi: 10.1136/bjo.2005.084343.

Can erectile dysfunction drug use lead to ischaemic optic neuropathy?

H D Pomeranz
Editorial

Can erectile dysfunction drug use lead to ischaemic optic neuropathy?

H D Pomeranz. Br J Ophthalmol. 2006 Feb.

Abstract

Eye care providers could easily screen patients who are concerned about this optic nerve anatomical risk factor

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: HP has been paid as a consultant for reviewing cases of NAION associated with EDD use.

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