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Case Reports
. 1995 Jun;119(6):801-2.
doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)72791-6.

Asymmetric canthaxanthin retinopathy

T S Chang  1 , W Aylward, J G Clarkson, J D Gass
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Case Reports

Asymmetric canthaxanthin retinopathy

T S Chang et al. Am J Ophthalmol. 1995 Jun.

Abstract

Purpose/methods: We studied a case of crystalline retinopathy occurring after prolonged use of oral canthaxanthin. The patient was followed up for 38 months during which time she sustained a branch retinal vein occlusion in her left eye.

Results/conclusions: An asymmetric appearance to the crystalline deposition was noted with increased sedimentation seen in the left eye. Vascular alterations after a branch retinal vein occlusion may lead to local stasis that may exacerbate the development of canthaxanthin retinopathy.

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