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1Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg. arnaud.sauer@chru-strasbourg.fr
Introduction:
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can lead to hepatocellular carcinoma. According to current recommendations, the treatment is based on the association of pegylated interferon and ribavirin. Strict treatment criteria are available and apply for the 8,000 patients diagnosed every year in France. Ophthalmological side effects are numerous, unpredictable, and sometimes severe.
Case Report:
We report the case of a patient treated with an association of interferon and ribavirin for hepatitis C, who presented two periods of decreased visual acuity 4 years apart. Interferon-related toxic retinopathy was suggested for the first event, while optical neuropathy was diagnosed for the second.
Conclusion:
Ocular complications of hepatitis C treatment with interferon and ribavirin are frequent but often benign. Our recommendations are periodic ophthalmological examinations, including visual acuity and fundus examination, before starting the treatment, at 3 months, and if necessary at 9 months.
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