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Tamoxifen retinopathy. A case report.

R H Costa¹, M R Dhooge, F Van Wing

¹Department of Ophthalmology, University of Ghent.

Bulletin De La Societe Belge D'Ophtalmologie

|January 1, 1990

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Tamoxifen, an anti-estrogen therapy for breast cancer, can rarely cause vision complications. This case study details retinopathy, a rare side effect, after long-term use.

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Oncology
Pharmacology

Background:

Tamoxifen is a widely used anti-estrogen therapy for breast carcinoma, effective since 1971.
While generally well-tolerated, tamoxifen can infrequently cause ophthalmologic complications, including retinopathy, keratopathy, and optic neuritis.