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Illicit drugs: Effects on eye.

Deepika Dhingra1, Savleen Kaur1, Jagat Ram2

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Advanced Eye Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India.

The Indian Journal of Medical Research
|November 14, 2019
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Toxic drugs can cause various eye changes, from mild symptoms to vision loss. Recognizing ocular signs and vital signs aids in diagnosing drug exposure and managing poisoning effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Toxicology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Drug abuse can lead to diverse ocular manifestations, ranging from subtle changes to severe vision impairment like endophthalmitis.
  • Various routes of drug administration, including oral, inhalation, and injection, can result in toxic effects on the eyes.
  • Early recognition of specific clinical signs and symptoms is crucial for identifying drug-induced ocular toxicity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To briefly describe the ocular effects of commonly abused drugs.
  • To highlight the importance of recognizing clinical signs and symptoms of drug toxicity in the eye.
  • To emphasize the utility of specific clinical indicators in diagnosing drug exposure.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ocular effects associated with commonly abused drugs.
Keywords:
Alcohol - blurred vision - cannabinoids - illicit drugs - methanol - ophthalmology - opiates - retinopathy - smoking - toxins

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  • Identification of clinical signs and symptoms indicative of ocular drug toxicity.
  • Correlation of vital signs and pupillary responses with specific drug exposures.

    • Main Results:

    • Drug-induced ocular changes present a wide spectrum, from minimal to severe vision loss.
    • Clinical presentation, vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respiration, temperature), and pupillary examination (size, reaction to light, convergence, nystagmus) are valuable diagnostic clues.
    • These indicators aid in identifying the specific offending drug.

    Conclusions:

    • Ocular signs and symptoms are important indicators of toxic drug exposure.
    • A comprehensive assessment including vital signs and pupillary responses facilitates accurate diagnosis.
    • Timely diagnosis of drug-induced ocular toxicity is essential for effective patient management.