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Multimodal imaging in iodate-induced toxic retinopathy
Sebile Çomçalı1, Pınar Topcu Yılmaz1, Cemal Çavdarlı1
1Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara Numune Education and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Ankara, Turkey.
European Journal of Ophthalmology
|June 18, 2020
Summary
Intentional ingestion of potassium iodate caused toxic retinopathy, leading to severe vision loss. Prompt treatment with hydration, hemodialysis, and antioxidants may help minimize complications from this iodine supplement toxicity.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Iodine deficiency is a major cause of preventable intellectual disability.
- Potassium iodate is a common iodine supplement used for prevention.
- This report details a case of toxic retinopathy from intentional potassium iodate ingestion.
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