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[Ocular toxicity induced by tamoxifen: an overview]

M Wang1, J Ma1, Y Zhong1

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences ＆ Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100730, China.

[Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi] Chinese Journal of Ophthalmology
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Tamoxifen, used for breast cancer and glioma, can cause ocular side effects like keratopathy and retinopathy. Early identification and management are crucial for ophthalmologists treating these tamoxifen-induced eye conditions.

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