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Assessment of Endothelial Cell Migration After Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

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Methylene blue associated retinal toxicity.

Sidra Zafar¹, Martin Calotti², Timothy T Xu²

¹Wills Eye Hospital Retina Service, Mid Atlantic Retina, Thomas Jefferson University, 840 Walnut Street, Suite 1020, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA. sidrazafariqbal@gmail.com.

International Journal of Retina and Vitreous

|December 4, 2025

Summary

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Inadvertent use of methylene blue during eye surgery can cause severe retinal toxicity, leading to significant vision loss. Ophthalmologists must exercise caution to prevent accidental administration of this vital dye.

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Ophthalmology
Retinal Surgery

Background:

Epiretinal membrane (ERM) surgery involves pars plana vitrectomy (PPV).
Accidental administration of vital dyes can occur during ophthalmic procedures.

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