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    Blurred vision in patients on certain psychiatric medications may not always be an anticholinergic side effect. This case highlights toxoplasma chorioretinitis as a potential cause, even with neuroleptics and tricyclic antidepressants.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Pharmacology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Blurred vision is a common side effect attributed to anticholinergic properties of neuroleptics and tricyclic antidepressants.
    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective patient management and preventing long-term complications.

    Observation:

    • A patient on imipramine and trifluoperazine presented with blurred vision.
    • The blurred vision was initially presumed to be drug-induced anticholinergic effects.

    Findings:

    • Diagnostic workup revealed the patient had toxoplasma chorioretinitis.
    • This diagnosis challenged the assumption that blurred vision was solely due to medication side effects.

    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider infectious causes like toxoplasma chorioretinitis in patients with blurred vision, even when on anticholinergic medications.

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  • This case underscores the importance of a comprehensive differential diagnosis in ophthalmologic complaints related to pharmacotherapy.