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Idiopathic canthaxanthine retinopathy

¹Eye & Ear Clinic, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

European Journal of Ophthalmology

|October 1, 1993

Summary

This case study describes canthaxanthin retinopathy, a rare eye condition. Dietary intake of canthaxanthin is suggested as the cause when typical factors are absent.

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Toxicology

Background:

Canthaxanthin retinopathy is an adverse effect associated with high doses of canthaxanthin.
Typical causes include supplements for tanning or certain medications.