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Bilateral transient visual obscurations with headaches during alpha-II interferon therapy: a case report
M Detry-Morel1, A Boschi, M Gehenot
1Department of Ophthalmology, St. Luc University Hospital, UCL, Brussels, Belgium.
European Journal of Ophthalmology
|October 1, 1995
Summary
Alpha interferon therapy for hepatitis C can cause transient visual problems and headaches. These symptoms, possibly linked to cryoglobulinemia and Raynaud
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Hepatology
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Alpha interferon is a treatment for chronic active hepatitis C.
- Visual disturbances and headaches can occur during alpha interferon therapy.
- Cryoglobulinemia and Raynaud's syndrome are potential complications.