title: Ophthalmologic effects of psychotropic medications.
abstract: This article reviews the effects of psychotropic medications on the eye. Although some of these effects have been known for years, they have been largely ignored by psychiatrists. The ophthalmologic effects of antidepressants, neuroleptics, benzodiazepines, carbamazepine, and lithium in therapeutic doses and overdose are reviewed and their implications discussed. Recommendations are made for appropriate monitoring, treatment, and ophthalmologic referral of patients on these medications.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, OH 44195.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Malone
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Camara
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Krug
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001569:Benzodiazepines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005123:Eye / Q000187:drug effects*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016651:Lithium Carbonate / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D015878:Mydriasis / Q000139:chemically induced; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D001569:Benzodiazepines; D016651:Lithium Carbonate