title: Talc retinopathy.
abstract: We present five case reports of the clinical manifestations of talc retinopathy. Photographs illustrate the typical intravascular location of these crystalline deposits which are evident only after repeated injections of street drugs. Discussion includes differential diagnosis, systemic complications, and ophthalmic management of this condition.
authors.affiliation: Illinois Eye Institute, Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Schroedl
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000150:complications*; D013627:Talc
chemical_list: D013627:Talc