Visual toxicity of synthetic retinoids.
Twelve patients treated with isotretinoin, a synthetic vitamin A analogue, were assessed before, during, and after therapy. Significant falls occurred in the amplitude of the a waves of the scotopic electroretinogram.
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Birmingham and Midland Eye Hospital.
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D004596:Electroretinography; D006801:Humans; D015474:Isotretinoin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012160:Retina / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000503:physiopathology
D015474:Isotretinoin