Idiopathic canthaxanthine retinopathy.
An unusual case of canthaxanthine retinopathy is described. The usual aetiological factors were absent, ingested dietary canthaxanthine is implicated as a possible cause.
Sharkey
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Eye & Ear Clinic, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
D000818:Animals; D016644:Canthaxanthin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D005399:Fishes; D005503:Food Additives / Q000009:adverse effects; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D005503:Food Additives; D016644:Canthaxanthin