[Damage to retinal vasculature].
The use of interferon increased these last years. Cotton wool-spots, retinal hemorrhages, and microaneurysms are common manifestations of interferon retinopathy. The frequency of this retinopathy is underestimated as it is often asymptomatic. Screening and a multidisciplinary approach are therefore recommended.
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Service d'Ophtalmologie, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Bruxelles. estelle.sevilla@scarlet.be
D020441:Ginkgo biloba; D006801:Humans; D007372:Interferons / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008517:Phytotherapy; D012166:Retinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors
D007372:Interferons