title: The correlation between anterior ischemic optic neuropathy the non-arthritic form, and the treatment involving alpha-interferon.
abstract: The anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is an uncommon complication of alpha-Interferon treatment, characterized by the either temporary or permanent diminishing in visual acuity. We are hereby presenting the clinical case of an anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (non-arteritic form) complicating interferon therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C. In such cases we recommend ophthalmological examinations and if severe ophthalmologic complications occur antiviral treatment should be stopped immediately.
authors: University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Grigore T. Popa-lasi, Faculty of Dental Medicine.
authors: Claudia F
authors: CF
authors: Costea
authors: Prof. Dr. N. Oblu Clinical Emergency Hospital, lasi, Ophthalmology Clinic.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Petraru
authors: Ophthalmology Clinic Sanoptic lasi.
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Galan
authors: University Hospital C.F. Iasi, Ophthalmology Clinic.
authors: Laura Mihaela
authors: LM
authors: Mareş
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019698:Hepatitis C, Chronic / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D016898:Interferon-alpha / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009414:Nerve Growth Factors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018917:Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000998:Antiviral Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D016898:Interferon-alpha; D009414:Nerve Growth Factors; D014815:Vitamins