title: Side effects of retinoid therapy on the quality of vision.
abstract: Retinoids are compounds chemically related to vitamin A, which are frequently used in dermatological practice (1). They are characterized by numerous mechanisms of action leading to normalization of keratinocyte proliferation and maturation. They have anti-seborrhoeic, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory effects (1, 2). A number of side effects to retinoid treatment have been recorded; one group of such side effects relates to eyes and vision. Dry eye syndrome and blepharoconjunctivitis are the most common side effects, appearing in 20-50 % of patients treated with retinoids. They often contribute to the occurrence of other side-effects such as eye discomfort and contact lens intolerance. Due to the widespread use in clinical practice, the adverse effects, including ocular side effects, should be studied. To confirm the variety of adverse effects of retinoids, several case reports of rare side-effects are presented.
authors.forename: Beata
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bergler-Czop
authors.forename: Monika
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bilewicz-Stebel
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Stańkowska
authors.forename: Teresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Bilewicz-Wyrozumska
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000503:physiopathology; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D015352:Dry Eye Syndromes / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000503:physiopathology; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D058447:Eye Pain / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012176:Retinoids / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014785:Vision, Ocular / Q000187:drug effects*
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D012176:Retinoids