Clozapine-induced cataract in a young female.
A variety of systemic drugs including corticosteroids, amiodarone and antipsychotics have been known to cause cataract formation. Typical antipsychotics such as chlorpromazine have been reported to cause cataract formation in varying rates ranging from 22% to 80%. Cataract as an adverse effect resulting from the long term use of atypical antipsychotic has rarely been mentioned in literature, and there is only a single case report of cataract formation from prolonged use of clozapine. We report a rare case of clozpine induced cataract in a young female. The patient was advised to consult her psychiatrist for a change of drug and to undergo cataract surgery.
Department of Orbit Oculoplasty Reconstructive and Aesthetic Services, Sankara Nethralaya Medical Research Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Md Shahid
MS
Alam
Department of Ophthalmology, Narayana Medical College, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India.
K V
KV
Praveen Kumar
Atypical antipsychotic; cataract; clozapine