Finasteride-Associated Cataract And Intraoperative Floppy-Iris Syndrome

    Albert H.C. Wong, Shiu Ting Mak
    Studysummary This case report suggests a possible association between long-term finasteride use for male pattern baldness and the development of cataracts and intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome in a patient.
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    Research cited in this study 4

    1. Intraoperative Floppy-Iris Syndrome and Finasteride Intake Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery · 2007
    2. Finasteride 5mg and Sexual Side Effects: How Many Are Related to a Nocebo Phenomenon? The Journal of Sexual Medicine · 2007
    3. Clinical Case Notes: Propecia-Associated Bilateral Cataract Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology · 2004
    4. Finasteride in the Treatment of Men with Androgenetic Alopecia Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology · 1998

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