Could Topical Minoxidil Cause Non-Arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy?

    January 2016 in “ Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research ”
    Habibullah Aktaş, Sevil Alan, Elif Betül Türkoğlu, Özge Sevik
    Studysummary This case report describes a non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy that resolved after discontinuing topical 5% minoxidil treatment.
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