In this study, a case was reported where oral Minoxidil led to severe ocular complications, specifically Central Retinal Vein Occlusion and Cilioretinal Artery Occlusion, resulting in sudden vision loss which improved upon discontinuation.
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March 2023 in “Medicine” This case report details a patient with Satoyoshi syndrome presenting with uveitis and impending central retinal vein occlusion, a previously undocumented complication, suggesting uveitis as a potential complication of the syndrome.
May 2024 in “Clinical and experimental optometry” This case report describes a rare side effect of finasteride in a young male being treated for androgenic alopecia.
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September 2012 in “Acta ophthalmologica” This review highlights that various targeted cancer therapies are associated with specific ocular side-effects, emphasizing the importance of awareness among ophthalmologists for timely diagnosis and management.
March 2024 in “Case Reports in Ophthalmology” This case report describes a young, healthy patient experiencing central retinal vein occlusion with cystoid macular edema while taking minoxidil for hair loss, which resolved without intervention after stopping the drug, leading to a recommendation for thorough medication history evaluations in similar cases.