TITLE:
Bilateral Retinal Detachment Secondary to Clomiphene Citrate
AUTHORS:
Anita Syla Lokaj, Blerta Rama
KEYWORDS:
Retinal Detachment, Infertility, Clomiphene Citrate
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Ophthalmology,
Vol.8 No.1,
February
7,
2018
ABSTRACT:
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between Clomifene citrate and retinal detachment in particular. Methods: a 42-year-old woman has developed bilateral retinal detachment after three courses of clomiphene citrate. A literature research for bilateral retinal detachment does not include this severe ophthalmologic complication. Conclusion: This is the first reported case of bilateral retinal detachment after treatment with clomiphene citrate. The caution is warranted in treating infertility patients with CC, and patient should be well informed of this side effect before prescribing this therapy by gynecologist.