| Finasteride-associated cataract and intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome. | |
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PMID: 21555201 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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A 47-year-old man who had been using finasteride for male pattern alopecia for 4 years complained of progressive bilateral blurring of vision. His general health had been good, and he was not on any other long-term medication. Examination showed bilateral anterior subcapsular cataracts. Phacoemulsification and insertion of intraocular lenses were performed, and both eyes showed features of intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome (IFIS), including undulation and billowing of the iris, iris prolapse, and pupil constriction. We believe the use of finasteride can be associated with cataract formation and IFIS. Ophthalmologists and physicians prescribing finasteride should be aware of this possible association. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Neither author has a financial or proprietary interest in any material or method mentioned. |
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Albert Chak-Ming Wong; Shiu Ting Mak |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-5-7 |
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Title: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery Volume: - ISSN: 1873-4502 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 May |
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Created Date: 2011-5-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8604171 Medline TA: J Cataract Refract Surg Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2011 ASCRS and ESCRS. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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From the Department of Ophthalmology (Wong), Union Hospital, and the Department of Ophthalmology (Mak), Caritas Medical Centre, Hong Kong. |
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