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Ophthalmologic findings in hepatitis C patients treated with pegylated interferon α-2b and ribavirin / Achados oftalmológicos nos pacientes portadores de hepatite C em tratamento com interferon peguilado α-2b e ribavirina
Novelli, Fernando José de; Przysiezny, André; Rosa, Evandro Luis; Garcia, Raquel Francine Liermann; Nóbrega, Mário Junqueira.
  • Novelli, Fernando José de; Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital.
  • Przysiezny, André; Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital.
  • Rosa, Evandro Luis; Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital.
  • Garcia, Raquel Francine Liermann; Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital.
  • Nóbrega, Mário Junqueira; Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital.
Arq. bras. oftalmol ; 77(3): 178-181, May-Jun/2014. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-723838
ABSTRACT

Purpose:

To identify the effect of pegylated interferon α-2b and ribavirin treatment in the ocular fundus examination, visual acuity, and visual field.

Methods:

Prospective observational study was performed at the Hepatology Clinic of São José Regional Hospital and at the Vitreoretinal Department at the Sadalla Amin Ghanem Eye Hospital in patients with chronic hepatitis C before and during treatment with pegylated interferon α-2b together with ribavirin.

Results:

Six (37.5%) of 16 patients developed retinopathy during the treatment, two of which (12.5%) presented retinal hemorrhage, and four patients (6 eyes) presented cotton-wool spots (25%) that regressed during the treatment. One patient (6.25%) presented transient decrease in visual acuity during the treatment and recovered spontaneously without specific therapy.

Conclusion:

Recommended treatment methods for hepatitis C may cause transient retinopathy, commonly without any damage to visual function in most patients. Although ocular involvement is rare, follow-up with an ophthalmologist is recommended during the course of the hepatitis C medication. .
RESUMO

Objetivo:

Identificar possíveis mudanças no exame de fundo de olho após o início do tratamento, bem como alterações na acuidade visual e campo visual.

Métodos:

Estudo observacional prospectivo realizado na Clínica de Hepatologia do Hospital Regional de São José e no Departamento de Vítreo e Retina do Hospital de Olhos Sadalla Amin Ghanem, em pacientes com hepatite C crônica antes e durante o tratamento com interferon peguilado α-2b associado à ribavirina.

Resultados:

Six (37,5%) dos 16 participantes desenvolveram retinopatia durante o tratamento, dois dos quais (12,5%) apresentaram hemorragia retiniana unilateral, e quatro pacientes com exsudatos algodonosos (25%), seis olhos, que regrediu durante o tratamento. Um participante (6,25%) apresentou diminuição transitória da acuidade visual durante o tratamento com recuperação espontaneamente sem tratamento específico.

Conclusão:

O tratamento recomendado para a hepatite C pode estar associado com o desenvolvimento de retinopatia transitória, geralmente sem dano à função visual na maioria dos pacientes. Embora o envolvimento ocular seja raro, o acompanhamento com o médico oftalmologista é recomendado durante todo o uso da medicação. .
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Antiviral Agents / Polyethylene Glycols / Retinal Diseases / Ribavirin / Interferon-alpha / Hepatitis C, Chronic / Fundus Oculi Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. oftalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2014 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Antiviral Agents / Polyethylene Glycols / Retinal Diseases / Ribavirin / Interferon-alpha / Hepatitis C, Chronic / Fundus Oculi Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Arq. bras. oftalmol Journal subject: Ophthalmology Year: 2014 Type: Article