HCV, TX, and EYE MANIFESTATIONS - Debbie

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Hi Debbie and everyone

Here is some info about HCV, HCV TX, and your eyes.

I hope it answers some of your questions.

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don in ks

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HCV infection has been associated with several eye disorders. Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eyes) is part of SS. n’s ulcer is a rapidly progressive, painful ulceration of the cornea. The diagnosis is made by exclusion of other causes of corneal ulcer. A few cases of n’s ulcer and HCV infection have been reported. In at least two of these patients, the ulcers did not respond to steroid and cyclosporine drops but did respond to interferon alfa-2b (13). Damage to the retina of the eye (retinopathy, which includes cotton-wool spot formation, hemorrhages and arteriolar occlusion) is a frequent complication of interferon therapy. Fortunately, the retinopathy is usually reversible once treatment is stopped and sometimes even improves despite continuation of therapy. However, patients receiving interferon who experience visual symptoms should hold treatment and undergo careful eye examinations by eye specialists.

http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hcsp/articles/bonkovsky-2.html

Ophthalmologic side effects have been reported during interferon therapy.

http://www.hcvets.com/data/hcv_liver/eyes.htm

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Hepatitis C Treatment Eye/Retinal & SJS Syndrome Side Effects

September 26, 2009

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Getting ready for treatment

February 25, 2010

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