A young woman with sudden visual field shimmering: A case report

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2018 Oct;66(10):1504-1505. doi: 10.4103/ijo.IJO_515_18.

Abstract

Clomiphene citrate is a common drug used for the treatment of chronic anovulation, especially in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients. The drug potentially has systemic and ocular side effects. Here, we present ocular side effects in a PCOS patient and emphasize the need to pay attention to visual complaints during treatment course with clomiphene citrate.

Keywords: Clomiphene citrate; field shimmering; side effect.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Anovulation / drug therapy
  • Anovulation / etiology
  • Clomiphene / administration & dosage
  • Clomiphene / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Fertility Agents, Female / administration & dosage
  • Fertility Agents, Female / adverse effects
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome / complications
  • Vision Disorders / chemically induced*
  • Vision Disorders / diagnosis
  • Vision Disorders / physiopathology
  • Visual Acuity / drug effects*
  • Visual Fields / drug effects*

Substances

  • Fertility Agents, Female
  • Clomiphene