Normal Vision
The retina is the nerve cell layer of the eye and acts much like film in a camera. When light enters the eye, it passes through the cornea and lens and is focused onto the retina. The retina transforms the light energy into vision and sends the information back to the brain through the [...]
Tags: ablatio retina, cryopexy, floating black spot, laser photocoagulation, retinal degeneration, retinal detachment
ABSTRACT
Case report: We describe a case of a 74-year-old
woman who experienced visual hallucinations after
ciprofloxacin administration, when she was also
taking theophylline, which resolved on cessation of
the ciprofloxacin.
Discussion: Although uncommon, all ophthalmologists
should be aware of this potential problem and
be familiar with the adverse visual effects which
may occur in patients simultaneously administered
quinolones and theophylline (Arch Soc Esp Oftalmol
2007; [...]
Tags: ciprofloxacin, Quinolones, simultaneous treatments, theophylline, visual hallucinations