Niacin-Induced Cystoid Macular Edema

Authors

  • Susan Karakashian London Health Sciences Centre, Toronto East General and Orthopaedic Hospital
  • Charles D Bayliff London Health Sciences Centre

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4212/cjhp.v54i1.615

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Cystoid macular edema is a retinal change caused by an accumulation of fluid in the fovea.1 Retinal and choroidal abnormalities that develop because of untreated, chronic cystic macular changes may result in progressive loss of vision.2 Several cases of niacininduced cystoid macular edema have been reported.2–5 This article reports a case of this condition that was reversed upon discontinuation of niacin therapy.

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Issue

Vol. 54 No. 1 (2001)

Section

Case Report(s) / Observation(s) clinique(s)

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