Bilateral Anterior Uveitis Associated with Clomiphene Citrate

Purpose: To report a case of bilateral anterior uveitis associated with ovulation induction therapy using clomiphene citrate. Design: Retrospective case review. Methods: A single patient who developed uveitis while taking clomiphene citrate is described. Results: A 30-year-old woman with polycystic...

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Published in:Ocular immunology and inflammation 2008, Vol.16 (1-2), p.23-24
Main Authors: Myers, Thomas D., Fraunfelder, Fredrick W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anovulation - drug therapy
Anovulation - etiology
Clomiphene - adverse effects
clomiphene citrate
Female
Fertility Agents, Female - adverse effects
Humans
ocular inflammation
Ovulation Induction - methods
ovulation induction therapy
polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - complications
Retrospective Studies
uveitis
Uveitis, Anterior - chemically induced
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Summary:Purpose: To report a case of bilateral anterior uveitis associated with ovulation induction therapy using clomiphene citrate. Design: Retrospective case review. Methods: A single patient who developed uveitis while taking clomiphene citrate is described. Results: A 30-year-old woman with polycystic ovary syndrome developed bilateral anterior uveitis during ovulation induction therapy. Results of laboratory studies were normal and the patient was treated with topical therapy. Upon rechallenge with clomiphene 3 months later, she again developed bilateral anterior uveitis. Conclusions: Ovulation induction therapy with clomiphene citrate may precipitate uveitis.
ISSN:0927-3948
1744-5078
DOI:10.1080/09273940701799155