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bilateral optic neuropathy secondary to biphosphonate therapy
Lespagnard S. , Bonnet S. , Betz P.
Rev Med Liege 2010, 65(7-8),434-436Abstract : Ocular side effects associated with biphosphonates have been described. Conjunctivitis, uveitis and scleritis are the most common adverse events. We report a case of bilateral toxic optic neuropathy with optic dics edema occurring soon after a pamidronate intravenous infusion in a patient who previously presented both a conjunctivitis and an uveitis of moderate intensity associated with alendronate therapy.
