Saturday, August 20, 2016

Q: Which group of antibiotic has been reported to be associated with retinal detachment?


Answer: Fluoroquinolone

Reports are out there in literature showing an association between current use of fluoroquinolones and retinal detachment.


References: 

 Etminan M, Forooghian F, Brophy JM, et al. Oral fluoroquinolones and the risk of retinal detachment. JAMA 2012; 307:1414. 

Pasternak B, Svanström H, Melbye M, Hviid A. Association between oral fluoroquinolone use and retinal detachment. JAMA 2013; 310:2184.

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