Review
Ocular sequelae from the illicit use of class A drugs
Author:
Alison Y. Firth
Academic Unit of Ophthalmology and Orthoptics, O Floor, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF, GB
About Alison Y.
MSc DBO(T)
Abstract
Aim: To highlight the changes that may take place in the visual system of the class A drug abuser.
Methods: A literature review was carried out of ocular/visual sequelae of the more common class A drugs. These include stimulants (cocaine and crack cocaine), narcotics (heroin, morphine, methadone) and hallucinogenics (ecstasy, lysergic acid diethylamide, magic mushrooms, mescaline, phencyclidine).
Results: Ocular sequelae affecting visual acuity, the eye and its adnexa, ocular pasture and ocular motility can result from recreational use of these drug(s).
Conclusions: Awareness of the consequences of illicit drug use should lead to more pertinent questioning during history-taking.
How to Cite:
Firth, A.Y., 2004. Ocular sequelae from the illicit use of class A drugs. British and Irish Orthoptic Journal, 1, pp.10–18. DOI: http://doi.org/10.22599/bioj.239
Published on
01 Jan 2004.
Peer Reviewed
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