Talc retinopathy as a result of long-term intravenous drug abuse

Abstract

Narcotic substances have a pronounced toxic effect on the entire body and can lead to disability. Despite ongoing efforts to combat drug addiction, in today's society, many drugs are available for potential use. Their destructive action leads to numerous adverse ocular and systemic manifestations. The most frequently, the drug-users are people of working age, in whom visual impairment leads to restrictions on labor and social activities. The article considers a clinical case of talcum retinopathy, which developed as a result of long-term abuse of intravenous drugs; the ophthalmic manifestations and a possible treatment option are described.