Self-injected retinal emboli

Ophthalmology. 1979 Mar;86(3):468-83. doi: 10.1016/s0161-6420(79)35495-1.

Abstract

Twelve patients with bilateral intraretinal talc emboli were examined. Each patient had self-injected large doses of methylphenidate (Ritalin) for one or more years. All fundi showed yellow-white particles in the macular area, and two eyes had reduced vision secondary to retinal vascular occlusion. The clinical syndrome, ophthalmoscopic appearance, and fluorescein angiographic findings of self-injected retinal emboli are presented, and the pathogenesis is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Capillaries*
  • Embolism / diagnosis
  • Embolism / etiology*
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Macula Lutea
  • Male
  • Methylphenidate / administration & dosage
  • Methylphenidate / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ophthalmoscopy
  • Retinal Vessels*
  • Self Medication / adverse effects*
  • Substance-Related Disorders*

Substances

  • Methylphenidate