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Case Report J Fr Ophtalmol 2014

Acute blindness secondary to quinine toxicity: role of hyperbaric oxygen treatment

Marill A, Delyfer M, Renard J, Korobelnik J — J Fr Ophtalmol, 2014

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Summary

What Researchers Did

Researchers reported a rare case of acute bilateral blindness caused by quinine toxicity in a patient treated with hyperbaric oxygenotherapy and intravenous nitrates.

What They Found

The patient experienced acute bilateral blindness due to quinine toxicity, with documented partial visual recovery within 24 hours. Despite treatment, visual defects persisted after 6 months.

Canadian Relevance

This case report has no direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

As a single case report, the findings are not generalizable to a broader patient population.

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Study Details

Study Type Case Report
Category Uncategorised
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 24838026
Year Published 2014
Journal J Fr Ophtalmol
MeSH Terms Acute Disease; Adult; Antimalarials; Blindness; Female; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Nimodipine; Quinine; Vasodilator Agents

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Last reviewed: March 19, 2026 | Reviewed by: Canada Hyperbarics Editorial Team | Editorial process | Research sources | Counts & methodology