Illusory palinopsias induced by in vitro fertilization treatment: a case report

ConclusionDisturbing visual palinopsia and afterimages can occur followingin vitro fertilization treatment for infertility due to increased estrogen levels. This rare ocular side effect caused byin vitro fertilization treatment is not reported in the literature to the best of our knowledge. Gynecologists and/or infertility experts should educate their patients regarding these possible ocular symptoms. Even ophthalmologists should be aware of this rare cause for visual palinopsia.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research