Corneal Edema Associated With Systemic Dopaminergic Agents

Conclusions: Methylphenidate, ropinirole, and resiniferatoxin have different mechanisms of actions but have a common end point leading to increased dopamine. We believe that these agents are linked with the reversible corneal edema seen in our 3 patients. This strongly correlates with previous studies that have linked amantadine, a drug that blocks dopamine reuptake, to reversible corneal edema.
Source: Cornea - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research