Talc retinopathy as a result of long-term intravenous drug abuse
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چکیده
Narcotic substances have a pronounced toxic effect on the entire body and can lead to disability. Despite ongoing efforts combat drug addiction, in today's society, many drugs are available for potential use. Their destructive action leads numerous adverse ocular systemic manifestations. The most frequently, drug-users people of working age, whom visual impairment restrictions labor social activities.
 article considers clinical case talcum retinopathy, which developed as result long-term abuse intravenous drugs; ophthalmic manifestations possible treatment option described.
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سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2072-2354', '2410-3764']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55531/2072-2354.2023.23.2.4-7