Transient corneal opacity after use of oral isotretinoin

Abstract

Isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid) is a synthetic vitamin-A compound which used in the treatment of recalcitrant cystic acne. By the use of retinoids in the treatment of acne vulgaris, numerous ocular side effects have been reported inc luding the eyelids, cornea, lens, optic nerve and retina1. This case report desc ribes a case of transient corneal opacity in one eye of a patient after use of oral isotretinoin.