Abstract
Sildenafil citrate (Viagra), an oral therapy for erectile dysfunction, is a selective inhibitor of PDE-5, but also PDE-6, which is found in the retina. This drug has some ocular side effects which are uncommon, dose- dependent, and reversible. Reported ocular side effects include changes in color perception, blurred vision, changes in light perception, electoretinogram changes, and conjunctival hyperemia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 21-25 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Toxicology - Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology
- Toxicology
- Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis