Eye Irritation and Lithium Carbonate

Ocular Adverse Effects of Common Psychotropic Agents

“…[5] One bothersome potential adverse effect of lithium is eye irritation, usually noted during the first few weeks of treatment. [11] The explanation behind this uncommon finding could be the increased sodium content of the lacrimal fluid, a phenomenon probably related to the presence of sodium-chloride co-transport in human lens epithelial cells, as recently demonstrated by Lauf et al [12] This problem is usually shortlived and can be resolved even faster if the patient uses over-the-counter artificial tears as needed.…”

Ocular Adverse Effects of Common Psychotropic Agents

“…[5] One bothersome potential adverse effect of lithium is eye irritation, usually noted during the first few weeks of treatment. [11] The explanation behind this uncommon finding could be the increased sodium content of the lacrimal fluid, a phenomenon probably related to the presence of sodium-chloride co-transport in human lens epithelial cells, as recently demonstrated by Lauf et al [12] This problem is usually shortlived and can be resolved even faster if the patient uses over-the-counter artificial tears as needed.…”

Psychotropic Drugs and Ocular Side Effects

“…89 A side effect in relation with lithium is the case irritation in eye which is generally observed at the first week of the treatment. 94 The reason of this side effect is explained with the increase in lacrimal fluid sodium content. Lauf et.al.…”

Psikotropik İlaçlar ve Oküler Yan Etkileri

“…89 A side effect in relation with lithium is irritation in the eye which is generally observed in the first week of the treatment. 94 The reason of this side effect is explained by the increase in lacrimal fluid sodium content. Lauf et al 95 have shown the presence of sodium-chlorine co-transport in lens epithelium cells.…”

Ocular Adverse Effects of Common Psychotropic Agents

“…[5] One bothersome potential adverse effect of lithium is eye irritation, usually noted during the first few weeks of treatment. [11] The explanation behind this uncommon finding could be the increased sodium content of the lacrimal fluid, a phenomenon probably related to the presence of sodium-chloride co-transport in human lens epithelial cells, as recently demonstrated by Lauf et al [12] This problem is usually shortlived and can be resolved even faster if the patient uses over-the-counter artificial tears as needed.…”

Psychotropic Drugs and Ocular Side Effects

“…89 A side effect in relation with lithium is the case irritation in eye which is generally observed at the first week of the treatment. 94 The reason of this side effect is explained with the increase in lacrimal fluid sodium content. Lauf et.al.…”

Psikotropik İlaçlar ve Oküler Yan Etkileri

“…89 A side effect in relation with lithium is irritation in the eye which is generally observed in the first week of the treatment. 94 The reason of this side effect is explained by the increase in lacrimal fluid sodium content. Lauf et al 95 have shown the presence of sodium-chlorine co-transport in lens epithelium cells.…”

Ocular Adverse Effects of Common Psychotropic Agents

“…[5] One bothersome potential adverse effect of lithium is eye irritation, usually noted during the first few weeks of treatment. [11] The explanation behind this uncommon finding could be the increased sodium content of the lacrimal fluid, a phenomenon probably related to the presence of sodium-chloride co-transport in human lens epithelial cells, as recently demonstrated by Lauf et al [12] This problem is usually shortlived and can be resolved even faster if the patient uses over-the-counter artificial tears as needed.…”

Psychotropic Drugs and Ocular Side Effects

“…89 A side effect in relation with lithium is the case irritation in eye which is generally observed at the first week of the treatment. 94 The reason of this side effect is explained with the increase in lacrimal fluid sodium content. Lauf et.al.…”

Psikotropik İlaçlar ve Oküler Yan Etkileri

“…89 A side effect in relation with lithium is irritation in the eye which is generally observed in the first week of the treatment. 94 The reason of this side effect is explained by the increase in lacrimal fluid sodium content. Lauf et al 95 have shown the presence of sodium-chlorine co-transport in lens epithelium cells.…”