Photopsia as a manifestation of digitalis toxicity

Can J Ophthalmol. 2006 Oct;41(5):603-4. doi: 10.1016/S0008-4182(06)80031-1.

Abstract

Case report: To present a case of photopsia resulting from digoxin intoxication brought about by dehydration in a 72-year-old woman.

Comments: Ophthalmologists may be the first clinicians to notice the symptoms of digitalis intoxication, which is potentially a life-threatening condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiotonic Agents / blood
  • Cardiotonic Agents / poisoning*
  • Dehydration / complications
  • Digoxin / blood
  • Digoxin / poisoning*
  • Female
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Hallucinations / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Phosphenes

Substances

  • Cardiotonic Agents
  • Digoxin