Does [ Interferon cause ischemic ocular diseases -- case studies and review of the literature ]?
Patients under interferon therapy should be monitored closely by an ophthalmologist, especially those with systemic vascular risk factors. In the case of development of ischemic microangiopathy of the retina or optic nerve, interferon therapy should be stopped or dose reduction is recommended.
Embryology teaching appears to be a valuable part of the medical curriculum. Embryology teaching was valued when taught in the clinical environment in later years of the medical programme. Students, clinicians and medical educators should be proactive in finding clinical learning opportunities for embryology teaching.