31/03/2026

Ophthalmological effects of drugs of abuse. A non-systematic review

abstract

The utilization of drugs of abuse causes a wide range of pathological manifestations in organs and systems, and the eye is no exception. This non-systematic review of the main ophthalmological effects of the most common drugs of abuse focuses on those with the highest incidence or prevalence.

Keywords:

Drug abuse; eye diseases; ocular manifestations; substance-related disorders.

Authors

  • Belén López-Salvador - Servicio de Oftalmología. Hospital Arnau de Vilanova – Llíria (Valencia). España

  • Eduardo López Briz - Servicio de Farmacia. Hospital Universitario y Politécnico la Fe (Valencia). España

  • Lidia Remolí Sargues - Servicio de Oftalmología. Hospital General Universitario (Valencia). España

  • Vicente Chaqués Alepuz - Servicio de Oftalmología. Hospital Arnau de Vilanova – Llíria (Valencia). España

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