Ocular Findings Before and After Pegylated Interferon Treatment in Chronic Hepatitis B and C Patients

Objective: Interferons are used in the treatments of chronic hepatitis B and C since they inhibit viral replication and have immunomodulatory effects. Common side effects include: flu-like syndrome, hematologic abnormalities, cardiovascular system and gastrointestinal system symptoms, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, pulmonary dysfunction, and suffering from depression. In this study, the development of retinopathy, a rare side effect of interferon, was aimed to be investigated