Branch retinal vein occlusion associated with quetiapine fumarate

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>To report a case of branch retinal vein occlusion in a young adult with bipolar mood disorder treated with quetiapine fumarate.</p> <p>Case Presentation</p> <p>A 29 years old gentleman who was taking quetiapine fumarate for 3 years for bipolar mood disorder, presented with sudden vision loss. He was found to have a superior temporal branch retinal vein occlusion associated with hypercholesterolemia.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Atypical antipsychotic drugs have metabolic side effects which require regular monitoring and prompt treatment.</p