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The retinal toxicity of intraocular liposome-bound cyclosporine was studied in albino rabbits by means of electrophysiology and histopathology. During a followup period of one month, no histopathological or electroretinographic changes were noted using concentrations of 100, 200 and 500 micrograms injected intravitreally.
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Alghadyan, A.A., Peyman, G.A., Khoobehi, B. et al. Liposome-bound cyclosporine: Retinal toxicity after intravitreal injection. Int Ophthalmol 12, 105–107 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00137134
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