Probable Clofazimine Induced Lenticular Deposits Causing Cataract � A Rare Case Report
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2025-03
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Hind Kusht Nivaran Sangh (Indian Leprosy Association)
Abstract
Clofazimine is a red iminophenazine dye used nowadays, mainly in the treatment of leprosy. Clofazimine induced corneal, conjunctival, scleral deposition, discolouration of tears, premaculopathy and bulls eye retinopathy have all been reported in literature. However, there have been no reports of clofazimine induced cataract yet. Here we report for the first time, a patient of borderline lepromatous leprosy with clofazimine induced granular deposits in the lens, forming a posterior subcapsular cataract; and stress the need for screening for this in patients on treatment for leprosy having blurred vision.
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Clofazimine, Granular Deposits, Lens, Cataract, Leprosy
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Mohanan S, Kaliaperumal S, Thappa DM.. Probable Clofazimine Induced Lenticular Deposits Causing Cataract � A Rare Case Report. Indian Journal of Leprosy . 2025 Mar; 97(1): 89-92