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There are two types of cancer therapy-associated retinopathy: associated with radiation or caused by drugs. Treatment in most cases involves suspension or substitution of the drug and depends on the type of the cancer and how advanced it is.
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Costa, V.A.R., Tomazoni, E., Rodrigues, E.B. (2020). Cancer Therapy-Associated Retinopathy. In: Rodrigues, E., Meyer, C., Tomazoni, E. (eds) Trauma and Miscellaneous Disorders in Retina. Retina Atlas. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8550-6_13
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