A 16-year-old Filipino male was referred to an ophthalmologist in British Columbia, Canada, with a gradual decline in vision in both eyes (right eye 6/48; left eye 6/21) with floaters. He was diagnosed with bilateral cataracts and listed for surgery to the right eye. His undilated retinal exam was reported as normal. Four months later, he was referred to the retinal service with complete loss of vision in his right eye. His past medical history was significant for severe atopic dermatitis for which he ‘d been prescribed tralokinumab (IL-13 inhibitor) and topical steroids. He admitted to eye rubbing and was using artificial tears intermittently.
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