Multiple Ocular Anomalies Associated With Maternal LSD Ingestion
Archives of Ophthalmology – February 01, 1978
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Summary
Severe ocular malformations, including microphthalmos and cataracts, were observed in a premature baby girl whose mother ingested LSD during the first trimester of pregnancy. This case adds to a small body of evidence, marking only the third reported instance of such ocular teratogenesis linked to maternal LSD use. With only three cases documented, further exploration is essential to clarify the potential causal relationship between prenatal LSD exposure and these significant eye defects, highlighting crucial implications for ophthalmology and teratology in medicine.
Abstract
Severe ocular malformations, including microphthalmos, intraocular cartilage, cataract, persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous, and retinal dysplasia, occurred in a premature baby girl. The mother had ingested LSD during the first trimester of pregnancy. To our knowledge, this is the third case reported of ocular teratogenesis associated with maternal LSD ingestion. Further cases must be documented to establish an actual cause and effect relationship between the drug and the induced malformations.