Drugs causing macular toxicity when given intravitreally-: (A) Gentamycin, (B) Vancomycin, (C) Dexamethasone, (D) Ceftazidime
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Gentamycino Intravitreal aminoglycosides (gentamycin, amikacin) are a reported cause of macular toxicity.o Aminoglycosides induced macular toxicity is thought to be partially due to the gravity-induced settling of drugs on the macula in supine position.o This may result in a higher concentration of drug locally at the macula.