The Use of Citicoline in Ophthalmology: An Educational Article

Abstract

Objective: Citicoline is a safe form of the choline has been increasingly grouped with the water soluble B vitamins. It has been increasingly used with noticeable benefits in the treatment of several pediatric and neuro-psychiatric disorders including, cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, autism disorders, Rett syndrome, and kernicterus. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of citicoline research progress relevant to the field of ophthalmology. Conclusion: Citicoline is a safe agent that has the potential to have promising therapeutic applications in a variety of ophthalmological disorders including amblyopia, glaucoma, non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy, and diabetic retinopathy.