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He had undergone uncomplicated cataract surgery in both eyes two months earlier. The treatment regimen included oral acetazolamide (250 mg twice daily) and topical pranoprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). One week after the initiation of acetazolamide treatment, the patient suffered a marked decline in visual acuity. Bilateral choroidal effusion was diagnosed. Prompt discontinuation of acetazolamide and initiation of topical dexamethasone (1% hourly) and atropine (1% twice daily) resulted in rapid clinical improvement. Conclusions: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) such as acetazolamide, although commonly used to manage intraocular pressure, can cause choroidal effusion\u2014a rare but potentially sight-threatening complication. Ophthalmologists should exercise caution, particularly in elderly patients, and be alert to early signs of this adverse effect. Early diagnosis and prompt management are essential to prevent permanent visual damage. 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