Thioridazine is rarely used today because of its association with which specific ocular side effect?
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Correct answer: Retinitis pigmentosa
High doses of Thioridazine can cause pigmentary retinopathy (retinitis pigmentosa), which can lead to permanent visual impairment. This, along with severe cardiotoxicity, has limited its clinical use.
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