Abstract
SIGNIFICANCE: Amiodarone and dronedarone have recognized ophthalmological adverse effects including optic neuropathy. The recognition of optic neuropathy as a complication of amiodarone and dronedarone treatment may enable withdrawing the drug and accordingly preventing permanent vision loss. PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe a case of optic neuropathy after substitution of amiodarone with dronedarone for treatment of atrial fibrillation. CASE REPORT: An 81-year-old man treated with dronedarone for atrial fibrillation after amiodarone had caused tremor developed sequential permanent vision loss in both eyes. CONCLUSIONS: The importance of timely recognition of optic neuropathy as a complication of amiodarone and dronedarone treatment may enable discontinuing the drug, thus preventing permanent vision loss.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 561-564 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Optometry and Vision Science |
| Volume | 97 |
| Issue number | 8 |
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| State | Published - 1 Aug 2020 |