Toxic optic neuropathy

Anat Kesler*, Pazit Pianka

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Toxic optic neuropathy is a complex, multifactorial disease potentially affecting individuals of all ages, races, places, and economic strata. Etiology includes nutritional, environmental, toxicologic, and genetic factors. Most cases of nutritional amblyopia are encountered in disadvantaged countries. However, toxic amblyopia related to drug treatment or alcohol abuse is also encountered in the Western vvorld. Typically, toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy is progressive, with bilateral symmetrical painless visual loss causing central or cecocentral scotoma. There is no specific treatment for this disorder. Nevertheless, early detection and prompt management may ameliorate and even prevent severe visual deficit.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)410-414
Number of pages5
JournalCurrent Neurology and Neuroscience Reports
Volume3
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2003
Externally publishedYes

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