International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

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India | Ophthalmology | Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025 | Pages: 1025 - 1027


Visual Recovery in a Case of Drug Induced Optic Neuropathy with No Clinical Signs and Unusual Symptoms - A Case Report

Dr. Apurva Thombre

Abstract: Many drugs have been associated with optic nerve disease. (1) Ethambutol is one of the routinely used anti tubercular first line drug, a study found that Ethambutol optic neuropathy is not always reversible, especially, in older populations. (2) We present this case report of a 19-year-old male who presented with vague complains of photopsia and loss of sharpness of edges and mild pain on eye movement on medial side.

Keywords: Optic neuropathy, anti-tubercular drugs, VEP, ERG

How to Cite?: Dr. Apurva Thombre, "Visual Recovery in a Case of Drug Induced Optic Neuropathy with No Clinical Signs and Unusual Symptoms - A Case Report", Volume 14 Issue 5, May 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1025-1027, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25516100934, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25516100934


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