Optic neuropathy: toxic and drug-induced

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Optic neuropathy: toxic and drug-induced. Tobacco-alcohol amblyopia, Methanol intoxication, Carbon monoxide. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Toxic causes

  • Tobacco-alcohol amblyopia
  • Methanol intoxication
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Ethylene glycol
  • Perchloroethylene
  • Arsenic toxicity
  • Cobalt

Drug-induced

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References

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