Tobacco-alcohol optic neuropathy--clinical challenges in diagnosis

Part of the large group of nutritional and toxic optic neuropathies, tobacco-alcohol optic neuropathy is a disease often underdiagnosed or detected at a stage when the full recovery of vision is not possible. This article summarizes its signs and symptoms, describes the pathophysiological processes...

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Published in:Journal of medicine and life 2014-10, Vol.7 (4), p.472-476
Main Authors: Chiotoroiu, S M, Noaghi, M, Stefaniu, G I, Secureanu, F A, Purcarea, V L, Zemba, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohols - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Optic Nerve Diseases - diagnosis
Optic Nerve Diseases - etiology
Optic Nerve Diseases - physiopathology
Optic Nerve Diseases - therapy
Reviews
Tomography, Optical Coherence
Visual Field Tests
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Summary:Part of the large group of nutritional and toxic optic neuropathies, tobacco-alcohol optic neuropathy is a disease often underdiagnosed or detected at a stage when the full recovery of vision is not possible. This article summarizes its signs and symptoms, describes the pathophysiological processes involved and provides the necessary information for diagnosis and treatment of the entity previously known as tobacco-alcohol amblyopia, reporting in the end, a challenging case along with its findings.
ISSN:1844-122X
1844-3117
1844-3117