Glaucoma and cigarette smoking: a review of narrative reviews [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy associated with visual field changes for which high intra-ocular pressure is a major risk factor. Emerging research indicates that modifiable factors, among which the cigarette smoke, besides IOP may be ...
DI MURRO, FRANCESCA +3 more
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SPECTRUM OF OPTIC NEUROPATHIES PRESENTING IN NEUROOPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC AT AFIO
Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2021 Objective: To study the spectrum of optic neuropathies in patient’s presenting at AFIO Rawalpindi. Study Design: Descriptive study/retrospective study.
Umer Ijaz +3 more
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Evidence for detrimental cross interactions between reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy cells [PDF]
, 2015 Here we have collected evidence suggesting that chronic changes in the NO homeostasis and the rise of reactive oxygen species bioavailability can contribute to cell dysfunction in Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) patients.We report that ...
Arese, Marzia +12 more
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Evaluation of anatomical and visual function for early detection of ethambutol toxicity among tuberculosis patients [PDF]
, 2017 AIM: To evaluate if early ethambutol toxicity can be detected by comparing pre - and post - treatment anatomical and visual function using retinal nerve fiber thickness, pattern visual evoked potentials and conventional optic nerve function tests ...
Mohd Noor, Raja Azmi +5 more
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Reversible ethambutol-induced optic neuropathy: report of a rare case
Universa Medicina, 2022 Background Ethambutol (EMB) is one of the first-line anti-tuberculosis therapy. One of its precarious side effects is ethambutol-induced optic neuropathy (EON).
Syntia Nusanti +2 more
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Ethambutol toxic optic neuropathy: A case report and review
African Vision and Eye Health, 2018 This article presents a case of ethambutol toxic optic neuropathy determined during the routine optometric examination of a 66-year-old man. Ethambutol is an established drug for the treatment of tuberculosis, but has significant side effects, notably ...
Kevin C. Phillips, Peter C. Clarke-Farr
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Stresses, 2023 The striking similarity of disc edema without leakage on fluorescein angiography, which is pathognomonic of Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), was present in a patient with cystic fibrosis with antibiotic toxic optic neuropathy.
Lea Kovač +3 more
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Multidimensional scaling of D15 caps: Color-vision defects among tobacco smokers? [PDF]
, 2004 Tobacco smoke contains a range of toxins including carbon monoxide and cyanide. With specialized cells and high metabolic demands, the optic nerve and retina are vulnerable to toxic exposure.
Bimler, David L, Kirkland, John
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An in vivo evaluation of Brilliant Blue G in animals and humans [PDF]
, 2008 Background/Aims: To evaluate the retinal toxicity of Brilliant Blue G (BBG) following intravitreal injection in rat eyes and examine the biocompatibility and the staining properties in humans.Methods: BBG was injected into the 11 rat eyes to evaluate ...
Fiedorowicz, M. +10 more
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Behaviour of Disc Oedema During and After Amiodarone Optic Neuropathy: Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2014 A 73-year-old woman with atrial fibrillation treated with Amiodarone presented with Optic Disc oedema in right eye (OD). Using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) we describe the impact of this neuropathy on Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer (RNFL). At diagnosis
Med. Alejandro Martínez-López-Portillo +4 more
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