Multifocal electroretinogram demonstrated macular toxicity associated with ethambutol related optic neuropathy
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Ethambutol-associated optic neuropathy.
INTRODUCTION Ethambutol is used in the treatment of tuberculosis, which is still prevalent in Southeast Asia, and can be associated with permanent visual loss. We report 3 cases which presented with bitemporal hemianopia. CLINICAL PICTURE Three patients with ethambutol-associated toxic optic neuropathy are described. All 3 patients had loss of central visual acuity, colour vision (Ishihara) a...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Ophthalmology
سال: 2005
ISSN: 0007-1161
DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2004.058099