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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy | |||
| synonyms = Nutritional optic neuropathy, Tobacco-alcohol amblyopia | |||
| field = [[Ophthalmology]], [[Neurology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Painless]] [[vision loss]], [[dyschromatopsia]] | |||
| complications = [[Blindness]] | |||
| onset = Gradual | |||
| duration = Variable | |||
| causes = [[Nutritional deficiency]], [[Toxins]] | |||
| risks = [[Alcoholism]], [[Tobacco smoking]], [[Malnutrition]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Clinical diagnosis]], [[Visual field test]], [[Blood test]] | |||
| differential = [[Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy]], [[Multiple sclerosis]] | |||
| treatment = [[Nutritional supplementation]], [[Cessation of alcohol and tobacco]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depends on cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
'''Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy''' is a group of medical conditions that cause [[Optic neuropathy|optic nerve]] damage due to toxicity or nutritional deficiencies. The optic nerve, which is crucial for vision, can be adversely affected by certain toxins or lack of essential nutrients, leading to vision loss or impairment. | '''Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy''' is a group of medical conditions that cause [[Optic neuropathy|optic nerve]] damage due to toxicity or nutritional deficiencies. The optic nerve, which is crucial for vision, can be adversely affected by certain toxins or lack of essential nutrients, leading to vision loss or impairment. | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Toxic optic neuropathy can be caused by exposure to certain toxins, including [[Ethanol|alcohol]], [[Tobacco smoking|tobacco]], [[Methanol|methanol]], and certain medications such as [[Ethambutol|ethambutol]] and [[Amiodarone|amiodarone]]. | Toxic optic neuropathy can be caused by exposure to certain toxins, including [[Ethanol|alcohol]], [[Tobacco smoking|tobacco]], [[Methanol|methanol]], and certain medications such as [[Ethambutol|ethambutol]] and [[Amiodarone|amiodarone]]. | ||
Nutritional optic neuropathy, on the other hand, is often caused by deficiencies in certain nutrients, particularly [[Vitamin B12|B12]], [[Thiamine|thiamine]], and [[Folate|folate]]. This condition is often seen in individuals with [[Malnutrition|malnutrition]] due to poor diet, malabsorption, or alcoholism. | Nutritional optic neuropathy, on the other hand, is often caused by deficiencies in certain nutrients, particularly [[Vitamin B12|B12]], [[Thiamine|thiamine]], and [[Folate|folate]]. This condition is often seen in individuals with [[Malnutrition|malnutrition]] due to poor diet, malabsorption, or alcoholism. | ||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy typically include gradual vision loss, [[Dyschromatopsia|dyschromatopsia]] (impaired color vision), and [[Central scotoma|central scotoma]] (an area of decreased vision in the visual field). | The symptoms of toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy typically include gradual vision loss, [[Dyschromatopsia|dyschromatopsia]] (impaired color vision), and [[Central scotoma|central scotoma]] (an area of decreased vision in the visual field). | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy is typically based on the patient's history, symptoms, and physical examination, including a detailed [[Eye examination|eye examination]]. Additional tests such as [[Optical coherence tomography|optical coherence tomography]] (OCT) and [[Visual field test|visual field testing]] may also be used. | Diagnosis of toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy is typically based on the patient's history, symptoms, and physical examination, including a detailed [[Eye examination|eye examination]]. Additional tests such as [[Optical coherence tomography|optical coherence tomography]] (OCT) and [[Visual field test|visual field testing]] may also be used. | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for toxic optic neuropathy involves removing the source of the toxin. For nutritional optic neuropathy, treatment typically involves supplementing the deficient nutrients and addressing the underlying cause of the deficiency. | Treatment for toxic optic neuropathy involves removing the source of the toxin. For nutritional optic neuropathy, treatment typically involves supplementing the deficient nutrients and addressing the underlying cause of the deficiency. | ||
== Prognosis == | == Prognosis == | ||
The prognosis for toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy varies depending on the cause and the duration of exposure or deficiency. Early detection and treatment can improve the prognosis. | The prognosis for toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy varies depending on the cause and the duration of exposure or deficiency. Early detection and treatment can improve the prognosis. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Optic neuropathy]] | * [[Optic neuropathy]] | ||
* [[Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy]] | * [[Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy]] | ||
* [[Optic neuritis]] | * [[Optic neuritis]] | ||
[[Category:Eye diseases]] | [[Category:Eye diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Neurological disorders]] | [[Category:Neurological disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Nutritional deficiencies]] | [[Category:Nutritional deficiencies]] | ||
[[Category:Toxic effects]] | [[Category:Toxic effects]] | ||
{{Eye-disease-stub}} | {{Eye-disease-stub}} | ||
{{Neuro-stub}} | {{Neuro-stub}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:05, 4 April 2025
| Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Nutritional optic neuropathy, Tobacco-alcohol amblyopia |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Painless vision loss, dyschromatopsia |
| Complications | Blindness |
| Onset | Gradual |
| Duration | Variable |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Nutritional deficiency, Toxins |
| Risks | Alcoholism, Tobacco smoking, Malnutrition |
| Diagnosis | Clinical diagnosis, Visual field test, Blood test |
| Differential diagnosis | Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy, Multiple sclerosis |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Nutritional supplementation, Cessation of alcohol and tobacco |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy is a group of medical conditions that cause optic nerve damage due to toxicity or nutritional deficiencies. The optic nerve, which is crucial for vision, can be adversely affected by certain toxins or lack of essential nutrients, leading to vision loss or impairment.
Causes[edit]
Toxic optic neuropathy can be caused by exposure to certain toxins, including alcohol, tobacco, methanol, and certain medications such as ethambutol and amiodarone. Nutritional optic neuropathy, on the other hand, is often caused by deficiencies in certain nutrients, particularly B12, thiamine, and folate. This condition is often seen in individuals with malnutrition due to poor diet, malabsorption, or alcoholism.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy typically include gradual vision loss, dyschromatopsia (impaired color vision), and central scotoma (an area of decreased vision in the visual field).
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy is typically based on the patient's history, symptoms, and physical examination, including a detailed eye examination. Additional tests such as optical coherence tomography (OCT) and visual field testing may also be used.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for toxic optic neuropathy involves removing the source of the toxin. For nutritional optic neuropathy, treatment typically involves supplementing the deficient nutrients and addressing the underlying cause of the deficiency.
Prognosis[edit]
The prognosis for toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy varies depending on the cause and the duration of exposure or deficiency. Early detection and treatment can improve the prognosis.
See also[edit]
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