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[Ethambutol and the optic nerve].

H Hamard

    Bulletin Des Societes D'Ophtalmologie De France
    |August 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    Tuberculosis antibiotics can cause optic neuropathy, leading to optic disc swelling. Functional vision tests improved six months after treatment cessation, suggesting reversible axonal changes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Ophthalmology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Optic neuropathy is a potential complication of systemic antibiotic use.
    • Tuberculosis treatment often involves long-term antibiotic regimens.

    Observation:

    • Two cases of optic neuropathy were observed in patients undergoing antibiotic treatment for tuberculosis.
    • Clinical presentation included optic disc swelling.

    Findings:

    • Functional electro-physiologic and colorimetric tests showed improvement six months post-treatment.
    • Optic disc swelling may represent axonal swelling due to impaired axoplasmic transport, not demyelination.

    Implications:

    • This suggests a potential mechanism for visual dysfunction and recovery in antibiotic-induced optic neuropathy.
  • Understanding this mechanism could inform management strategies for visual disturbances during tuberculosis therapy.