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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a severe infection with significant neurological sequelae.
  • Vision loss is a common and disabling complication, affecting up to 15% of TBM survivors.
  • Pathological hallmarks include basal exudates that impact the visual pathway.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the mechanisms of vision loss in tuberculous meningitis.
  • To highlight the structures most frequently affected within the visual pathway.
  • To emphasize the importance of timely treatment for TBM to prevent visual impairment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of pathological mechanisms in TBM-related vision loss.
  • Analysis of affected visual pathway structures (optic nerve, optic chiasma).
  • Identification of etiological factors contributing to visual complications.

Main Results:

  • Optic nerves and optic chiasma are predominantly affected by TBM.
  • Thick basal exudates are the primary cause of visual pathway compression and damage.
  • Multiple factors contribute to vision loss, including direct compression, inflammation, and drug toxicity.

Conclusions:

  • Vision loss in TBM is primarily caused by inflammation and compression of the optic nerve and chiasma by exudates.
  • Prompt antituberculosis treatment is the most effective management strategy.
  • Early recognition and intervention are critical to mitigate vision loss in TBM patients.