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Approach to the diagnosis and management of nutritional optic neuropathies
Nita Bhat1, Tatiana Bakaeva1,2
1Division of Ophthalmology.
Purpose Of Review:
Nutritional deficiency is an under-recognized cause of optic neuropathy. The purpose of this review is to discuss how to identify, diagnose, and appropriately manage patients with nutritional optic neuropathy.
Recent Findings:
Nutritional deficiencies have long been thought to be more prevalent in the developing countries. However, with the advent of bariatric surgery, restrictive/selective diets, and the increase in alcohol dependence, it is not uncommon to see nutritional optic neuropathies in the developed world.
Summary:
Although nutritional optic neuropathy can cause severe and debilitating vision loss, it is often reversible when it is diagnosed and treated in a timely manner.
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