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  2. Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy - Wikipedia

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    There are several causes of toxic optic neuropathy. [1] Among these are: ingestion of methanol (wood alcohol), ethylene glycol (automotive antifreeze), disulfiram (used to treat chronic alcoholism), halogenated hydroquinolones (amebicidal medications), ethambutol and isoniazid (tuberculosis treatment), and antibiotics such as linezolid and chloramphenicol as well as chloroquine and the related ...

  3. Toxic amblyopia - Wikipedia

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    Tobacco amblyopia is a form of toxic amblyopia caused by tobacco containing cyanide. Tobacco amblyopia is marked by a gradual impairment of vision characterised by visual field defects and hindered central vision. Methyl alcohol amblyopia occurs through acute poisoning by methyl alcohol and may lead to complete blindness.

  4. Optic neuropathy - Wikipedia

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    Managing risk factors like blood pressure, avoiding smoking, regular eye exams: Treatment: Addressing underlying cause (e.g., steroids for inflammation, [1] surgery for trauma), vision rehabilitation: Medication: Corticosteroids (for optic neuritis), other medications depending on the cause: Prognosis

  5. Methanol toxicity - Wikipedia

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    The initial symptoms of methanol intoxication include central nervous system depression, headache, dizziness, nausea, lack of coordination, and confusion. Sufficiently large doses cause unconsciousness and death. The initial symptoms of methanol exposure are usually less severe than the symptoms from the ingestion of a similar quantity of ...

  6. Drug abuse retinopathy - Wikipedia

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    The hepatic metabolism of excess alcohol leads to an increase in the level of endogenous toxins, [36] such as methanol, which is often present in homemade alcohol [37] This causes swelling of the eye and optic nerve and damage to the retina, especially in people who have underlying liver disease or who are already at risk for retinopathy due to ...

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  8. Alcoholic hallucinosis - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol hallucinosis is a rather uncommon alcohol-induced psychotic disorder almost exclusively seen in chronic alcoholics who have many consecutive years of severe and heavy drinking during their lifetime. [3] Alcoholic hallucinosis develops about 12 to 24 hours after the heavy drinking stops suddenly, and can last for days.

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