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Ophthalmology Neuro-Ophthalmology 9c10a028

Toxic amblyopia can be caused by -

A
Ethanol
B
Methanol
C
Ethambutol
D
All
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., All o Toxic amblyopia is chronic retrobulbar neuritis which results from the damage to optic nerve by the exogenous poisons.o It is frequently bilateral and has a chronic course with permanent visual deterioration.o The toxic agents involve may be : Tobacco, ethyl alcohol, methyl alcohol, ethylene glycol, lead, arsenic, cannabis indica, carbon di-sulphide, various drugs like quinine, chloroquine, ethambutol, isoniazid, streptomycin, digitalis (digoxin), amiodaron, NSAIDs, vigabatrin and disulfiram.

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