Open AccessMetronidazole-Induced Irreversible Optic Neuropathy
Author(s) -
Peng Pai-Huei,
Wu Tzu-En,
Lin Ting-Yu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
case reports in ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.299
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 1663-2699
DOI - 10.1159/000512625
Subject(s) - case report
Metronidazole-induced optic neuropathy is a rare complication. Most patients have excellent visual recovery. In this study, we report a patient who presented with a sudden onset of severe visual loss after a 1-week course of metronidazole. Myelitis developed simultaneously. The vision and the accompanying neurological deficiency of the patient did not improve even after metronidazole was discontinued immediately and various treatments were given.