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    Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathies are uncommon in the United States but more prevalent in areas experiencing famine. Nutritional amblyopia is more common among those who abuse tobacco/alcohol or are undernourished. Toxic neuropathies are associated with workplace exposure, ingestion of toxic substances, or medications. Morbidity depends on risk factors, etiology, and how early treatment begins. These disorders affect all races and sexes equally and any age can experience toxic neuropathies, though nutritional cases are rare in children.

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    Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathies are uncommon in the United States but more prevalent in areas experiencing famine. Nutritional amblyopia is more common among those who abuse tobacco/alcohol or are undernourished. Toxic neuropathies are associated with workplace exposure, ingestion of toxic substances, or medications. Morbidity depends on risk factors, etiology, and how early treatment begins. These disorders affect all races and sexes equally and any age can experience toxic neuropathies, though nutritional cases are rare in children.

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    Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathies are uncommon in the United States but more prevalent in areas experiencing famine. Nutritional amblyopia is more common among those who abuse tobacco/alcohol or are undernourished. Toxic neuropathies are associated with workplace exposure, ingestion of toxic substances, or medications. Morbidity depends on risk factors, etiology, and how early treatment begins. These disorders affect all races and sexes equally and any age can experience toxic neuropathies, though nutritional cases are rare in children.

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    Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathies are uncommon in the United States but more prevalent in areas experiencing famine. Nutritional amblyopia is more common among those who abuse tobacco/alcohol or are undernourished. Toxic neuropathies are associated with workplace exposure, ingestion of toxic substances, or medications. Morbidity depends on risk factors, etiology, and how early treatment begins. These disorders affect all races and sexes equally and any age can experience toxic neuropathies, though nutritional cases are rare in children.

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    Epidemiology

    Frequency
    United States
    Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathies are not common in the United
    States. In the general population, nutritional amblyopia is more common
    among tobacco and alcohol abusers and those who are undernourished.
    Toxic optic neuropathies usually are associated with exposure of
    employees in a workplace, ingestion of materials/foods containing toxic
    substances, or systemic medications.
    International
    Nutritional optic neuropathy is definitely more prevalent in regions of
    famine, such as in Africa, where it may take on epidemic proportions.
    Mortality/Morbidity
    Morbidity of these disorders depends on risk factors, the underlying
    etiology, and the duration of symptoms before the institution of treatment. A
    patient with advanced optic atrophy is less likely to recover visual function
    than a patient who does not have such pathologic changes.
    Race
    These disorders have no racial predilection. All races are susceptible.
    Sex
    These disorders are found equally in both males and females.
    Age
    Any age may be affected by toxic optic neuropathies, but nutritional optic
    neuropathies are very rare in children, perhaps since drinking and smoking
    are much less frequent in this age group. Historically, toxic optic
    neuropathy was formerly seen in children with chronic pulmonary
    conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, when treated with chloramphenicol.

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     Overview
    Epidemiology
    Frequency
    United States
    Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathies are not common in the United
    States. In the general population, nutritional amblyopia is more common
    among tobacco and alcohol abusers and those who are undernourished.
    Toxic optic neuropathies usually are associated with exposure of
    employees in a workplace, ingestion of materials/foods containing toxic
    substances, or systemic medications.
    International
    Nutritional optic neuropathy is definitely more prevalent in regions of
    famine, such as in Africa, where it may take on epidemic proportions.
    Mortality/Morbidity
    Morbidity of these disorders depends on risk factors, the underlying
    etiology, and the duration of symptoms before the institution of treatment. A
    patient with advanced optic atrophy is less likely to recover visual function
    than a patient who does not have such pathologic changes.
    Race
    These disorders have no racial predilection. All races are susceptible.
    Sex
    These disorders are found equally in both males and females.
    Age
    Any age may be affected by toxic optic neuropathies, but nutritional optic
    neuropathies are very rare in children, perhaps since drinking and smoking
    are much less frequent in this age group. Historically, toxic optic
    neuropathy was formerly seen in children with chronic pulmonary
    conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, when treated with chloramphenicol.

    Next: Prognosis

    What to Read Next on Medscape

    Related Conditions and Diseases


     Nutritional Disorders

     Glaucoma, Suspect, Adult

     Ophthalmologic Manifestations of Hypertension

     Low-Tension Glaucoma

     Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

     Dermatologic Manifestations of Vitamin A Deficiency

    NEWS & PERSPECTIVE

     'Eye Health' Supplements: Do the Benefits


    Justify the Cost?

     Nutritional Effect on Age-Related Cataract Formation and Progression


     (S)pot Check on Alternative Treatments for Glaucoma
    TOOLS

     Drug Interaction Checker


     Pill Identifier
     Calculators
     Formulary
    SLIDESHOW

    Oculus Sinister! Eye Superstitions From


    Around the World
    Most Popular Articles
    According to Ophthalmologists
    1. Diet Soda Linked to Increased Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy

    2. Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 5 Things to Know


    3. OCT Screening Before Cataract Surgery Can Improve Outcomes
    4. Drug-Induced Uveitis
    5. FDA OKs Steroid Insert (Dextenza) for Postop Ocular Pain
    View More

     Overview
    Epidemiology
    Frequency
    United States
    Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathies are not common in the United
    States. In the general population, nutritional amblyopia is more common
    among tobacco and alcohol abusers and those who are undernourished.
    Toxic optic neuropathies usually are associated with exposure of
    employees in a workplace, ingestion of materials/foods containing toxic
    substances, or systemic medications.
    International
    Nutritional optic neuropathy is definitely more prevalent in regions of
    famine, such as in Africa, where it may take on epidemic proportions.
    Mortality/Morbidity
    Morbidity of these disorders depends on risk factors, the underlying
    etiology, and the duration of symptoms before the institution of treatment. A
    patient with advanced optic atrophy is less likely to recover visual function
    than a patient who does not have such pathologic changes.
    Race
    These disorders have no racial predilection. All races are susceptible.
    Sex
    These disorders are found equally in both males and females.
    Age
    Any age may be affected by toxic optic neuropathies, but nutritional optic
    neuropathies are very rare in children, perhaps since drinking and smoking
    are much less frequent in this age group. Historically, toxic optic
    neuropathy was formerly seen in children with chronic pulmonary
    conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, when treated with chloramphenicol.

    Next: Prognosis

    What to Read Next on Medscape

    Related Conditions and Diseases


     Nutritional Disorders

     Glaucoma, Suspect, Adult

     Ophthalmologic Manifestations of Hypertension

     Low-Tension Glaucoma

     Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

     Dermatologic Manifestations of Vitamin A Deficiency


    NEWS & PERSPECTIVE

     'Eye Health' Supplements: Do the Benefits


    Justify the Cost?

     Nutritional Effect on Age-Related Cataract Formation and Progression


     (S)pot Check on Alternative Treatments for Glaucoma
    TOOLS

     Drug Interaction Checker


     Pill Identifier
     Calculators
     Formulary
    SLIDESHOW

    Oculus Sinister! Eye Superstitions From


    Around the World
    Most Popular Articles
    According to Ophthalmologists
    1. Diet Soda Linked to Increased Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy

    2. Age-Related Macular Degeneration: 5 Things to Know


    3. OCT Screening Before Cataract Surgery Can Improve Outcomes
    4. Drug-Induced Uveitis
    5. FDA OKs Steroid Insert (Dextenza) for Postop Ocular Pain
    View More
     Overview

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