Approach to the diagnosis and management of nutritional optic neuropathies.

Nita Bhat, Tatiana Bakaeva

Journal: Current opinion in ophthalmology 2022;33(6):507-511

PMID: 36165399

Abstract

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.

Address: Division of Ophthalmology.; Department of Neurology, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.

DOI: 10.1097/ICU.0000000000000893

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MeSH Terms: Humans, Optic Nerve, Optic Nerve Diseases, Optic Neuritis, Vision Disorders