Amiodarone optic neuropathy without disc edema.
A 48-year-old man presented with bilateral blurred vision and visual field changes while prescribed amiodarone. Improvement of vision and visual field defects was documented within 3 weeks after discontinuation of the medication, and complete resolution occurred at 3 months. A unique feature of this amiodarone-associated optic neuropathy is the absence of any optic nerve edema.
Speicher
M A
MA
Georgetown University Center for Sight, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Goldman
M H
MH
Chrousos
G A
GA
D000638:Amiodarone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000187:drug effects*; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010211:Papilledema / Q000139:chemically induced; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000187:drug effects; D014794:Visual Fields / Q000187:drug effects
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000638:Amiodarone