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Loss of vision secondary to toxic optic neuropathy due to gutka overdose: A Case Report


Journal of Neurology & Stroke
Irfan Kabiruddin Jeeva, Sidra Masud, Syed Hasan Raza Abidi, Tazeen Saeed Ali, Ayesha Akbar Waheed, Sobia Tariq Siddiqui

Abstract

Toxic optic neuropathy is defined as the damage caused by a toxin to the optic nerve fibers. There is a vast list of toxins that may lead to optic neuropathies. One of the toxins among this list is tobacco. Gutka being an oral form of tobacco, however, has not been previously related to optic neuropathy.

Keywords

toxic optic neuropathy, gutka, smokeless tobacco, vision loss

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