| Title |
Amiodarone and Optic Neuropathy |
| Creator |
Murphy, MA; Murphy, JF |
| Affiliation |
Department of Ophthalmology, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown Medical School, Providence, RI 02903, USA. margiemurphy@cox.net |
| Abstract |
Amiodarone is one of the most effective antiarrhythmic drugs currently available. Although a subject of intense controversy, a causal link between amiodarone and optic neuropathy has never been firmly established. Indications for treatment with amiodarone are outlined, and features of the optic neuropathy in patients on amiodarone are compared with those of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. An approach to patients treated with amiodarone who present with optic neuropathy is outlined, and suggestions for a registry and prospective study of such patients are presented. |
| Subject |
Amiodarone, adverse effects; Amiodarone, therapeutic use; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents, adverse effects; Anti-Arrhythmia Agents, therapeutic use; Humans; Optic Nerve Diseases, chemically induced; Optic Nerve Diseases, diagnosis; Registries |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Publication Type |
Journal Article |
| Collection |
Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology Archives: https://novel.utah.edu/jno/ |
| Publisher |
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins |
| Holding Institution |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
| Rights Management |
© North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society |
| Setname |
ehsl_novel_jno |
| ID |
225444 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s69058t8/225444 |
