Bilateral Optic Disc Edema in a Patient with Lead Poisoning
Purpose: Heavy metals, such as lead can cause optic neuropathy. Optic disc neuropathy due to lead intoxication has previously been reported. We report a rare case of lead toxicity-induced optic neuropathy presenting with bilateral hemorrhagic optic disc swelling. Case Report: The patient was a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2019-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.18502/jovr.v14i4.5465 |