Malang Respiratory Journal
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Volume 8 No 2, September 2026 Edition : in Press

Visual Improvement of Toxic Optic Neuropathy in Tuberculosis: A Case Report

Abdullah, Rizqy (Unknown)
Kartika, Antonia (Unknown)
Hanindya Sari, Rusti (Unknown)
Veulina Ginting, Dianita (Unknown)
Yolamanda, Prettyla (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2026

Abstract

Background: Visual impairment can result from the effect of ethambutol during tuberculosis treatment. Ethambutol-induced optic neuropathy is a well-known complication with manifestations include painless loss of central vision. Case: This case presents a middle-aged female with vision loss less than one month. She is diagnosed with tuberculosis and six-months use of ethambutol as part of an anti-tuberculosis regimen. Color vision and visual field were decreased. After discontinuing ethambutol, the visual acuity and optic nerve function improved after five months. Conclusion: Awareness of visual loss due to ethambutol use as part of the anti-tuberculosis drugs is essential while taking care of tuberculosis patients. An immediate cessation could improve visual function. Keywords: toxic, optic nerve, tuberculosis, vision, ethambutol

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Malang Respiratory Journal
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Abbrev

mrj

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Universitas Brawijaya

Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Education Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health Other

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Malang Respiratory Journal is the official open-access journal of Department of Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Malang, Indonesia. It publishes articles two times per year. It is a peer reviewed publication of Indonesian Pulmonology and Respiratory ...