eye disorders
Nutritional and Toxic Optic Neuropathies
Causes
; see also Overview of Vitamins ]) is called nutritional optic neuropathy. People who have had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery and those with Rarely, optic neuropathy is caused by drugs (such as chloramphenicol,isoniazid,ethambutol, anddigoxin) or toxins such as lead, ethylene glycol (antifreeze), or methanol (wood alcohol or methyl alcohol). When caused by a substance, drug, or toxin, the disorder is called toxic optic neuropathy. 