Reversible Color Blindness due to Ethambutol in a Pediatric Patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Discussion: Although it was reported that optic toxicity of ethambutol is very rare in patients who had lower dose of ethambutol treatment, it should be kept in mind in patient who received ethambutol treatment. Regular ophtalmological examination and questionning the patients in terms of ophtalmological complaints in every visit during tuberculosis treatment is very important for early detection of ophtalmological side effects of ethambutol.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Paediatric bronchology Source Type: research