The effects of lutein on optic nerve injury induced by ethambutol and isoniazid: an experimental study.

Yucel KarakurtHalis SüleymanFerda Keskin CimenGamze TasliTurgay UcakErel IcelNezahat Kurt

Published in: Cutaneous and ocular toxicology (2018)

Isoniazid and ethambutol induced toxic optic neuropathy although not common, may have some potential devastating effects on vision. Lutein is determined as an effective agent in prevention of isoniazid and ethambutol induced toxic optic neuropathy.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
optic nerve
high glucose
diabetic rats
drug induced
endothelial cells
optical coherence tomography
oxidative stress
climate change
stress induced