Three cases of isoniazid-induced toxic optic neuropathy are reported. These severe forms of the disease lead in all cases to bilateral blindness despite drug withdrawal. The epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic aspects of the disease are discussed. Further emphasis is placed on the importance of systematic screening of patients at risk using regular ophthalmological examinations before and after treatment.
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