| Hooch blindness: a community study report on a few indoor patients of toxic optic neuropathy following consumption of adulterated alcohol in West Bengal. | |
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PMID: 22344014 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Introduction: Hooch blindness following consumption of adulterated alcohol has been known for centuries. Objective: To study cases of mass alcohol intoxication followed by Hooch blindness in eastern India. Materials and methods: Ten patients of toxic amblyopia collected from a community mass intoxication following consumption of adulterated alcohol were studied. The parameters studied were the findings of ocular examination, applanation tonometry, automated perimetry and visual-evoked potential (VEP). As a part of the special investigations fundus photography and OCT were done. Routine blood examination, fasting lipid profile, postprandial blood sugar estimation were done . All patients were treated with injections of methyl prednisolone and Hydroxy cobalamine, antioxidants and local neuro-protective agents. Results: Along with diminished vision (from NPL to 3/60), marked pallor of the disc without any other retinal change were noted. The amplitude on VEP was significantly reduced. However, visual improvement (up to 6/18) in 7 patients was observed within 6 weeks of treatment. Conclusion: Hooch blindness in India can be prevented by creating awareness among the target population and reducing the cost of country liquor. |
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S K Samanta; K Fariduddin; N Mahapatra; J Bhunia; P Mondal |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Nepalese journal of ophthalmology : a biannual peer-reviewed academic journal of the Nepal Ophthalmic Society : NEPJOPH Volume: 4 ISSN: 2072-6805 ISO Abbreviation: Nepal J Ophthalmol Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-02-20 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101505288 Medline TA: Nepal J Ophthalmol Country: Nepal |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 162-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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© NEPjOPH. |
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Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital. 32, Gora Chand Road, Kolkata 700014, West Bengal, India. |
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