Drug induced toxicity

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I finished my att course of 6 months . In 6th month I noticed some blurry vision , light sensitivity and central scotoma so I stoped ethambutol . Now I have the same symptoms progressing for one month .How much time it will take to recover ?

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Dr. Dheeraj Gupta Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 30 yrs exp Gurgaon Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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Difficult to say, normally they stop in a month or so. Have u consulted an eye specialist after stopping Ethambutol ?

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