Tacrolimus induced optic neuropathy in post-lung transplant patients: A series of 3 patients

Tacrolimus induced optic neuropathy in post-lung transplant patients: A series of 3 patients

Purpose: Tacrolimus is a commonly used immunosuppressant medication after lung transplantation. In rare cases, tacrolimus causes a medication-induced optic neuropathy (TON) that can lead to significant vision loss. Observations: In this series, we describe three cases of TON, 1–10 years after medica...

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Main Authors: Tavish Nanda, Nailyn Rasool, Srilaxmi Bearelly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports
Subjects:
Tacrolimus
Optic neuropathy
Lung transplant
Neuro-ophthalmology
Toxicity
Ophthalmologic examination
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451993621000475

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