Abstract:Introduction:
In countries where alcoholic beverages are legally prohibited, methanol toxicity usually occurs due to ingesting homemade alcoholic drinks. The initial ophthalmologic symptoms of methanol toxicity typically appear 6–48 hours after ingestion, and the severity of symptoms varies widely from mild and painless decreased vision to no-light perception vision.
Methods
This prospective study examines 20 patients with acute methanol poisoning within 10 days of use. Patients underwent ocular examinations… Show more
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