Late-stage sequela of an isolated optic neuropathy after acute magnesium valproate overdose: A case report

European Journal of Ophthalmology
Xuhao ChenChun Zhang

Abstract

Magnesium valproate is a valproic acid (VPA) derivative that is widely used for the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorders. Acute overdose of VPA may cause complicated systemic syndromes; however, the reports of ocular sequelae caused by toxic optic neuropathy (TON) are rare. We present a case of a 19-year-old female with bilateral damage to visual function after acute VPA overdose. She was comatose and received systemic treatments for 1 month, during which she suffered a substantial loss of visual function without any evident neurological sequelae. The first recorded visual acuity was no light perception in the right eye (OD) and hand motion in the left eye (OS). Her best-corrected visual acuity improved to 20/100 OS after 4 months of hyperbaric oxygen therapy and neurotrophic treatments. Her visual field was limited to an inferior nasal area OS. Therefore, a diagnosis of TON was made. Her visual function remained stable in the left eye, but did not recover in the right eye during the 5-month follow-up. We found damage to the optic nerve pathway during ophthalmic examinations. We report a rare case of TON caused by acute VPA overdose. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and neuroprotective and neurotrophic treatments might be effe...Continue Reading

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