Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
  • Year: 2012
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 2

Bilateral Optic Neuritis Following Ressell's Viper's Bite-A Rare Complication

  • Author:
  • S.C. Aundhakar1, Sanket K. Mahajan2, Makarand B. Mane3, Swapnil S. Arsekar2
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 178 to 180

1Professor & Head, Department of Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Dhebewadi Road, Karad, Satara, Maharashtra, India

2Resident Doctor, Department of Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Dhebewadi Road, Karad, Satara, Maharashtra, India

3Lecturer, Department of Medicine, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Dhebewadi Road, Karad, Satara, Maharashtra, India

Online published on 11 October, 2012.

Abstract

Snake bite is an important health problem in the Indian subcontinent with nearly 60,000 people being bitten every year. Though ocular complications are not uncommon, optic neuritis is very rare and only a few case reports are available in the literature.

We hereby present a case of bilateral optic neuritis following a bite by Russell's Viper which is extremely rare, the treatment of which consists of maximum dose of ASV and early treatment of anticipated ocular complications to prevent permanent loss of vision.

Keywords

Bilateral Optic Neuritis, Snake bite, Russell's Viper