Journal of Ophthalmic and Optometric Sciences

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023)

Self-withdrawal of Levetiracetam in a Patient with Epilepsy Leading to Blindness

Journal of Ophthalmic and Optometric Sciences, Vol. 7 No. 1 (2023), 1 January 2023 , Page 28-30
https://doi.org/10.22037/joos.v7i1.44038

Abstract

A 27-year-old female patient was referred to Basir Eye Clinic in Tehran, Iran, following sudden total blindness in both eyes. She had a history of receiving various medications for different illnesses, including epilepsy. She reported sudden self-withdrawal of Levetiracetam. Within one week after discontinuing the medication, she completely lost vision in both eyes. A complete examination of the patient including visual evoked potential examination led to a diagnosis of cortical blindness.

Keywords:
  • Self-withdrawal
  • levebel
  • seizure

How to Cite

Shushtarian, S. M. M., & Pour Mazar , R. (2023). Self-withdrawal of Levetiracetam in a Patient with Epilepsy Leading to Blindness. Journal of Ophthalmic and Optometric Sciences, 7(1), 28–30. https://doi.org/10.22037/joos.v7i1.44038

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