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Ankara Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Göz Hastalıkları A.D The anterior visula pathway is susceptible to damage from toxins or nutritional deficiency. Optic neuropathy is a disorder that is characterized by papillomacular bundle damage, central or cecocentral scotoma, reduction of vision and reduction of color vision. In fundus examination, optic disk edema, hiperemi, temporal disk pallor and atrophy might be seen. It's treatment is up to ethiology, if the cause is toxin,the goal is to remove the toxic agent and if the cause is nutritional deficiency the goal is to give well balanced diet supported" with protein and B-complex vitamins. Keywords : Optic neuropathy, Toxic causes