Low vision in alcohol abuse

Summary The abuse of ethylalcohol may certainly cause visual problems, partly by a disturbance of the conductive nerve fibres, partly through an effect on the retina itself. Though an indirect effect via vitamin B and A deficiency will often be a major component, direct toxic effects may also contribute to the disease.Author's address: Eye Department Erasmus University Eye Hospital Schiedamse Vest 180 3000 LM Rotterdam The Netherlands.