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Taking cognizance of this, neuro-ophthalmologists, infectious disease specialists, and scientists met under the aegis of the Indian Neuro-Ophthalmology Society to deliberate on prevention, early diagnosis, and management of ethambutol-related toxic optic neuropathy. The recommendations made by the expert group focus on early suspicion of ethambutol toxicity through screening at the physician\u2019s office and opportunistic screening by the ophthalmologist. Further, they focus on an early diagnosis through identification of specific clinical biomarkers and on management in way of early stoppage of the drug and supportive therapy. 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