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Certified Ophthalmic Medical Technologist (COMT)

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Which of these factors can cause optic nerve damage?

Overdose of prescription medication.
Exposure to environmental toxins
Excessive alcohol consumption
All of the above.

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Answer: D- All of these factors can cause optic nerve damage due to toxicity.

Various factors, including overdose of prescription medication, environmental toxins, and excessive alcohol consumption, can cause optic nerve damage. Environmental pollutants such as lead and mercury; and excessive alcohol consumption have been linked to ocular neuropathy and blindness.

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