Patient's question:
When the child was in school, sitting at the first table, they couldn't see very clearly. This child was born prematurely because the mother developed acute pancreatitis at seven and a half months of pregnancy and had to have the baby delivered prematurely. At three months of age, it was discovered that the child's eyes did not follow objects, and they started taking the child to doctors. Surgery has been performed. Can optic atrophy be treated?Doctor's answer:
Optic atrophy is often a late-onset neurological damage. The cause of onset is the degenerative changes that occur when the affected nerve fails to receive adequate blood supply. Early treatment of the current condition is more challenging than treating primary nerve damage. Delaying treatment may lead to blindness. Early intervention is crucial for recovery from this condition, as prolonged ischemia can cause irreversible degenerative changes in the affected nerve, making recovery impossible.Current treatment, in addition to nutritional supplements, requires a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine to provide neurotrophic support and prevent secondary ischemic degeneration of the affected nerve. Medications that promote nerve regeneration are also necessary to excite and activate the paralyzed, shocked nerves, restoring their function to enable control and regulation of various movements, ultimately achieving the best possible recovery of limb function.