Patient's question:
The doctor said I have optic atrophy. 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 this condition is more challenging than treating primary nerve injury. Delaying treatment may lead to blindness. Early intervention is crucial for recovery from this disease, as prolonged ischemia can cause irreversible degenerative changes in the affected nerve, making recovery impossible. Current treatment approaches, in addition to nutritional supplements, require a combination of traditional Chinese and Western medicine to 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 the regulation of various movements and achieving the best possible recovery of limb function.