Patient's question:
Three months ago, I developed primary optic atrophy. My eyes feel painful, and I see things blurry. It's always as if something is pressing on my eyes, and they often itch. Sometimes they even feel swollen. I've been treating it ever since, but there's been no improvement.Doctor's answer:
Once the optic nerve atrophy occurs, it is almost impossible to cure it, but it is entirely possible for the residual nerve fibers to recover or maintain their function. Optic nerve atrophy is a degenerative change that occurs after the pathological damage to the ganglion cells and their axons in the retina, leading to a disruption in the transmission of visual impulses, an interruption in communication, and the inability to form visual images in the visual center. The primary treatment is etiological therapy, followed by a comprehensive treatment approach combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine.