Patient's question:
Poor eyesight! Glasses don't help! Congenital optic nerve atrophy!!Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: The primary treatment should focus on addressing the underlying cause. Once optic atrophy occurs, it is nearly impossible to achieve a complete cure, but the recovery or maintenance of function in residual nerve fibers is entirely possible. Therefore, it is essential to instill confidence in the patient and encourage adherence to treatment. Due to the lack of strict double-blind trials for various medications (and sometimes due to ethical restrictions), it is difficult to determine which specific drugs or methods are definitively effective. Commonly used medications include neurotrophic agents such as vitamin B1, B12, ATP, and coenzyme A, as well as vasodilators and blood circulation-enhancing drugs like niacin, hydralazine, vitamin E, pentoxifylline, and compound Danshen. In recent years, methods such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, extracorporeal counterpulsation, and acupoint injection of 654-2 have shown certain effects. Traditional Chinese medicine formulas like Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang and acupuncture treatment have long been proven effective and can continue to be applied and further developed. It should also be noted that smoking and consuming strong alcohol should be avoided, physical fitness should be enhanced, and exercises like health-preserving exercises and Qigong may also yield positive results in some cases.Recommendations: Acupuncture treatment generally yields good results for optic atrophy, but it cannot completely cure the condition, and the effectiveness may vary among individuals.