Patient's question:
Mother suffered from post-meningitis sequelae in her childhood. She has optic atrophy and is blind in her left eye. Her right eye has normal visual acuity but cannot expand the field of vision, and it is getting worse day by day.Doctor's answer:
Currently, Western medicine lacks a specific treatment for this condition. Etiological treatment is the primary approach, with the key lying in early prevention and active control of the disease. Once optic atrophy occurs, it is nearly impossible to achieve a complete cure, but the recovery or maintenance of residual nerve fibers is entirely possible. Therefore, patients should be encouraged to maintain confidence and adhere to treatment. Commonly used medications include neurotrophic agents such as vitamin B1, B12, ATP, and coenzyme A, as well as vasodilators and blood-activating herbs like niacin, hydralazine, vitamin E, venoruton, and compound Danshen. In recent years, methods such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, extracorporeal counterpulsation, and acupoint injection of 654-2 have all shown certain effects. Traditional Chinese medicine treatments, including Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonifying Middle Qi Decoction) and acupuncture therapy.