Patient's question:
Female, 26 years old. When I was a child, I didn't know any better and stayed up all night playing computer games every day. Maybe that's when my eyes got damaged. Last year, I was diagnosed with optic nerve atrophy. Now, every day is very painful for me. Please ask: Can optic nerve atrophy be treated and recovered from?Doctor's answer:
Once optic nerve atrophy occurs, it is almost impossible to alleviate it, but it is entirely possible for the residual nerve fibers to recover or maintain their function. Therefore, it is essential to instill confidence in the patient and persist with treatment. Commonly used medications include neurotrophic drugs, vasodilators, and blood-activating and stasis-dispelling agents. Traditional Chinese medicine formulas like Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang and acupuncture treatment have long been proven effective and should be thoroughly explored and utilized. In daily life, it is strictly forbidden to smoke or consume strong alcohol, and measures should be taken to enhance physical fitness, such as practicing health exercises and Qigong, which have shown effectiveness in certain cases.