Patient's question:
Eyesight is very low, almost unable to see anything, no other special symptoms, and daily diet and so on are also normal. Can optic atrophy be treated?Doctor's answer:
The leading treatment should focus on the cause. Once optic atrophy occurs, it is almost impossible to achieve complete recovery, but the residual nerve fibers can fully recover or maintain their function. Therefore, it is important to instill confidence in the patient and encourage them to persist with treatment. It is difficult to specify which medications or methods are guaranteed to be effective. Commonly used medications include neurotrophic agents such as vitamin B1, B12, ATP, and coenzyme A, as well as vasodilators and blood-activating drugs like niacin, hydralazine, vitamin E, pentoxifylline, and compound Danshen. Optic atrophy poses significant harm to children, so it is recommended that family members take the child to a specialized clinic for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, it is beneficial to give the child some juice, which helps digest vitamins and prevent stomach issues.