Patient's question:
Previously, my mother had her eyes thoroughly checked and was told she had optic atrophy, which was highly likely to be inherited from her grandmother. Now, my vision isn't very good either, and glasses don't correct it to the normal degree. Neither of them found glasses helpful. I want to ask if I might also have some optic atrophy, and what are the main symptoms?Doctor's answer:
Optic atrophy is a common eye disease that causes serious harm to patients, primarily manifesting as vision loss and a grayish or pale optic disc. The examination of optic atrophy mainly involves laboratory tests to identify the underlying causes of the condition, such as blood tests, blood super tests, cerebrospinal fluid antibody tests, and cytological examinations. Children are at risk of optic atrophy, so family members must take them to the hospital for timely treatment to avoid various misconceptions. Symptomatic treatment should be administered promptly. For parents, it is essential to provide their children with sufficient care and attention, and to do their best to help them receive timely medical treatment for the disease.