Patient's question:
My spiritual life is doing well. I started experiencing blurry vision in 2006. In September of that year, I had glaucoma surgery. After 2007, my vision improved significantly, but thorough examinations kept suggesting cataracts. It wasn't until May 2008 that the doctor finally diagnosed it as glaucoma, and I had a second surgery. However, it was too late. Now, my vision is 0.25 in the left eye and 0.02 in the right eye. Recent examinations have revealed optic nerve atrophy post-glaucoma surgery, with high intraocular pressure. I am currently receiving intravenous fluids to lower the pressure. I want to know if optic nerve atrophy can be treated, and if so, to what extent could my vision potentially recover completely?Doctor's answer:
Glaucoma-induced optic nerve atrophy involves substantial damage to the optic nerve. In your case, while lowering intraocular pressure, administering neurotrophic drugs can help maintain your current vision without further deterioration, which is already a good outcome. Some people may even experience vision improvement. This is not optic nerve atrophy following glaucoma surgery, but rather a pre-existing condition that occurred before the glaucoma diagnosis. Optic nerve atrophy poses significant harm to children. Once a mother notices symptoms in her child, she should immediately take them to a reputable hospital for diagnosis. Additionally, she should pay close attention to the child's diet, advising a balanced diet with limited spicy and irritating foods. It is hoped that the child can receive professional treatment to aid in recovery!