Patient's question:
During this period, my vision has deteriorated significantly. Gradually, I've noticed that many things appear blurry, and when looking at multiple objects, they seem grayish-white. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was said that I have optic nerve atrophy. Is acupuncture treatment effective for optic nerve atrophy?Doctor's answer:
Acupuncture has little effect on the swelling of the optic nerve you mentioned. The optic nerve consists of nerve tissue, and nerves are very special. Once damaged, they are difficult to repair and regenerate. Therefore, there are currently no specific remedies to alleviate this condition. The main approach is to use neurotrophic drugs to nourish and treat the nerves. Additionally, hormone-based drugs can be used to reduce nerve edema.