Can people with optic atrophy have children?

Patient's question:

Doctor, my wife is 27 years old this year, and we have been married for a year. Recently, we are not planning to have children. She went for a health check-up and was found to have optic nerve atrophy. I would like to ask if optic nerve atrophy can affect the ability to have children? Does it affect the condition?

Doctor's answer:

If a thorough examination reveals neurofunctional expansion, then it is possible to have children. However, this condition can affect the illness, posing risks, primarily leading to a decrease in blood pressure and causing severe harm to eye vision function. Such treatment is more challenging, with higher difficulty and risk levels, so it is essential to be mentally prepared. Mutual support in nutrition, encouragement, and the use of hydroxyethyl cellulose eye drops can be helpful.

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