Patient's question:
At first, my vision rapidly improved, and I thought it was due to reading too much and overusing my eyes. But later, I realized that my vision was declining much too quickly, and my glasses prescription wasn't updated in time. When I went to the hospital, the doctor said it was ischemic optic atrophy. How is ischemic optic atrophy treated?Doctor's answer:
Ischemic optic atrophy can cause a significant increase in vision. This condition generally requires the use of hormone drugs and neurotrophic and vasodilating drugs for treatment. For your situation, it is recommended to be hospitalized promptly for treatment. In addition to systemic medication, local medication to the eyes is usually necessary. Timely treatment can lead to a complete recovery, while missing the optimal treatment window can result in irreversible vision loss.