Will optic atrophy cause blindness?

Patient's question:

Will the other eye also become blind? How long does optic nerve atrophy take to cause blindness?

Doctor's answer:

If there is network detachment edema, there is no vision. Treating the disease is like putting out a fire. Timely treatment can preserve useful vision. We know that optic atrophy is very harmful to children. If it is not treated in time or if the treatment method is incorrect, its progression is very rapid, which will bring great harm to young children. Therefore, it is necessary to seek timely treatment in a professional hospital for standardized treatment, and this is the key.

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