Patient's question:
The left eye cannot achieve normal vision no matter how high the lens prescription is; it is very blurry, and it feels a bit dark, like at night. About past treatment and its effects: I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, including checking the retina, and they said there were multiple areas of atrophy. They prescribed NGF (Nerve Growth Factor), Methylcobalamin capsules, and Pancreatic Kininogenase enteric-coated tablets. Recently, I've been researching online and found that many people say traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is effective and has fewer side effects. I want to ask what treatment methods are good for this condition. Also, the NGF is extremely expensive, and I can't afford it.Doctor's answer:
This is the leading treatment for the cause of optic nerve atrophy, and secondarily, comprehensive evaluation and treatment combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine can be provided. Once optic nerve atrophy occurs, it is almost impossible to achieve complete recovery, but the complete restoration or preservation of residual nerve fibers is entirely possible. Therefore, patients should be encouraged to maintain confidence and persist in treatment. Due to the lack of strict double-blind experiments in the use of various drugs, it is difficult to determine which drug or method is definitively effective.