Patient's question:
The illness has persisted for over two years. The eyeballs are sinking and painful, accompanied by aching temples and severely deteriorating vision. Previously, I sought treatment and the following was the situation and outcome: Traditional Chinese medicine was used, but it had almost no effect. I sincerely hope a renowned expert can guide me and offer a solution. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!Doctor's answer:
Optic atrophy is not a name of a disease, but rather refers to any condition that causes inflammation of retinal ganglion cells and their axons, leading to a structural change where the entire optic nerve becomes thin. It is a term specific to pathology and represents the final outcome of optic nerve damage. Currently, Western medicine lacks a specific treatment for this condition. The key to treatment lies in early prevention and actively managing the disease. Once optic atrophy occurs, recovery is almost impossible, but the residual nerve fibers can fully recover or maintain their function.