Optic nerve atrophy
Alternate Names : Second cranial nerve atrophy
Treatment
Once it has occurred, damage from optic nerve atrophy cannot be reversed. The underlying disease must be found and treated, if possible, to prevent further loss.
Prognosis (Expectations)
Vision lost to optic nerve atrophy cannot be recovered. If the cause can be identified and controlled, further visual loss progressing to blindness may be prevented.
Complications
Complications will be related to the disease that causes the atrophy.
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Patients with optic nerve atrophy will be closely monitored by an ophthalmologist with experience in neuro-ophthalmology. Any change in vision should be reported urgently.
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