Question
What are the effective treatment methods for optic nerve atrophy?
Answer
The best approach to treating optic nerve atrophy is to address the root cause and adopt a comprehensive evaluation of both traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Although complete recovery is unlikely, it is possible to fully restore or maintain the function of residual nerve fibers. Therefore, patients should maintain confidence and persist in their treatment. Since the effectiveness of medications has not been rigorously tested in double-blind experiments, it is difficult to determine which medications and methods are definitely effective. In the early stages, one can initially try traditional Chinese medicine treatments while adhering to the doctor’s treatment recommendations and avoiding blind selection of treatment methods.