Question
A child has developed light sensitivity in their right eye. A month ago, they fell and hit their right forehead, leading to the ground. A CT scan did not reveal any fractures, but the doctor suspects an injury to the optic nerve. After 20 days of treatment with nerve growth factors, there has been no improvement. How should optic nerve atrophy be treated?
Answer
Currently, Western medicine has no ideal drugs or techniques for the treatment of optic nerve atrophy. After diagnosis, conventional use of traditional Chinese medicine often fails to reduce vision loss. However, traditional Chinese medicine uses medication and acupuncture methods, which can improve the vision of the vast majority of patients, but it is usually difficult to completely restore the color of the optic disc at the bottom of the eye. Optic nerve atrophy has a greater impact on children, and it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialized hospital for a detailed examination and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, children should be given full attention and care, and their dietary health should be emphasized, hoping that the child can recover soon.