Question
I have recently experienced a rapid decline in my vision, with many things appearing blurry, even in shades of gray. After examination, I was diagnosed with optic nerve atrophy. I would like to inquire about the effectiveness of acupuncture treatment?
Answer
Since the optic nerve is a type of nerve tissue, once damaged, its ability to repair and regenerate is extremely low, and no effective treatment method has been found yet. Clinically, mainly nutritional nerve drugs and hormone medications are used to reduce nerve edema and provide nutritional support. Therefore, the therapeutic effect of acupuncture on optic nerve atrophy is limited.