Question

How to Treat Glaucoma Optic Nerve Atrophy?

Answer

Glaucoma optic nerve atrophy is characterized by elevated intraocular pressure, optic nerve atrophy, and field defects. In most cases, the cause of optic nerve damage is primarily high intraocular pressure, although in a very small number of patients, it occurs in normal eye pressure, known as normal-tension glaucoma. Glaucoma types are classified based on anterior chamber angle morphology and age of onset, including open-angle glaucoma, closed-angle glaucoma, and congenital glaucoma. Avoid overexertion.