Question
Is there a connection between optic nerve atrophy and chronic keratitis?
Answer
Optic nerve atrophy is a common disease in daily life, and its recurrence greatly affects the patient’s quality of life. Optic nerve atrophy generally occurs in the axons of retinal ganglion cells between the retina and the lateral geniculate body, characterized by degeneration and swelling of nerve fibers, leading to symptoms such as regression of visual function and enlargement of the visual field. The initial symptoms of optic nerve atrophy are inflammation, including neuritis, encephalitis, meningitis, sepsis, brain abscess, etc. There is no direct connection between optic nerve atrophy and chronic keratitis.