Question
The 6-month-old baby cannot lift her head, can roll over, and has normal appetite, with no significant abnormalities except for occasional tremors. What should be done about post-glaucoma surgery optic nerve atrophy?
Answer
Glaucoma, due to long-term high intraocular pressure, can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve if not well controlled. After surgery, even if the current intraocular pressure is under control, the previously damaged optic nerve cannot return to normal. The most important thing now is to preserve the remaining visual nerve function. This requires regular hospital check-ups for eye pressure and attention to rest.