Inquiry
How is optic nerve atrophy treated? No matter how strong the lenses I wear for my left eye, my vision remains blurred and somewhat dim, resembling night vision. I have previously undergone treatment, including detailed fundus examinations, and the doctor diagnosed multiple atrophic lesions. They prescribed medications such as nerve growth factor, methionine capsules, and enteric-coated trypsin tablets. Recently, I’ve been researching and found that many people believe traditional Chinese medicine is more effective and less likely to cause side effects. I would like to inquire about which treatment method for optic nerve atrophy is better. Additionally, the cost of nerve growth factor is expensive and difficult to afford.
Response
The key to treating optic nerve atrophy lies in accurate diagnosis of the cause. It is advisable to consider a comprehensive evaluation and treatment approach combining both Western and traditional Chinese medicine. Once optic nerve atrophy occurs, the chance of complete recovery is very small, but there is still a possibility to recover or maintain the function of the fibers that have not yet completely died. Therefore, patients should maintain confidence and continue with treatment. Since the efficacy of various medications lacks rigorous double-blind experimental verification, it is difficult to determine which medication or method is definitely effective.