Question
Can optic nerve atrophy heal on its own? How should it be treated?
Answer
Optic nerve atrophy is a irreversible condition, and there is currently no cure. However, traditional Chinese medicine can help suppress the progression of the disease and alleviate the symptoms of optic nerve atrophy, preventing its spread. Through subsequent Chinese medicine opsonize, it can gradually recover. Common treatment medications include vitamin B1, B12, ATP, coenzyme A, and other nerve nutrients, as well as nicotinamide, diazoxide, vitamin E, gastrodin, and compound Danshen for dilating blood vessels and promoting blood circulation. In recent years, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and external counterpulsation have also been widely used.