Question
How to treat optic nerve atrophy?
Answer
- Avoid impatience and anxiety: Some patients become particularly anxious upon learning they have optic nerve atrophy, losing confidence in treatment and constantly overthinking, which increases their psychological burden. This anxiety and impatience are detrimental to the recovery of the condition. Maintaining an optimistic and cheerful attitude during treatment can also be helpful for the recovery.
- Do not over-rely on surgery: Many people believe that the treatment for optic nerve atrophy requires surgery, but surgery is mainly applicable to patients with acute onset, rapid increase in intraocular pressure, such as acute glaucoma. Surgery is not suitable for all types of optic nerve atrophy, and traditional Chinese medicine is an effective option.