Question
What are the causes of optic nerve atrophy?
Answer
Case Analysis: There are many causes of optic nerve atrophy, some of which are commonly seen as follows: 1. Secondary optic nerve atrophy induced by intracranial hypertension; 2. Intracranial inflammation, commonly seen in tuberculous meningitis or optic chiasm gliosis; 3. Retinal disease; 4. Optic neuritis and optic neuropathy; 5. Compressive factors, such as tumors; 6. Trauma; 7. Metabolic diseases, such as diabetes and gangliosidosis; 8. Genetic diseases.