Question
Can acupuncture be used to treat optic nerve atrophy?
Answer
Optic nerve atrophy is often difficult to fully recover from, but therapies like acupuncture may help improve the function of residual nerve fibers. Common treatment methods include medication, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, external counterpulsation, and traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have shown some effectiveness in treating optic nerve atrophy, but individual differences need to be considered in treatment.