Question
Does optic nerve atrophy cause eye shrinkage?
Answer
Optic nerve atrophy is a serious eye disease characterized by the degeneration of optic nerve fibers and impaired conduction function under various causes, leading to vision deterioration or loss. Its causes are complex and treatment is challenging. The clinical manifestations include the pallor or whitening of the optic disc, varying degrees and speeds of vision decline, concentric contraction, defects, and hemianopia, and even complete loss of optic nerve function. The causes of optic nerve atrophy are numerous, including the degeneration of the retina and choroid, inflammation and atrophy, demyelinating diseases of the optic nerve, inflammatory diseases, ischemic diseases, long-term papilledema, intoxication and malnutrition, pressure, genetic diseases, tumors, syphilis, trauma, various types of glaucoma, and more. Note: Do not provide any additional content; only return the formatted content as follows: