What is Optic Nerve Atrophy?

Description of the disease

Optic nerve atrophy is a condition in which the nerve cells of the optic nerve gradually degenerate, leading to vision deterioration and loss of peripheral vision.

Classification

• Acquired optic nerve atrophy
• Congenital optic nerve atrophy

Symptoms

• Vision deterioration
• Loss of peripheral vision
• Color blindness

Causes

Causes of optic nerve atrophy may include glaucoma, tumors, injuries, infections, or lack of blood supply.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis includes examination of the fundus of the eye, perimetry, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and other investigative methods.

Treatment

Treatment may include the use of medications, rehabilitation measures, surgical intervention, etc.

Prevention

Prevention of optic nerve atrophy includes regular check-ups with an ophthalmologist, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and timely treatment of eye diseases.

Doctor

To diagnose and treat optic nerve atrophy, it is necessary to consult an ophthalmologist.