Optic Nerve
A Delicate nerve, A Precious Sight
The optic nerve is the group of axons that transmits signal stimuli from the retina to the occipital lobe. The loss or damage of the optic nerve can cause impairment or complete loss of vision.
Risk Factors
Hypertension
Facilitation of Diabetes Mellitus
Glaucoma
Multiple Sclerosis
Including Eye or Head Injuries
Drug Treatment
Treatment
The treatment for optic nerve damage will vary depending on the described cause. First, here’s what the therapy can offer:
Nutritious Surgery
It deals with any internal malformations or any pressure effects on the optic nerve.
Laser application
This treatment is used to treat glaucoma or abnormal vascularization of optic [nerve].
Corticosteroids
They are effective in cutting down swelling in the optic nerve.
Follow-Up Care
It is crucial to continue to follow up with an eye practitioner on a regular basis to assess the status of the optic nerve injury and check whether interventions are working. Your doctor may recommend Regular eye examinations, Visual field testing, Optical Coherence Tomography, and Other imaging tests.