Understanding Optic Atrophy Current Treatment Approaches and Challenges

Sanjeevannetralaya28 Jan, 2025Health

Optic atrophy is a condition in which the optic nerve, responsible for transmitting visual information from the eyes to the brain, becomes damaged. This damage leads to vision loss and, in many cases, permanent blindness. Optic atrophy is not a disease itself but rather a symptom or complication of various underlying conditions, such as glaucoma, optic neuritis, or inherited optic neuropathies.