neurological
Optic atrophy
Optic is damage to the optic nerve from any cause. The optic nerve is a bundle of millions of fibers in the that sends visual signals to the brain.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Vision loss, reduced color vision, blurred vision
Causes — why it happens
- · issues, , , toxins, (e.g., Leber's optic )
How it's found
- · evaluation, visual field tests, optical coherence tomography, MRI
Prevention
- ·Managing risk factors like blood pressure, avoiding smoking, regular eye exams
Treatment
- ·Addressing underlying cause (e.g., for , for ), vision rehabilitation
Complications
- ·Permanent vision loss, blindness
Outlook
- ·Variable; some cases recover, others lead to permanent vision loss
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