Optic atrophy
Optic atrophy is an eye condition in which the main nerve that transmits the information the eye receives undergoes damage and shrinkage. Symptoms include dimming of vision and a reduced field of vision.
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Syndrome of optic atrophy?
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What caused my optic atrophy?
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How is optic atrophy type 1 inherited?
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What are the common symptoms of optic atrophy?
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What are the symptoms of optic atrophy in glaucoma?
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Why isn't congenital optic atrophy optical nerve not developed?
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Does lasik help people with optic atrophy?
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Please let me know if there is any treatment on optic atrophy?
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A 31-year old asked:
How can you prevent optic atrophy if you have ms?
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A 31-year old asked:
How long to develop optic atrophy after avulsion of optic nerve?
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Please let me know if there is any treatment for nystagmus and optic atrophy anywhere in the world?
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A 60-year old female asked:
In open angle glaucoma is optic atrophy a symptom of glaucoma attacking the central vision?
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A 23-year old female asked:
What can cause optic atrophy in a female in her 20s? All Im reading is TUMORS. What are the more likely diagnoses? Seeing neurologist in 3 days!
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A 42-year old asked:
Can stem cell therapy treat optic atrophy?
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A 60-year old female asked:
In open angle glaucoma does the term optic atrophy mean the same thing as optic nerve damage?
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A 60-year old female asked:
Moderate Glaucoma with low eye pressure but last exam Dr. says I have optic atrophy. What does this mean?
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A 44-year old asked:
Is there any treatment available for iih with both eyes optic atrophy?
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A 60-year old female asked:
Right eye open angle glaucoma with moderate field damage and optic atrophy. Does optic atrophy mean end stage glaucoma?
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A 60-year old female asked:
Open angle glaucoma when eye pressure has been lowered adequately but there's still progressive optic atrophy can damage be from some unknown factor?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Retinal specialist said I have suspicious optic atrophy And has referred me to a neuro. What are the chances of this being a brain tumor? Im scared
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A 60-year old female asked:
In right eye moderate glaucoma w/optic atrophy & moderate epiretinal membrane. Last 6 mos. colors washed out. Is this symptom of membrane or glaucoma?
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Could optic disc atrophy be reversible?
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If you have optic nerve atrophy can it worsen over time?
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Supposing you have optic nerve atrophy can it get worse over time?
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Is there any cure for optic nerve atrophy?
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Please let me know if there is a new cure for optic nerve atrophy?
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Are there effective treatments for optic nerve atrophy?
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Is there a promising treatment for optic nerve atrophy?
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Is there any cure or treatment for optic nerve atrophy?
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A 23-year old female asked:
I deal with severe stress and panic. Im unmedicated for it. Could this cause my optic nerve atrophy?
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