Once it has occurred, damage from optic nerve atrophy cannot be reversed. The underlying disease must be found and treated if possible to prevent further loss.
Vision lost to optic nerve atrophy cannot be recovered. If the cause can be identified and controlled, further visual loss progressing to blindness may be prevented.
Complications:
Related to the causative disease.
Calling your health care provider:
Patients with optic nerve atrophy will be closely monitored by an ophthalmologist with experience in neuro-ophthalmology. Any change in vision should be reported urgently.
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