How can I revive my optic nerve?
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How can I revive my optic nerve?
There are no effective treatments to regenerate nerve cells or to restore connections between the eye and brain once the optic nerve is lost. This is a major barrier in the field and one that must be overcome, given the substantial number of patients suffering from optic neuropathy-associated blindness.
How do I know if my optic nerve is damaged?
Eye and vision symptoms of optic nerve damage
- Abnormal pupil size and nonreactivity to light.
- Bulging of the eyes.
- Complete or partial loss of vision.
- Diminished ability to see fine details.
- Diminished color vision or colors seem faded.
- Dimming or blurring of vision.
- Double vision.
- Eye redness.
Can vision loss reversed?
Scientists at Harvard Medical School have completed a proof-of-concept study showing that it’s possible to reverse both age-related vision loss and eye damage similar to that caused by glaucoma, in mice, using epigenetic reprogramming.
How long does it take for optic nerve to heal?
Most people with ON will have partial to complete vision recovery within 6 to 12 months. Thereafter, healing rates decrease and damage is more permanent. Even with good vision recovery, many will still have a varying amount of damage to their optic nerve.
Can weakness of optic nerve be cured?
A: The weakness of optic nerve due to glaucoma generally does not reverse. Associated problems like refractive errors and cataract also cause vision loss which can be treated. Keep your eye pressure low to prevent progression of the problem.
What are the available treatments for optic nerve damage?
Optic neuritis usually improves on its own. In some cases, steroid medications are used to reduce inflammation in the optic nerve. Possible side effects from steroid treatment include weight gain, mood changes, facial flushing, stomach upset and insomnia. Steroid treatment is usually given by vein (intravenously).
Can the optic nerve be repaired or replaced?
Answer: Unfortunately, at the present time we are unable to restore an optic nerve. Newer surgeries can effectively reduce pressures with lower risk, but once an optic nerve has been damaged, with today’s technology the accompanying vision loss is permanent.