A disease that results from deteriorating nerve fibers connecting the retina to the brain.
A condition in which the eye’s optic nerve has been damaged.
Wasting away of the optic disc, the area where the optic nerve joins the retina (the thin light-sensitive layer in the back of the eye). Optic atrophy indicates degeneration of the optic nerve. This is usually indicated by whitening (pallor) of the optic nerve.
Degeneration of the optic nerve. It may be secondary to disease within the eye or it may follow damage to the nerve itself resulting from injury or inflammation.
A deterioration in the fibres of the optic nerve resulting in partial or complete loss of vision. It may be caused by damage to the nerve from inflammation or injury, or the atrophy may be secondary to disease in the eye.
Atrophy of the optic disk as a result of degeneration of the second cranial (optic) nerve.
A wasting of the optic disc that results from partial or complete degeneration of optic nerve fibers and is associated with a loss of visual acuity.
Optic nerve atrophy involves the thinning or degeneration of the optic nerve fibers, often due to disease or trauma. The optic nerve plays a crucial role in transmitting electrical signals from the eye’s light-sensitive retina to the brain, where these signals are interpreted as visual information.
Harm to the optic nerve fibers can cause vision to become blurred and might eventually lead to complete loss of sight. Unfortunately, once the optic nerve is damaged, it cannot be restored. Optic atrophy can manifest even without preceding indications of nerve disease.
Ischaemic optic atrophy refers to optic nerve fiber damage resulting from inadequate blood supply. On the other hand, Leber’s hereditary optic atrophy is an uncommon genetic condition, predominantly affecting males, leading to the degeneration of the optic nerve. The onset of nerve degeneration typically becomes noticeable between the ages of 15 and 45.
Using an ophthalmoscope to examine the eye can diagnose optic atrophy. The optic disc, which is the location where the optic nerve exits the back of the eye, will appear pale or white. Additionally, vision tests might be conducted.
When the root cause of the atrophy is detected and effectively treated, it’s possible to prevent any additional harm to the optic nerve.