What are the treatments for optic nerve atrophy?

When it comes to optic nerve atrophy, the first thing you need to do is to understand the cause and treat it symptomatically. Of course, you should follow the doctor's advice when using medication. In terms of diet, you should eat less or no pickled vegetables and meat, as well as various smoked and fried foods, and do not smoke, drink alcohol, or drink coffee.

1. Etiology treatment is the primary priority, followed by comprehensive treatment of Chinese and Western medicine. Once the optic nerve atrophies, it is almost impossible to heal it, but it is entirely possible for its remaining nerve fibers to recover or maintain their function. Therefore, patients should be encouraged to have confidence and persist in treatment. Since the application of various drugs fails to adopt strict double-blind trials (and sometimes is not allowed), it is difficult to say which drugs and methods are definitely effective.

2. Commonly used drugs include neurotrophic drugs such as vitamin B1, B12, ATP and coenzyme A, vasodilators and blood circulation and blood stasis drugs such as niacin, dibazole, vitamin E, vinca, compound danshen, etc. In recent years, certain effects have been achieved through hyperbaric oxygen, external counterpulsation, acupuncture injection of 654-2, etc. Traditional Chinese medicine Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang and acupuncture treatment have long been proven to be effective and can continue to be applied, explored and sorted out. It should also be mentioned that refraining from smoking and drinking strong alcohol, strengthening the body's physical fitness, and doing health exercises and qigong all have certain effects in some cases.

3. Eat less or no food that is prone to mold during the production process

Such as: pickled vegetables, pickled meat, etc. Because they are prone to mold during the production process, they often contain carcinogenic molds. Avoid eating smoked, grilled or fried foods. It has been found that fish and meat smoked directly with fireworks can produce carcinogenic chemicals.

4. Don’t eat high-fat foods often

Because foods high in animal fat and cholesterol can promote the synthesis of neutral steroids and bile acid in the body, endogenous carcinogens may be produced through the action of certain intestinal bacteria.

5. Avoid eating contaminated food

For example, the staple food and non-staple food contaminated by pesticides, fertilizers, asbestos fibers, polycyclic hydrocarbon compounds and heavy metals must not be eaten, the drinking water must be free of water pollution, and the usual diet should emphasize not being picky eaters.

6. Don’t smoke, drink alcohol or coffee

Smoking can cause cancer because nicotine, ammonia, carbon particles, cyanic acid, etc. in cigarettes can cause cancer. There is a close relationship between drinking and cancer. Because the wine contains alcohol, alcohol can stimulate the secretion of pituitary hormones, thereby increasing the susceptibility to malignant tumors. Drinking coffee may increase your chances of developing bladder cancer.