(H47.2) Optic atrophy
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Diagnosis optic atrophy is diagnosed Men are 0.13% more likely than Women
Men receive the diagnosis optic atrophy
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Women receive the diagnosis optic atrophy
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease optic atrophy - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 60-64
Disease Features optic atrophy
Optic atrophy - what does this mean
What happens during the disease - optic atrophy
Clinical Pattern
How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the eyes
- Visual acuity test
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- Gonioscopy
- Funduscopy
- Visual field test
- Electrophysiological tests (electroretinography, visual evoked potentials)
- Blood tests (to detect vitamin A deficiency)
- Genetic testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
- Prescribing medications to reduce inflammation
- Providing nutritional supplements to improve vision
- Administering eye drops to reduce intraocular pressure
- Performing laser therapy to stimulate retinal cells
- Prescribing glasses to improve vision
- Using physical therapy to improve eye movement and coordination
- Performing vision therapy to improve visual acuity
- Using stem cell therapy to regenerate retinal cells
- Providing counseling and support to patients and their families
Optic atrophy - Prevention
Main symptoms of the disease optic atrophy
Photophobia
(Light sensitivity, Light intolerance, Light aversion, Light sensitivity disorder, Light-sensitive eyes, Sunlight sensitivity, Intolerance to light, Intolerance to bright light, Discomfort with bright light, Avoidance of light)
Photophobia is an extreme sensitivity to light. Symptoms include squinting, eye pain, and headaches. It can develop due to a variety of causes, including physical and mental health conditions, medications, and eye injuries. It can manifest as an aversion to bright light, or a feeling of discomfort a...
Visual impairment
(Vision loss, Blindness, Low vision, Partial sight, Visual deficit, Visual impairment, Vision impairment, Blurry vision, Eye problem, Vision problem)
Visual impairment is a decrease in the ability to see, either partial or complete. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and can be caused by a variety of conditions, such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Symptoms can include blurry vision, difficulty seeing in...
Decreased vision
(Impaired vision, Blurred vision, Diminished vision, Reduced vision, Fuzzy vision, Clouded vision, Hazy vision, Poor vision, Weak vision, Low vision)
Decreased vision is a symptom of many underlying conditions. It can range from mild blurring of vision to complete loss of sight. It can develop gradually or suddenly, and may be accompanied by pain, headaches, or double vision. Depending on the underlying cause, it can be partial or complete, affec...