What is Optic Atrophy
Optic atrophy is the loss of some or most of the fibers of the optic nerve. In medicine, "atrophy" usually means "shrunken but capable of regrowth", so some argue that "optic atrop...
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Treatment for Optic Nerve Atrophy
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Have you tried any treatment for optic nerve atrophy ? If so, plz post here !
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I have started Homeopathy treatment which is an alternative treatment. I was told that my vision that was affected cannot be corrected. So I am looking for other forms of treatment. Hope it helps ! 
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I am 20, so my optometrist told me about Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. I have an apointment in August to see a Neuro-Ophthalmologist. I have heard that when your young, there is a small chance that some vision can be restored. I don't know though. Nerves can not grow back. My vision support counselor says the next best thing for people with some vision is low vision aids.
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there is now a treatment available with umbilical cord stem cells. Please go to www.stemcellschina.com for more information
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We have treated underdevelopment of the optic nerve with success and we will be traeting atrophy cases in early 2008 but it is very dependent on the source of the atrophy as to weather or not it is treatable.
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Below are links to video clips from a local news station that has been following Carl’s story and progress.
Video prior to treatment http://ozarksfirst.com/content/ful... Video post treatment http://ozarksfirst.com/content/ful... Video update http://ozarksfirst.com/content/ful...
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You may want to check out this link...
We have a neuropathy group that shows images about optic neuropathy http://dailystrength.org/groups/ne... :)
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yes I have treated 12 kids with ONH and/or SOD and one adult with optic nerve damage.
The information on the cases is too much to post here but you are wecome to email me at kirshner.ross@gmail.com requesting info on optic disorders and will be happy to supply you with a ton of info via email. K
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Try and ask the same question here...
http://dailystrength.org/groups/ne... Because it's a neuropathy issue... they may be able to assist in larger numbers
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Thanks petitep,
I've posted on the Neuropathy support group.
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