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Pinnacle Neuro Centre

            Nerve-related blindness, often termed optic neuropathy, results from damage to the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the retina to the brain. This damage disrupts nerve signals, leading to partial or complete vision loss. Causes vary, including glaucoma (elevated eye pressure damaging the optic nerve), optic neuritis (inflammation often linked to autoimmune conditions like multiple sclerosis), and ischemic optic neuropathy (reduced blood flow to the nerve, common in older adults with vascular issues). Other triggers include trauma, tumors compressing the nerve, toxic exposures (e.g., methanol or certain drugs), and hereditary conditions like Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy.

Treatment depends on the cause. Optic neuritis often improves with corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, though recovery varies. Glaucoma management includes eye drops, laser therapy, or surgery to lower pressure. Ischemic cases focus on addressing vascular risk factors like hypertension or diabetes, though vision restoration is limited. Supportive care, such as low-vision aids (magnifiers, specialized glasses) and occupational therapy, helps patients adapt to vision loss. Genetic counseling may benefit hereditary cases.