Optic Neuropathy & How it Affects Vision

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Optic Neuropathy & How it Affects Vision

Optic Neuropathy is related to optic nerve which sends visual signals from retina to brain. If there is damage in the nerve which supplies information it is known as optic neuropathy which will affect the vision badly and may cause permanent damage.

The multiple types of Optic Neuropathy are:

1. Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (insufficient supply of blood)
2. Optic Neuritis which is related to autoimmune disease
3. Toxic Optic Neuropathy which is caused by tobacco ,alcohol and other toxins
4. Traumatic Optic Neuropathy any injury related to optic nerve

Depending on different types they many cause impairment like central vision loss, peripheral vision loss, color vision deficiency, scotomas, and pain.

If there is sudden vision loss, difficulty in distinguishing colours, certain area in vision is blank and if pupils reaction is affected then person should visit ophthalmologist.

Optic neuropathy is severe condition which affects eyes as well as the lifestyle of the patient and cause vision loss if management is not done on proper time.

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