Optic atrophy
Optic atrophy is a term used to refer to degeneration of the optic nerve of the eye.
Symptoms of optic atrophy generally include some loss
of vision - central or peripheral, depending on the underlying condition and the specific causes of optic atrophy in that case.
There may also be adverse effects on colour perception.
More about Ophthalmology:
This section includes short definitions
of many diseases, disorders, and conditions of the eyes and visual system.
For definitions of other terms in this category, choose from the list
to the left (but note that this is not a complete/exhaustive list).
Other related pages include
- A diagram of the eye
- Definitions and descriptions of the parts of the eye
- A concise description of the human retina
- Definitions of parts of the retina
- Clinical and surgical procedures re. eyes and human visual system
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