Can Ischemic Optic Neuropathy Be Reversed?

There is no effective treatment for nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy. However, about 40% of people with nonarteritic ischemic optic neuropathy spontaneously recover some useful vision. In this condition, repeat episodes in the same eye are extremely rare.

Is ischemic optic neuropathy a stroke?

Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy (AION) is a potentially visually devastating disease that occurs in the middle aged and the elderly. This condition is often referred to as a stroke of the optic nerve, and it usually begins suddenly with little warning in one eye, but frequently progresses to the other eye over time.

Can optic neuropathy reversed?

Can optic neuropathy be cured? Unfortunately, no, but many people with nonarteritic optic neuropathy eventually restore some vision naturally.