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What Causes Partial Loss Of Vision After An Accident?

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Posted on Tue, 16 Aug 2016
Question: Good day,
6 months ago I met a car accident and had small head injury . After that accident I lost central Vision of left eye, as per neuro ophthalmologist my optic nerve is shrinked.
Is there any possibility that I can regain my vision?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Arnab (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
unfortunately it's a permanent damage of the nerve..

Detailed Answer:
Hello xxxxxxxxxxxx, Welcome to HCM,

I've gone through your query and understand your concern..

Now Post traumatic optic nerve atrophy (shrinkage) is a permanent damage thus can't be repaired in long term..

Only some possibilities are there while it's in the acute/immediate stage (reconstructive surgery, steroid therapy etc.) but since 6 months have passed by , so that possibility is also not there..

Yes, your neuro ophthalmologist is quite right in this aspect..

Let me know if there's any further queries..

Take Care
Kind Regards
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What Causes Partial Loss Of Vision After An Accident?

Brief Answer: unfortunately it's a permanent damage of the nerve.. Detailed Answer: Hello xxxxxxxxxxxx, Welcome to HCM, I've gone through your query and understand your concern.. Now Post traumatic optic nerve atrophy (shrinkage) is a permanent damage thus can't be repaired in long term.. Only some possibilities are there while it's in the acute/immediate stage (reconstructive surgery, steroid therapy etc.) but since 6 months have passed by , so that possibility is also not there.. Yes, your neuro ophthalmologist is quite right in this aspect.. Let me know if there's any further queries.. Take Care Kind Regards