PATHOLOGY MCQ
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Question
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optic nerve
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olfactory nerve
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abducting
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oculomotor
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Detailed explanation-1: -Optic nerve atrophy causes vision to dim and reduces the field of vision. The ability to see fine detail will also be lost. Colors will seem faded. Over time, the pupil will be less able to react to light, and eventually, its ability to react to light may be lost.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some can lead to permanent vision loss, and some are associated with other serious medical problems. Contact your doctor if: You develop new symptoms, such as eye pain or a change in your vision. Your symptoms worsen or don’t improve with treatment.
Detailed explanation-3: -Treatment and Drugs Unfortunately, there is no effective treatment for optic atrophy. Once the nerve fibers in the optic nerve are lost they never heal or grow back. However, early diagnosis and treatment of the underlying causes of optic atrophy can help prevent further damage from the disease.