optic atrophy

Optic atrophy is the loss of some or most of the fibers of the optic nerve. In medicine, "atrophy" usually means "shrunken but capable of regrowth", so some argue that "optic atrophy" as a pathological term is somewhat misleading and use "optic neuropathy" instead.
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Optic atrophy can be defined as damage to the optic nerve resulting in a degeneration or destruction of the optic nerve. [more]Optic atrophy - Community and Resources