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Optic atrophy
A disorder characterized by loss of optic nerve fibers. It may be inherited or acquired. Acquired causes include ischemia, optic nerve neuropathy, glaucoma, trauma, radiation, brain tumors, and multiple sclerosis. It leads to vision disturbances.
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/ˈɒptɪk ˈatrəfi/
/ˈɑptɪk ˈætrəfi/
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atrophy
optic nerve disease
rare disease