Optic atrophy may also be referred to as optic nerve head pallor
Optic nerve head pallor is also called optic atrophy.
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Optic Atrophy and Epilepsy are not connected. Optic Atrophy is usually due to damage to the optic nerve. Epilepsy is normally due to increased electrical activity in the brain.
Symptoms of optic atrophy are a change in the optic disc and a decrease in visual function
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Atrophy in general is the death of the normal body tissue. Papillary is the optic disc in the eye. Perpapillary atrophy therefore is the dying of the retinal tissue immediately next to the optic disc. This can occur in a number of conditions such as glaucoma etc.