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. Therefore, the best defense for optic nerve atrophy is an early diagnosis because if the cause can be found and corrected, further damage can be prevented.
But as you're figuring gas into your road trip cost, keep three things in mind: 1  Your car will be more loaded down than normal, thus reducing your gas mileage. 2  Many people tend to drive faster to get long trips over with.  Gas prices do fluctuate in different areas.
You can also include parking fees and tolls. You can add these fees and tolls to your medical expenses whether you use actual expenses or the standard mileage rate. Example.In 2012, Bill Jones drove 2,800 miles for medical reasons. He spent $500 for gas, $30 for oil, and $100 for tolls and parking.