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.
Also, you canât deduct expenses such as: 1  Going to and from work, even if your condition requires an unusual means of transportation. 2  Travel thatâs just for the general improvement of your health or morale, even if itâs recommended by your doctor.ransportation and travel costs are generally deductible if theyâre needed to reach a medical treatment facility. If you use your car, you can deduct actual out-of-pocket expenses, such as gas and oil. If you donât want to bother figuring out your actual expenses, you can deduct the standard mileage rate.