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.
The first questions you'll want to ask yourself when planning a trip pertain to how long you plan on being gone, where you intend to go, and what you have in mind for lodging. First on your list of must pack items is a safety and repair kit, which we've covered in a separate article.