Acupuncture treatment for Neurofibroma & Optic Atrophy A neurofibroma is a benign nerve-sheath tumor in the peripheral nervous system. In 90% of cases, they are found as stand-alone tumors, while the remainder are found in persons with neurofibromatosis type I, an autosomal-dominant genetically inherited disease. neurofibromatosis cause eye problems? NF-1 can also impact many different areas of the eye though most are rarer than others. These findings include lisch nodules, optic and/or brainstem gliomas, development of glaucoma, astrocytic hamartomas & capillary hemangiomas of the retina, and plexiform neurofibromas. common cause of optic atrophy? There are many causes of optic atrophy. The most common is poor blood flow. This is called ischemic optic neuropathy. The problem most often affects older adults. Can acupuncture repair optic nerve damage? Acupuncture can improve the visual function of patients with optic atrophy, and can be an effective therapy. Acupuncture also combined with medications than medication alone shows great effectiveness for optic atrophy.