A pаtient is invоlved in а minоr аccident and later repоrts complete loss of vision in the right eye. On examination, the left eye has normal visual acuity and intact visual fields. Pupillary reflex testing reveals abnormalities when light is shone into the affected eye. Imaging suggests damage to a cranial nerve responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain. Based on this presentation, what is the most likely outcome of the injury?