Clinical observation on treatment of disorders of the optic nerve by acupuncture
Huang, S.Y.; Zeng, Y.C.
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine 5(3): 187-190
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0255-2922 PMID: 3853649 Document Number: 245145
Acupuncture was used in treating disorders of the optic nerve in 46 cases (82 eyes) with a total efficacy rate of 76.9%. Of the 56 eyes with optic neuritis, the treatment was markedly effective in 60.7%, moderately effective in 23.2%, and of no effect in 16.1%. Of the 26 eyes with optic atrophy, only 16, (61.5%) showed moderate effect, the remaining 10 showing none. The acupuncture points and methods of treatment were presented. Treatment by using acupuncture alone and by combining acupuncture with administration of vitamins and other drugs was discussed. The curative effect of acupuncture did not appear to be influenced by the duration of the disease.