Acupuncture for Optic Nerve Atrophy - Treatment Protocols
Below you will find some of the more common tcm diagnoses and acupuncture treatment protocols for optic nerve atrophy. There are many ways to treat this condition with Eastern Medicine and our presentation is only one of many possible options.
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Etiology & Pathology:
- KD/LV Yin Deficiency - eyes not nourished by essence and Blood
- SP Deficiency - from irregular diet, stress, inadequate nutrients leading to Qi/Blood deficiencies
- LV Qi and Blood Stagnation - emotional issues causing failure of the essential Qi to reach the eyes
- Differentiation:
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were consulted within this section:
- St. John, Meredith: New England School of Acupuncture, Etiology and Pathology Lecture Notes
- Valaskatgis, Peter: New England School of Acupuncture, Etiology and Pathology Lecture Notes
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