Acupuncture for Optic Nerve Atrophy - Treatment Protocols

Submitted by yyh_staff on Tue, 2006-08-15 09:59.

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.

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:

KD/LV Yin Deficiency

Signs & Symptoms:

Dry eyes, blurred vision, dizziness, tinnitus, achy lower back, nocturnal emissions
Tongue: Red w/no coat
Pulse: Thin, weak

Treatment Points:

UB 2, GB 20, GB 39, GB 37 - general points
LV 3
UB 18 - LV Shu
KD 3
UB 23 - KD Shu

SP Deficiency

Signs & Symptoms:

Blurred vision, fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools
Tongue: Pale w/thin white coat
Pulse: Thin, weak

Treatment Points:

UB 2, GB 20, GB 39, GB 37 - general points
SP 6
ST 36

LV Qi and Blood Stagnation

Signs & Symptoms:

Blurred vision, dizziness, vertigo, emotional depression, bitter taste in mouth, hypochondriac pain
Tongue: Red w/yellow coat
Pulse: Wiry

Treatment Points:

UB 2, GB 20, GB 39, GB 37 - general points
LV 3
LV 14 - LV Mu
GB 34

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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