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Acupuncture is an effective therapy for macular damage: A case report
Qi Lu1, Mengmeng Sun2, Jinfeng Cao3
1Department of Acupuncture and Tuina, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun, China.
Medicine
|September 1, 2023
Summary
Acupuncture effectively treated macular damage in a young girl caused by a laser pen, improving vision and resolving symptoms without adverse effects, offering a safe alternative for ophthalmopathy.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Integrative Medicine
- Regenerative Medicine
Background:
- Macular injury, a leading cause of vision loss, arises from diverse factors including genetics, aging, and trauma.
- Current treatments for macular degeneration present risks like ocular irritation and recurrence, necessitating safer alternatives.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old patient presented with vision loss in her right eye after a laser pen injury.
- Clinical examination revealed a central scotoma and visual field defect consistent with macular damage.
Findings:
- Acupuncture treatment led to significant improvement in the macula's optical coherence tomography (OCT) appearance.
- Corrected visual acuity in the affected eye recovered from 0.25 to 1.0, with complete resolution of symptoms.
Implications:
- Acupuncture offers a non-pharmacological, non-surgical approach for managing macular damage.
- This case highlights acupuncture's potential as a safe and effective therapy for certain types of ophthalmopathy.
