Chinese Herbal and Acupuncture Treatment Protocols for Eye Problems - Formulas, Protocols, TCM Diagnoses

Eye Problems - Basics

Below are alternative and natural treatment options for eye problems such as, but not limited to, Glaucoma (abnormal fluid pressure resulting in vision loss), Macular Degeneration (loss of central, detailed vision), Optic Nerve Atrophy (deterioration of the optic nerve), and Amblyopia (lazy eye). Within this section you will find commonly used acupuncture and acupressure points, appropriate herbal formulas and a variety of information from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) perspectives to aid in the treatment of eye problems.

Eye Problems - Acupuncture Protocols

The treatment of conditions with acupuncture can be a complicated endeavor that should only be undertaken by individuals with a deep understanding of the underlying Chinese Medicine theory (and/or whatever system being used for treatment). There are many approaches, but generally speaking few viable approaches are involved on a point to condition basis. Rather using proper diagnostic procedures the patients diagnostic pattern is ascertained and that is what is treated. The protocols listed here exemplify some of these clinical approaches.

The following Acupuncture Treatment Protocols May Be Used With Eye Problems

• Acupuncture for Eye and Vision Problems - Treatment Protocols

Eye Problems - Formulas From Our Store

The following herbal formulas are potentially useful in the process of treating eye problems. For a complete list from our store with more details see our eye problems formula section.

• Ming Mu Di Huang Wan
• Qi Ju Di Huang Wan

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Eye Problems - Related Acupuncture Points

The following (23) acupuncture points may be useful for eye problems. A subset of these could potentially be useful with acupressure stimulation and/or tongren therapy methods as well.

Generally treatment would be based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting points by function alone, (see general points selection rules.)

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Eye Problems - Related Chinese Herbs

The following (1) chinese herb may be useful for eye problems. In most cases, however, treatment with Chinese Herbal Medicine is done with herbal formulas based on the TCM patterns listed above instead of selecting herbs by function alone. When available, relevant formulas will appear below and/or in the store listings above.

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