Acupuncture Treatment for Myopia
Myopia is characterized by blurred vision when viewing distant objects but clear vision when viewing near objects, caused by refractive errors in the eye.
Pattern Differentiation Treatment:
Main Points: Jingming, Zanzhu, Qubin, Chengqi
1. Spasms of Eye Tendons
【Diagnostic Criteria】Inability to see far distances clearly, vision improves when focusing nearby; sudden decline in vision under mental strain, significantly improves after rest; stringy fine pulse.
【Prescription】Sibai, Taiyang, Tongziliao, Fengchi, Taichong, Taixi
2. Qi Deficiency and Spirit Injury
【Diagnostic Criteria】Inability to see far distances clearly, prone to visual fatigue, confusion, forgetfulness, frequent dreams, fatigue, dizziness, loose stools; pale tongue with white coating, fine weak pulse.
【Prescription】Guanyuan, Zusanli, Baihui, Shenmen
3. Liver and Kidney Deficiency
【Diagnostic Criteria】Inability to see far distances clearly, dim vision, occasional black spots, dryness, lower back and knee soreness, impotence, seminal emission, dizziness, tinnitus; pale tender tongue, fine weak pulse.
【Prescription】Taixi, Taichong, Ganshu, Shenshu
Other Therapies:
Auricular Acupressure: Eye, Liver, Spleen, Kidney, Heart