Clinical Experience and Appropriate Technique of Acupuncture for Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine Research DOI: 10.32629/jcmr.v7i2.5281
Abstract
The objective is to summarize the clinical experience and standardize the appropriate technique of acupuncture for ischemic optic neuropathy (ION). A core acupuncture protocol was developed based on long-term clinical practice, comprising three key regions: (1) five periocular points: Cuanzhu (BL2), Jingming (BL1), Yuyao (EX-HN4), Taiyang (EX-HN5), and Sibai (ST2); (2) the visual cortex projection area on the scalp; and (3) five distal points: Hegu (LI4), Taichong (LR3), Guangming (GB37), Sanyinjiao (SP6), and Taixi (KI3), bilaterally. Needling techniques were described in detail. A retrospective analysis was performed on 42 ION patients treated with this protocol. After 2 courses (8 weeks) of treatment, visual acuity improved significantly in 33 patients (78.6%), and visual field defects were reduced in 29 patients (69.0%). No serious adverse events occurred. This standardized acupuncture protocol is effective and safe for ION, representing a valuable appropriate technique for clinical practice.
Keywords
ischemic optic neuropathy; acupuncture; appropriate technique; periocular points; scalp acupuncture
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