Acupuncture and Vision Disorders

Acupuncture and Vision Disorders may sound outside the realm of western traditional medicine but it is a common source of treatment  in many parts of the world where health care may be limited.  Among other conditions Acupuncture has been able to treat macular degeneration as well as glaucoma often with positive results given the compliance of a cooperative patient. There are numerous acupuncture points on the face surrounding the orbits of the eye. Upon completing a case history an acupuncturist would select a point prescription of different points to use based on the patient’s age and onset of the condition. Small needles are then inserted under the skin on the face along the acupuncture meridians. This process will help bring the body back into balance and regulate the Qi more efficiently. It can also produces other physiological effects such as increased blood flow. In the Chinese system eye conditions are often classified as  congenital and malnourishment of the eyesight due to insufficiency, or blockage and obstruction of the clear orifices of the eyes by qi and blood stasis and stagnation. In this cosmology the main organs involved are those of the spleen, liver and kidneys. A course of acupuncture for these conditions usually consists of ten treatments and with length of each session being approximately one hour. In combining acupuncture and vision disorders an acupuncturist will frequently prescribe herbs to help feed the body and augment the healing process. Such traditional formulas such as Ming Mu Di Huang Wan Jia Jian  will enrich and nourish the liver and kidneys and brighten the eyes. These formulas are easily obtained either on-line or through a local herb store as over the counter medications. Acupuncture  and Vision Disorders is a safe and effective treatment that can often be combined with western medicine in treating eye conditions. Chiropractic Health and Acupuncture has been serving the greater Rochester NY area since 1983. Call today for a free consultation and put yourself back on the road to health.