Zhu Bo-Chang, Liang Yong-Ying, Liu Jian, Zhang Ren
Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Affiliated Municipal Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 200071, China.
First Department of Acupuncture-Moxibustion and Tuina, Guanghua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of TCM, Shanghai 200052.
Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2021 Jun 12;41(6):659-62. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200603-k0001.
, the chief physician, believes that diabetic retinopathy is located at eye and closely related to and . He proposes the treatment principle of this disease, i.e. combination of the primary and the secondary, in which, taking the eye as the treatment target and focusing on the symptoms. Acupuncture is provided for activating blood circulation and resolving stasis at the extra points, e.g. Xinming and Shangjianming, and also meridian points, e.g. Cuanzhu (BL 2) and Tongziliao (GB 1). The comprehensive application is emphasized with filiform needle, dermal needle and acupoint injection. Moreover, the mental and physical conditions are treated simultaneously to regulate emotions and the preventive idea is suggested on early treatment and persistent treatment.
