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Cataracts

Updated: Jun 11, 2022


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Aging, genetics, local dystrophies, immune and metabolic abnormalities, trauma, poisoning, and radiation can cause lens metabolism disorders, resulting in lens protein denaturation and turbidity, called cataract.

When the light is a turbid lens the obstruction cannot be projected on the retina, causing blurred vision. Cataracts are more common in people over the age of 40, and the incidence increases with age.

The drug treatment of cataracts focuses on the early stages of morbidity. The special effects of drugs for cataracts are currently in the exploration and research stage.

Chinese medicine for the treatment of cataract, mainly through acupuncture and herb, adjusts the local Qi and blood conditioning around the eyes and the body's overall qi and blood conditioning ideas for treatment.

By acupuncture, the relevant acupuncture points around the eyes, the operation of the blood around the eyes is accelerated, and more nutrients are brought to the eyes. In addition, through the use of traditional Chinese medicine to the internal organs of the internal organs, the function of the weak organs, dredge and nourish, so that the body as a whole to achieve Qi and blood balance, and thus achieve the purpose of treatment.

Some early cataracts, after treatment, it will slow down or even stop development, and their visual acuity will be slightly improved. The early progression to maturity of cataract is a long process, and it is possible to naturally stop at a certain stage of development without seriously affecting vision. Early cataracts can also be taken orally with vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin E, etc., and some drugs can also be used to delay the progression of the disease. Usually, in some patients with cataracts in the early and middle stages, the degree of vision and lens opacity can be improved after medication. However, in the mature stage of cataract, drug treatment has no practical significance and can be treated with surgery.

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