Acupuncture Therapy for the Treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy
Karnwhine JC, Yu Y, Li C · Open Journal of Ophthalmology · 2022 January
DOI 10.4236/ojoph.2022.123025
Objective
To investigate the efficacy of acupuncture therapy for optic nerve atrophy (ONA).
Conclusions
Acupuncture significantly improves visual acuity, visual field, and visual function in patients with ONA, showing greater effectiveness than other treatments, especially when combined with medication.
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