A New Title for Chinese Medicine for Eye Disorders

Chinese Medicine for Aging Eyes

By (author)  Hoy Ping Yee Chan

By (author)  Carole Conlon

Combining practice from both Eastern and Western medical approaches, this book will help the TCM trained clinician as well as the ophthalmologist and optometrist to understand and utilize TCM techniques and protocols that address eye diseases commonly seen in senior patients. It correlates the WM disease condition name with the TCM diagnostic description and includes recommended acupuncture and Chinese medicinal therapy for conditions including blepharoptosis, myasthenia, dry eye, glaucoma, cataract, macular degeneration, occlusion, presbyopia, and diabetic retinopathy. Periocular needling technique using the ocuzone locations is covered, and there is a helpful section on preventive self-care routines for aging eyes and general health.

Chinese Medicine for Aging Eyes presents the Chinese and Western diagnosis & treatment of

• Glaucoma
• Cataract
• Ptosis
• Macular Degeneration
• Dry Eye
• Floaters
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Hypertensive Retinopathy
• And more common eye diseases of seniors along with a wealth of Self-Care Techniques.

For Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine

• Specialty training using Chinese herbs and acupuncture for the treatment of common eye diseases seen in seniors
• Eye diseases from a Western medical viewpoint
• When referral to Western medicine is critical
• When and how to integrate TCM and Western treatment for best results
• A wealth of self-care methods to share with patients.

For Proactive Seniors

• What happens to your eyes as you age
• Supplements and self-massage to slow or halt the progression of eye disease
• Awareness of both the strengths and weaknesses of Western and traditional Chinese medicine in the treatment of eye disease

For Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Western Medical Practitioners

• Learn how Chinese medicine can help your senior patients in the prevention and treatment of eye disease and how an integrated healing approach can be the most effective