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Clinical observation on effect of acupuncture in the treatment of optic atrophy

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Objective: To observe the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of patients with optic atrophy and the change of their visual electrophysiology.Methods: Thirty-six patients (63 eyes) with optic atrophy were treated with acupuncture. The visual acuity and flash visual evoked potential (F-VEP) before and after treatment were compared.Results: The visual acuity of 46 eyes among 63 eyes (73 %) was improved. The average amplitude of F-VEP increased (P < 0.05).Conclusion: Acupuncture can be used in the treatment of optic atrophy.

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  1. Department of Acupuncture, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 510407, Guangzhou

    Yu Haibo & Jin Rui

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Haibo, Y., Rui, J. Clinical observation on effect of acupuncture in the treatment of optic atrophy. CJIM 4, 29–33 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02935045

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