How to treat traditional Chinese medicine night blindness

Night blindness can be treated by means of traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, acupuncture and moxibustion, diet conditioning, acupoint massage, and improving living habits. Night blindness is usually caused by vitamin A deficiency, insufficient liver blood, genetic factors, retinopathy, glaucoma, and other reasons.

1. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment:

Night blindness belongs to the category of liver blood deficiency or liver kidney yin deficiency in traditional Chinese medicine. Commonly used nourishing liver and kidney formulas include Qiju Dihuang Wan, Shihu Luminous Wan, Mingmu Dihuang Wan, etc. Qiju Dihuang Pill is composed of goji berries, chrysanthemums, etc., and is suitable for dizziness, tinnitus, and blurred vision at night; Shihu Night Light Pills contain dendrobium, ginseng, and other ingredients, which are effective in treating dryness, dryness, and photophobia in the eyes; Mingmu Dihuang Pill focuses on nourishing the kidneys and improving vision. Use according to syndrome differentiation and avoid self medication.

2. acupuncture and moxibustion therapy:

Select the periocular points such as Jingming, Cunzhu, Sibai, etc. in combination with the points at the far part of Ganshu and Shenshu to improve the eye qi and blood circulation through stimulation. Acupuncture and moxibustion needs to be operated by a professional doctor. 10-15 times is a course of treatment, which may cause local soreness but can relieve itself. Glaucoma patients should use eye acupuncture with caution.

3. Dietary regulation:

Increase the intake of foods rich in vitamin A, such as animal liver, carrots, spinach, etc. It is recommended to consume 30 grams of pig liver or 200 grams of carrots per day. It can be paired with goji berry and chrysanthemum tea to help nourish the liver and improve vision, avoiding consumption with spicy foods that may affect absorption.

4. Acupoint massage:

Press the temple and Fengchi acupoints for 3 minutes each day, combined with closing the eyes and rotating the eyeball to improve eye muscle regulation. Clean your hands before massage, using a moderate amount of pressure to prevent direct compression of the eyeballs. Long term desk users can massage once an hour to relieve visual fatigue.

5. Improve lifestyle habits:

Avoid prolonged eye contact in dark environments and maintain a soft ambient light source during nighttime activities. Wear anti blue light glasses to reduce screen irritation and ensure 7 hours of sleep per day. Individuals with high myopia should undergo regular fundus examinations to rule out complications. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for night blindness requires continuous observation of efficacy for 1-3 months. Severe retinal lesions or hereditary night blindness require combined intervention with Western medicine. Daily dietary remedies such as black sesame paste and cassia seed tea should be consumed, and smoking, alcohol, and staying up late should be avoided. If there is a sudden drop in vision or visual impairment while driving, immediate medical attention should be sought to diagnose emergencies such as glaucoma.