Research Progress in the Treatment of Myopia by Traditional Chinese Medicine
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https://doi.org/10.53469/jcmp.2025.07(01).13Keywords:
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Myopia, Take Chinese medicine internally, Prick, Auricular point pressure bean, Acupoint massageAbstract
With the development of the economy, the widespread use of electronic products, the increase of eye time, the incidence of myopia continues to rise, showing the characteristics of young age, rapid progress and high degree, the incidence of myopia in China ranks first in the world, the form is severe, and the prevention and control of myopia is imminent. The medicine of the motherland has a long history and many methods in the treatment of myopia, which has obvious advantages. This article reviews the specific contents and clinical effects of Chinese medicine in recent years, such as internal medicine, acupuncture, ear point pressure, acupressure, moxibustion, etc., hoping to contribute to the future Chinese medicine treatment of myopia.
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