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MYOPIA (Incomplete)

GENERAL

Clinical Manifestations	Blurred vision when trying to see distant objects Can see near objects relatively clearly Squinting in order to see distant objects Maybe flashing sensations Floaters Low vision in a dim environment Visual fatigue Maybe blurred vision for both far and near objects
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HEART YANG DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Blurred vision when trying to see distant objects Can see near objects relatively clearly Squinting in order to see distant objects Maybe flashing sensations Floaters Low vision in a dim environment Visual fatigue Maybe blurred vision for both far and near objects Palpitations Mental fatigue Forgetfulness Pale complexion T: Pale C: Thin and white P: Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Tonify and nourish the Heart Replenish Qi Calm the Shen Stabilize the Mind
Herb Formulas	Myopia #1 *
Points	Ten Day Course: Use one combination each day (five day week), alternating each week. Use tonification method. Take one week off in between courses (may need up to four courses) Check improvement with an eye chart after each course. Day 1: ST-1, Yiming(EX-HN-13) Day 2: ST-2, SI-15 Day 3: ST-8, Qiuhou(EX-HN-8) Day 4: UB-1, GB-37 Day 5: SJ-23, LIV-3, KI-6 Ear Acupuncture: Shenmen, Liver, Spleen, Kidney and Ear Apex One treatment is fourteen days. Tui Na Massage: Special point 1/3 cun below UB-2 (this is the main myopia point), UB-2, Yuyao, SJ-23, ST-2, UB-1 Press and knead the main myopia point first using the index finger for one to two minutes, then massage the other points for one to two minutes each. Massage three to five times for one treatment.

HEART AND GALL BLADDER QI DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Insomnia or frequent waking, often early in the morning Unable to fall back to sleep Dream disturbed sleep Easily frightened or startled Tends to wake up in fright Easily unsettled by seeming trivial events Anxiety Timidity Palpitations Shortness of breath Lethargy Fatigue Depression Spontaneous sweating T: Normal or Pale (chronic or congenital cases may show a deep narrow crack to the tip C: Thin and white P: wiry and thready
Treatment Principle	Strengthen Qi Calm the Shen Alleviate fearfulness
Herb Formulas	Ding Zhi Wan
Points	GB-40, HT-7, LIV-3, LIV-5, PC-7, REN-15

LIVER BLOOD AND KIDNEY JING DEFICIENCIES

Clinical Manifestations	Blurred vision when trying to see distant objects Can see near objects relatively clearly Squinting in order to see distant objects Maybe flashing sensations Floaters Low vision in a dim environment Visual fatigue Maybe blurred vision for both far and near objects Dizziness Tinnitus Insomnia with intense dreaming Weakness and aching of the low back and knees Dribbling urination T: Pale C: thin and white P: Thin or Thin and wiry
Treatment Principle	Nourish the Liver and Kidneys Supplement the Jing Nourish the Blood
Herb Formulas	Zhu Jing Wan modified
Points	Ten Day Course: Use one combination each day (five day week), alternating each week. Use tonification method. Take one week off in between courses (may need up to four courses) Check improvement with an eye chart after each course. Day 1: ST-1, Yiming (EX-HN-13) Day 2: ST-2, SI-15 Day 3: ST-8, Qiuhou (EX-HN-8) Day 4: UB-1, GB-37 Day 5: SJ-23, LIV-3, KI-6 Ear Acupuncture: Shenmen, Liver, Spleen, Kidney and Ear Apex One treatment is fourteen days. Tui Na Massage: Special point 1/3 cun below UB-2 (this is the main myopia point), UB-2, Yuyao, SJ-23, ST-2, UB-1 Press and knead the main myopia point first using the index finger for one to two minutes, then massage the other points for one to two minutes each. Massage three to five times for one treatment.

LIVER AND KIDNEY DEFICIENCY

Clinical Manifestations	Blurred vision Dizziness Tinnitus Profuse dreaming Low back and knee pain and weakness Impotence Seminal emissions Dribbling urination T: Pale C: White P: Thready and weak
Treatment Principle	Enrich and supplement the Liver and Kidneys Tonify Jing Brighten the eyes
Herb Formulas	Bu Shen Ci Shi Wan Jia Wei
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