Opthamology

Question 1

What are three layers of the eye? How do they correspond with TCM organs?

Answer 1

retina - KD
choroid/ciliary body/iris - SP, HT
sclera/cornea - LU

Question 2

How does acupuncture improve vision?

Answer 2

• increase blood flow to eye
• stimulate nerve cells
• charges dormant retinal cells
• regulates ANS, promotes parasympathetic response

Question 3

In five-wheel theory, SP/ST governs what aspect(s) of the eye?

Answer 3

eyelids, eye muscles

Question 4

How does ST heat manifest in the eyes? SP Qi Def?

Answer 4

red eyes/swollen eyelids

puffy eyes

Question 5

In five-wheel theory, HT/SI governs what aspect(s) of the eye?

Answer 5

inner/outer canthus, conjunctiva

Question 6

How does HT heat manifest in the eye? SI heat?

Answer 6

red eyes

Question 7

In five-wheel theory, LU governs what aspect of the eye?

Answer 7

white part of eye

Question 8

How does LU Qi deficiency manifest in the eye?

Answer 8

puffy eyes w/ breathing dysfunction

Question 9

In five-wheel theory, LV/GB governs what aspect(s) of the eye?

Answer 9

color of the eye, cornea, iris

Question 10

In five-wheel theory, KD governs what aspect(s) of the eye?

Answer 10

pupil of eyes, cover behind tissue of pupil

Question 11

How does KD deficiency manifest in the eye?

Answer 11

puffy eyes, dark circles

Question 12

The eyes are often compromised by pathology of ____. List possible TCM patterns

Answer 12

LV

LV Yin Xu - dry eyes
LV Blood Xu - blurred vision, night blindness
Wind Heat invading LV - red itchy eyes
LV Fire - red painful eyes
LV Yang rising - dizzines
LV Wind - tilted eye balls

Question 13

List local points for the eye

Answer 13

UB 1, UB 2, Yu Yao, ST 1, SJ 23, GB 1, Qiu Hou

Question 14

List topical applications for the eye

Answer 14

Ju Hua tea

Cooked egg whites

Question 15

List lifestyle recommendations for eye health

Answer 15

• drink 8-10 glasses of water daily
• exercise to improve circulation
• 20/20/20 rule
• protective lenses
• stop smoking
• avoid rubbing eyes

Question 16

List lifestyle recommendations for stye

Answer 16

• supplement w/ zinc and vitamin C
• saline eye wash
• avoid spicy, fried foods, alcohol, caffeine
• do not touch infection

Question 17

Common TCM pattern for cataracts ___________

Answer 17

LU and KD Yin Deficiency

Question 18

Supplements for cataracts ________

Answer 18

vitamin C, glutathione, castor oil

Question 19

Common TCM pattern for Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Answer 19

Yin Deficiency w/ Qi and Blood stasis

Question 20

Common TCM pattern for retinal detachment _________

Answer 20

Deficiency of LV yin, blood and /or KD fluids

Question 21

Nutrition for near-sightedness ________

Answer 21

bilberry, lutein (green, leafy vegetables), animal liver

Question 22

Warm, hot tearing of the eyes indicate which pattern?

Answer 22

Wind heat in the LV channel

Question 23

The ____ allows light to enter the eye

Answer 23

Iris

Question 24

Itchy, red, swollen eyes without discharge would most likely be diagnosed as ______

Answer 24

Damp in SP/ST channels or external wind

Question 25

When dealing with swollen eyelids due to water metabolism issues the three main channels to consider are ________

Answer 25

KD, LU, SP

Question 26

When considering tearing, cold, clear, profuse tearing would most likely indicate what pattern?

Answer 26

LV and KD Deficiency