Clinical Observation on Effect of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Optic Atrophy

摘要

Conclusion: Acupuncture can be used in the treatment of optic atrophy. Objective: to observe the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of patients with optic atro- Phy 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 (73/100) was improved. The av- Erage amplitude of F-VEP increased (P<0.05).