[ZHANG Ren's experiences in treatment of diabetic retinopathy with acupuncture]

Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2021 Jun 12;41(6):659-62. doi: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20200603-k0001.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

ZHANG Ren, the chief physician, believes that diabetic retinopathy is located at eye and closely related to qi and yin. He proposes the treatment principle of this disease, i.e. combination of the primary and the secondary, in which, taking the eye as the treatment target and focusing on the symptoms. Acupuncture is provided for activating blood circulation and resolving stasis at the extra points, e.g. Xinming and Shangjianming, and also meridian points, e.g. Cuanzhu (BL 2) and Tongziliao (GB 1). The comprehensive application is emphasized with filiform needle, dermal needle and acupoint injection. Moreover, the mental and physical conditions are treated simultaneously to regulate emotions and the preventive idea is suggested on early treatment and persistent treatment.

张仁主任医师认为糖尿病视网膜病变病位在眼,与气阴密切相关,提出标本结合、以眼为标、重在治标的治疗原则,以针刺活血化瘀方为主,主取新明、上健明等经外穴并与攒竹、瞳子髎等经穴结合,强调毫针、皮肤针与穴位注射多法综合应用,同时注重心身同治、调畅情志,要求建立早治久治、贵在坚持的预防思想。.

Keywords: ZHANG Ren; acupuncture; comprehensive therapy; diabetic retinopathy; famous doctor's experience; stroke.

MeSH terms

  • Acupuncture Points
  • Acupuncture Therapy*
  • Acupuncture*
  • Diabetes Mellitus*
  • Diabetic Retinopathy* / therapy
  • Emotions
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meridians*