Question
A private hospital claims to be able to treat children’s true myopia, with a method that includes drinking a specific traditional Chinese medicine three times a day, costing up to 880 yuan per week. However, the specific effectiveness of this traditional Chinese medicine treatment is not yet clear, and it has not been reported in domestic ophthalmic reports. Is this treatment method reliable?
Answer
For the treatment of children’s myopia, it is recommended to first undergo a professional eye examination to determine whether the myopia and astigmatism are genuine refractive errors. Although traditional Chinese medicine may have some effect on the treatment of myopia, its efficacy has not been clearly proven. In the field of domestic ophthalmology, if a treatment method is effective, there will usually be related reports. Therefore, for the traditional Chinese medicine treatment provided by private hospitals, parents should adopt a cautious attitude. Wearing glasses is currently recognized as the best treatment method, and it is recommended that parents consult with a professional ophthalmologist before considering other treatment options.