Question
During an iron removal operation in 2008, I was unfortunately hit in the eye by flying iron splinters, causing eye injury and retinal detachment. Silicon oil has been injected into the eye, but the globe is still shrinking. Is there hope for recovery, and which hospital should I choose for treatment? If recovery is unlikely, how can I preserve the eye?
Answer
The fundamental treatment for traumatic retinal disorders is crucial. It is recommended to adopt conservative traditional Chinese medicine therapy, including herbal eye fumigation, ear acupoint medication embedding, regional application of traditional Chinese medicine, and oral Chinese medicine. These four methods are carried out simultaneously to enhance liver, spleen, and kidney functions, promote blood circulation in the eyes, and facilitate the self-repair of eye tissues. Generally speaking, after 9 days of treatment, the control and effect of the condition can be observed.