Question
Congenital nystagmus requires focusing at the corner of the eye to see clearly. I don’t know where to treat this eye disease. Are there any more successful methods available? Currently, intelligence is normal, and it is tiring to see with the corner of the eye but it is possible to see. Previous diagnosis and treatment experiences and effects: Diagnosed with nystagmus but no good treatment method, most people with nystagmus have low vision (below 0.1, and have amblyopia). As vision improves, nystagmus decreases. Generally speaking, when vision reaches 0.3 or above, nystagmus is significantly reduced, and when it reaches 0.5 or above, nystagmus basically disappears. However, there are also a few (about 10% or so) patients with higher vision (above 0.5) still have obvious nystagmus. This is a neural-type nystagmus that cannot be cured. In addition, nystagmus is divided into horizontal and vertical types, and there are also those with both horizontal and vertical types coexisting, but horizontal nystagmus is more common. In summary, most nystagmus caused by severe amblyopia disappears as amblyopia recovers and vision improves. Acupuncture meridian guidance therapy has been shown to be very effective in treating low vision caused by various eye diseases.
Answer
Current treatment methods for pediatric nystagmus mainly include Chinese medicine meridian guidance therapy and Western medicine’s amblyopia training. Chinese medicine meridian guidance therapy helps improve vision and alleviate nystagmus symptoms by stimulating specific acupoints and meridians. Western medicine’s amblyopia training improves vision and reduces nystagmus through visual stimulation and eye muscle exercises. However, due to the varying severity and causes of each case, treatment outcomes may differ. It is recommended that patients seek professional ophthalmologist diagnosis and personalized treatment plans.