Question
What are the treatment methods for bilateral glaucoma? In cases where the intraocular pressure is normal but there is nerve atrophy, how should it be treated? Which doctor has made more significant contributions in this area?
Answer
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that glaucoma is caused by wind, fire, phlegm, depression, and disharmony of yin and yang, leading to an imbalance of Qi and blood, obstruction of meridians, closure of the ocular meridian, and failure of Qi, blood, and body fluid in the eye. Generally, the symptoms appear suddenly. In addition to eliminating the cause and treating the root, attention should also be paid to contracting the pupil, opening the meridian, removing stasis, and improving symptoms to protect vision.