Treatment Of Central Serous Chorioretinopathy With Acupuncture, Moxibustion, And Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Case Report

Abstract

Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC) is a visual impairment condition characterized by fluid accumulation under the macula, predominantly affecting individuals aged 20 to 50, with a higher prevalence among males. This case study examines a 65-year-old woman diagnosed with CSC who pursued traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatments over conventional medical approaches due to her preference for alternative medicine. In TCM, CSC is categorized as "blurred vision" (shizhan hunmiao) and attributed to Spleen and Kidney qi deficiencies. The treatment protocol incorporated acupuncture, Okyu-style moxibustion, and Chinese herbal medicine, focusing on tonifying Spleen and Kidney qi. Despite limited research on TCM approaches to CSC, the patient experienced significant improvement following treatment based on symptom- and sign-based TCM diagnoses. This case highlights the potential benefits of integrating conventional and traditional medicine approaches for comprehensive patient care.