Patient's question:
My father is 60 years old this year, and his eyesight is getting worse and worse. According to the examination at West China Hospital, it is caused by congenital genetic degeneration due to consanguineous marriage, leading to nerve atrophy and macular degeneration. By chance, I saw the mention of gene therapy on this website, so I would like to ask how gene therapy can be used to treat this eye disease, where it can be treated, and what the approximate treatment cost is. I sincerely hope experts can answer this. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Acupuncture therapy using TCM plum blossom needles can be used to treat optic atrophy. The plum blossom needle acupuncture therapy stimulates meridians, unblocks the stagnation and congestion of qi and blood, enhances blood circulation around the eyes, improves the nutrition of nerves and muscles, relaxes and regulates, alleviates visual fatigue, and improves visual function, thereby achieving the goal of treating eye diseases.