Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases with Traditional Chinese Medicine: 2nd Edition

Author: Zhang Meifang
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Publishing Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Traditional Chinese Medicine ophthalmology is an important part of the treasure trove of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with a long history and rich content. For thousands of years, it has attracted worldwide attention due to its unique theoretical system and abundant diagnostic and treatment experiences. Today, the field of TCM ophthalmology boasts a generation of talented practitioners who have made significant contributions to the cause of human health and the prosperity of TCM. The compilation of this book focuses on TCM, integrates it with Western medicine, and adopts modern medical disease names. It extensively references ancient and modern literature, aiming to present the current practical level of ophthalmic specialty disease development to a broad readership with relatively novel and detailed information. The book's features include: clinical focus, emphasis on treatment, especially the chapters "Difficulties and Solutions" and "Experiences and Insights," which summarize the authors' years of clinical experience; "Selected Medical Cases," "Experience and Prescription of Renowned Ophthalmologists," and "Forum of Renowned Experts" represent the crystallization of clinical practices by in TCM ophthalmology; and the "Modern Research" section reflects the development and trends of recent TCM research. Since its publication in 2000, the "Specialty and Disease TCM Clinical Diagnosis Series" has been well-received by Chinese medicine practitioners. To keep pace with the times and fully reflect the latest advancements in TCM specialty and disease development, the series has recently been comprehensively revised (2nd Edition), consisting of 16 volumes, with this book being one of them. This book selects 15 ophthalmic diseases with significant advantages in TCM treatment. Based on the progress of TCM clinical work, each disease is elaborated in detail, striving to highlight advanced, systematic, and practical aspects. The "Diagnosis" section reflects the latest diagnostic criteria both domestically and internationally. The "Treatment" section explains the principles and methods of both TCM and Western medicine, with distinct TCM characteristics and precise Western medicine content. The "Difficulties and Solutions" section provides in-depth discussions on the challenges faced by clinicians in diagnosis and treatment, offering corresponding solutions based on the authors' clinical insights, making it highly valuable for reference. The "Experiences and Insights" section comprehensively reflects the clinical expertise of the experts, offering profound and insightful perspectives. The "Integrated TCM and Western Medicine Approach," a new addition to the 2nd Edition, closely focuses on clinical practice, proposing entry points for integrated TCM and Western medicine, which provides guidance for improving efficacy and promotes the development of integrated TCM and Western medicine theory and practice in ophthalmic specialty diseases. This book serves as an excellent reference for clinical and research professionals in TCM and integrated ophthalmology, as well as a supplementary reading for training ophthalmic technical talents.