Clinical Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine Ophthalmology (Second Edition)

Author: Li Chuanke
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Publish Date: 2003-10-17
Features: Since its first publication in 1987, this manual has been cherished and supported by a wide readership, and there are still letters requesting purchases to this day. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for this opportunity to revise and republish it. This revision still adheres to the principle of being concise and practical, reflecting the approach of prioritizing Chinese medicine while integrating Western and Eastern methods. It incorporates recent achievements, technologies, theories, and experiences, closely aligning with the author's personal insights and experiences, representing a significant advancement over the first edition. In the section on ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment basics, some common examination methods have been added, such as gonioscopy, fundus fluorescein angiography, visual electrophysiology, imaging examinations, and commonly used Western medicines. In the section on common ophthalmic conditions, all ophthalmic disease names are presented using Western medical terminology, and the Western medical etiology and treatment for each condition have been added, though the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) approach remains the primary focus under the "differentiation and treatment" section. Additionally, new sections on ocular tumors and congenital ocular anomalies have been included. In the section on ophthalmic treatment techniques and surgeries, commonly used treatment techniques and surgical methods have been selected. The prescriptions listed in the book, such as those originally containing rhino horn, are now replaced with water buffalo horn. The dosages provided are for general adult use. For younger or weaker individuals, the dosage may be reduced accordingly; for those with acute or severe conditions and strong constitutions, the dosage may be increased. At the end of the book, an index of prescription names by stroke order is provided, arranging all the prescriptions mentioned in the book in stroke order for easy reference. Drs. Yu Jingsheng and Li Bo from our department assisted in the writing of some chapters, and their contributions are greatly appreciated.
This manual is divided into three parts. The first part, "Ophthalmic Diagnosis and Treatment Basics," introduces fundamental knowledge of ophthalmic diagnosis and treatment from both Chinese and Western medical perspectives. The second part, "Common Ophthalmic Conditions," covers the Western and Chinese medical treatments for 120 common ophthalmic conditions, as well as 16 ocular tumor diseases and 30 congenital ocular anomalies. The third part, "Ophthalmic Treatment Techniques and Surgeries," primarily introduces commonly used ophthalmic treatment techniques and surgical methods. The entire manual prioritizes Chinese medicine while integrating Western and Eastern approaches, incorporating recent achievements, technologies, theories, and experiences to better align with clinical practice. It is suitable for clinical doctors, Western medicine practitioners learning TCM, and resident doctors for reference.