FAQ

1. How do TCM ophthalmologists check the eyes?
2. Is TCM slow working?
3. What is the theory of TCM ?
4. Where will the doctor place the needles?
5. Do you dispose the needles after each treatment?

Same as TCM doctors, TCM Ophthalmologists use the 4-way ˇ looking, listening & smelling, asking patient's feeling and analyzing the pulse to check the health first. They found out certain imperfect body organs are related closely to the degeneration of the eyes. For example, keratitis is often caused by what the TCM calls "liver on fire". People with retinitis pigmentosa usually show a weak congenital in their pulse. By targeting the problem areas correctly, visual improvement can eventually be promoted.

Besides checking the rest of the body, TCM ophthalmologists also check the eyes by using fundus lamp, fluorescent injection and visual electric physiology. The understanding of the illness can be clearer and the treatment the doctor designs for the patient can be more accurate.

Not necessary. With the right TCM herb or acupuncture, many illnesses can be improved instantly. Patients with problems such as retinitis central artery blockage can see light with the first acupuncture treatment. Other problems like certain headaches or diarrheas can be relieved within the first half-hour after TCM intake. For chronic diseases, some patients give positive responses in the first month during treatments. Usually, after recovery obtained, a slightly longer period of treatment is required for health reinforcement. After this period is over, with the doctorˇ¦s personalized advice, the patient will only need to keep a healthy diet and plenty of rest.

The theory is to regulate the weaker part of the body while maintain the healthy part healthy. As such, the road of recovery can be found. However, honestly speaking, things will never be the same. What is already dead cannot be resurrected. The idea is to strengthen the undead cells and make them function much better than before. Some of Dr. Liˇ¦s patients showed that their vision improved to 20/20 while their retina still showed detached pigments. In cases like this, hope is mainly put on stopping the degeneration. But then, on the other hand, there are illnesses with better hope. Many early AMD patients obtain normal vision after the treatment, and their drusens were gone.

Around the eyes, on both the legs, the back and back of the head for each treatment. Also, on the ears or other local areas depending on individualˇ¦s needs.

Yes, all needles are used one time only. Also, they are opened from the package and disinfected with alcohol right before treatments.