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Abstract #112861 Published in IGR 24-3

A review of using Traditional Chinese Medicine in the management of glaucoma and cataract

Wong KY; Phan CM; Chan YT; Yuen AC; Zhang H; Zhao D; Chan KY; Do CW; Lam TC; Qiao JH; Wulff D; Hui A; Jones L; Wong MS
Clinical and Experimental Optometry 2023; 0: 1-15


Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long history in ophthalmology in China. Over 250 kinds of Traditional Chinese Medicine have been recorded in ancient books for the management of eye diseases, which may provide an alternative or supplement to current ocular therapies. However, the core holistic philosophy of Traditional Chinese Medicine that makes it attractive can also hinder its understanding from a scientific perspective - in particular, determining true cause and effect. This review focused on how Traditional Chinese Medicine could be applied to two prevalent ocular diseases, glaucoma, and cataract. The literature on preclinical and clinical studies in both English and Chinese on the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat these two diseases was reviewed. The pharmacological effects, safety profile, and drug-herb interaction of selected herbal formulas were also investigated. Finally, key considerations for conducting future Traditional Chinese Medicine studies are discussed.

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