中国结合医学杂志（英文版）Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine

Author Name	Affiliation
Yu Haibo	Department of Acupuncture, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 510407, Guangzhou
Jin Rui	Department of Acupuncture, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 510407, Guangzhou

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Abstract:

Objective: To observe the effects of acupuncture in the treatment of patients with optic atrophy and the change of their visual electrophysiology. Methods: Thirty-six patients (63 eyes) with optic atrophywere treated with acupuncture. The visual acuity and flash visual evoked potential(F-VEP) before and aftertreatment were compared. Results: The visual acuity of 46 eyes among 63 eyes (73 % ) was improved. The average amplitude of F-VEP increased (P < 0. 05 ). COnclusion: Acupuncture can be used in the treatment of opticatrophy.