The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology (한방안이비인후피부과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology (대한한방안이비인후피부과학회)
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Case Reports of Diplopia and Limitation of Eye Movement in Idiopathic Abducens Nerve Palsy Patient Treated with Korean Medicine

복시를 동반하는 특발성 외전신경마비 한의 치험 2례

  • Lee, Ma-Eum (Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Deuk-Joo (Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Seo, Hyung-Sik (Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Kwon, Kang (Pusan National University Korean Medicine Hospital)
  • 이마음 (부산대학교한방병원 한방안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 이득주 (부산대학교한방병원 한방안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 서형식 (부산대학교한방병원 한방안이비인후피부과) ;
  • 권강 (부산대학교한방병원 한방안이비인후피부과)
  • Received : 2018.10.10
  • Accepted : 2018.11.08
  • Published : 2018.11.25
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this study is to report the effect of Korean medicine treatment on diplopia and limitation of eye movement in Idiopathic abducens nerve palsy. Methods : Two patients were treated with acupuncture and herbal medicines who has been suffering from diplopia and limitation of eye movement. To evaluate the results of this treatment, we everyday checked distance(cm) from middle of the forehead to occurring diplopia, limitation of abduction(Scott and Kraft grade) and other symptoms(visual analogue sacle). Results : After treatment, the limitation of eye movement and diplopia were improved remarkably even other symptoms. Conclusions : This study shows us that the Korean medicine treatments are effective on diplopia and limitation of eye movement due to idiopathic abducens nerve palsy.

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