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http://dx.doi.org/10.6114/jkood.2018.31.4.117

Case Reports of Diplopia and Limitation of Eye Movement in Idiopathic Abducens Nerve Palsy Patient Treated with Korean Medicine  

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)
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The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology / v.31, no.4, 2018 , pp. 117-125 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Abducens nerve palsy; Diplopia; Korean medicine;
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