ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To observe the clinical effect of ' -- needling technique for diabetic fundus hemorrhage.@*METHODS@#With before-after study design, 34 patients with diabetic eyeground hemorrhage were treated with basic treatment (oral administration of antidiabetic medication or insulin injections to ensure blood glucose in the normal range); in addition, acupuncture was given at bilateral Fengchi (GB 20), Taiyang (EX-HN 5), Jingming (BL 1), Cuanzhu (BL 2), Sanyinjiao (SP 6) and Hegu (LI 4). The ' -- needling technique was applied at Fengchi (GB 20); the heat reinforcing needling technique was applied at Taiyang (EX-HN 5); the slow needle insertion technique was applied at Jingming (BL 1); and the - needling technique was applied at Cuanzhu (BL 2); the neutral supplementation and draining method was applied at remaining acupoints. The acupuncture was given once a day, 6 times as one course, and totally 4 courses were given with an interval of 1 day between courses. The follow-up visit was 6 months after treatment. The TCM symptom scores, fundus examination results and vision improvement were observed before and after treatment, and the effect was observed.@*RESULTS@#Compared before treatment, the visual acuity, TCM symptom scores, fundus microaneurysm and hemorrhage points in 34 patients (68 eyes) were significantly improved after treatment (0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#' -- needling technique could improve symptoms, promote the absorption of fundus hemorrhage, and improve vision in patients with diabetic fundus hemorrhage.