The walnut shell moxibustion may be a potentially effective treatment for video display terminal visual fatigue

Abstract

Gong Rui, Ren Yuan-fang, Lan Ying, Ma Ting-ting and WU Jie

Background: Video display terminals (VDT) visual fatigue is a common disease in ophthalmology. Its incidence has been increasing in recent years because of the proliferation of mobile devices. There are no recognized and effective treatment options of VDT visual fatigue, so it’s necessary to explore any other effective method.

Objective: To discuss a 39-year-old patient with VDT visual fatigue for more than two and a half year, with a purpose to introduce a potentially effective treatment for VDT visual fatigue.

Conclusion: For other patients of VDT visual fatigue, bottles of eye drops are necessities to get an immediate relief. For the patient we treat, the walnut shell moxibustion can provide both immediate and persistent effect. Therefore, it may be a worthwhile option to try.

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