How did you come into the field of treating Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Degeneration, Optic nerve atrophy and other eye ailments?

I am a medical graduate in the Modern Medicine and was practicing this till the year 1997. After that, I learnt Acupuncture and started practicing this system. It was in the year 2000 that I successfully treated a case of loss of central vision due to injury resulting in blood clot in the macula of a young patient. Encouraged by the results, I developed interest in this field. Although this patient was also termed as incurable/ irreversible loss of vision by modern medicine, he gained near normal vision. However, subsequent development into this field was not easy. It has taken me years to reach where I am today. Nurturing and growing in this field is a continuous process. I would like to share here that I have never ever imagined that one day I would be working in this field of medicine because a M.B.B.S doctor would never have been able to enter such a field.

We know that there is no cure for such ailments in Modern Medicine but many practitioners in Traditional Medicine are practising in these ailments; how do you compare your results with the other practitioners?

It is upto you to compare, but I have cured many legally blind patients with this technique. They are now self-dependent and are continuing same improvement, even after 10 years. This gives me immense satisfaction. Moreover when I receive an invitation from the U.S. Acupuncture Association requesting to publish my results, I got a chance to speak at the Indian Medical Association,all this explains where I stand.

Do you follow up these patients for any decline in improvement?

Yes I do follow up with these patients. I am happy to state that more than 90% of my patients have confirmed that there is no decline. In fact, some of them have given me feedback about the further improvement in vision even after completing the course of treatment.

Optic Nerve Atrophy Treatment in India

Optic Nerve Atrophy Treatment: Understanding Options and Approaches

Optic nerve atrophy refers to the degeneration of the optic nerve. Optic nerve transmits images formed on the retina in the eye to the visual cortex in the brain, and we ‘see’.

This condition can result from various causes, including glaucoma, traumatic injury, ischemia, post operative brain tumors etc.

As the optic nerve functions are affected, individuals may experience vision loss, partially or fully depending on cause and severity. While there is currently no definitive cure for optic nerve atrophy, several treatment options aim to manage symptoms, slow progression, and enhance visual function.

Understanding the Condition:

The optic nerve comprises a bundle of nerve fibers that relay visual signals from the retina to the brain. When these fibers are damaged, the ability to perceive visual information is compromised. The degree of vision loss can vary, ranging from mild visual disturbances to complete loss of sight, depending on the extent of the damage.

Treatment Options:

1. Managing Underlying Conditions: The first step in treating optic nerve atrophy is addressing any underlying conditions contributing to nerve damage. For example, if glaucoma is the cause, lowering intraocular pressure through acupuncture, medications or surgery can help prevent further damage. Similarly, managing systemic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension is crucial to preserving optic nerve health.

2. Regeneration of lost tissue of nerve: Till now it was perceived that once nerve tissue is dead, it is irreversible, but slowly this concept is changing with treatment modalities like acupuncture and tests of Modern medicine besides patients’ improvement.

Scenario is changing world over slowly.

3. Nutritional Supplements: Some studies suggest that certain nutritional supplements, such as omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants, may support optic nerve health. While research is ongoing, incorporating a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients may provide some benefits in preserving vision.

4. Neuroprotective Therapies: Emerging research into neuroprotective agents aims to protect and regenerate damaged nerve fibers. Some treatments, including electrical stimulation therapies and neuroprotective drugs, are being explored in clinical settings, offering hope for potential future interventions.

5. Acupuncture and Alternative Therapies: 5. ACUPUNCTURE, although acupuncture is grouped in Alternative therapy, means that if there is no treatment in the Modern Medicine you can try this. I Would like to submit that both acupuncture and Ayurveda both have very wide and deep literature.

When we read it at certain points, we are amazed that our senior practitioners have such an amazing understanding.

As the world is changing and health care too in near future there will be integration of all the systems for the patients.

Conclusion:

Definitely there is no definitive treatment for optic nerve atrophy in the Modern Medicine, though prevention by certain medicines have proved definitely to preserve optic nerve from further damage. This is great service to the patients.

And therapies like Acupuncture can provide a definite answer to regeneration of the lost portion of optic nerve.

We at us at Acupuncture India Centre have successfully achieved this goal and patients are generally stable over the years.

And we hope many more will be benefitted.