Experience of Treating Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis with the Syndrome of Healthy Qi Deficiency and Pathogenic Qi Lingering
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis(VKC)is a common type of allergic conjunctivitis(AC).Chinese medicine combined with eye drops demonstrates unique advantages in treating VKC.This paper analyzes the etiology and pathogenesis of VKC.Li Liangchang believes that VKC is caused by latent wind pathogen and upward invasion of dampness-heat pathogen.At the late stage of this disease,the internal deficiency and residual pathogen cause itchy eyes.Accordingly,the treatment should follow the principles of reinforcing healthy qi to eliminate pathogen and dispersing wind to clear heat.Tuomin Zhiyang Formula(self-designed)is applied in the treatment and modified according to the syndromes of patients,showcasing definite therapeutic effects.
allergic conjunctivitisvernal keratoconjunctivitishealthy qi deficiency and pathogenic qi lingeringitchy eyesTuomin Zhiyang Formula