Discussion on pathogenesis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy based on the theory of'turbidity invading the clear orifice and harmony'
The theory of'turbidity invading the clear orifice and harmony'is a theoretical thought about traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)pathogenesis put forward by FU Renyu,a ophthalmology master in Ming dynasty,which has important guiding significance for explaining the occurrence,development,prognosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy,but previous studies have less understanding in this theory,this paper aims to explore the meaning of'turbidity,clear orifice and harmony',to explore the performance of'turbidity invading the clear orifice and harmony'in diabetic retinopathy from the perspective of microcirculation.It is believed that the key pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy is the connotation of turbidity,the deficiency of vital essence and the nourishment's loss of the upper orifices,and damp heat,phlegm,stasis and poison are pathological products,spleen,liver and kidney are the main viscera of deficiency after disease,establish the basic treatment idea of'changing turbidity and supplementing deficiency'.The core treatment method is to clear heat and dehumidify,dissolve phlegm and promote blood circulation,detoxify and dispel turbidity,replenish spleen,regulate liver and kidney,in order to provide reference for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy with integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine.
Turbidity invading the clear orifice and harmonyDiabetic retinopathy(DR)MicrocirculationPathogenesisTreatment