Acupuncture Combined with Periocular Injection for Treatment of Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy with Cystoid Macular Edema: A Case Report.

Chin J Integr Med

Department of Ophthalmology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100010, China.

Published: January 2025


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For HCQ retinopathy with CME, acupuncture combined with periocular injection can be used to improve the CME and protect the central vision. Subsequent research endeavors involving a more extensive cohort and extended observation periods are warranted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety profile of the intervention.

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