针灸治疗重症上睑下垂一例个案报道

A Case Report of Acupuncture and Moxibustion for Treating Severe Ptosis of the Upper Eyelid

摘要: 文章报道一例采用针灸为主治疗重症后天性上睑下垂的个案。患者为老年男性，无明显诱因情况下，出现重度右侧上睑下垂，经西医评估手术风险高且效果不确定后，转而寻求针灸治疗。通过以局部取穴与远端取穴、循经取穴相结合的治疗方案，经过两个疗程的针灸干预，患者睑裂宽度显著增加，眼部功能及生活质量得到明显改善。本案例表明，针灸作为非手术治疗重症上睑下垂的一种潜在替代或辅助疗法，值得进一步深入研究和探讨。

Abstract: This paper reports a case of severe acquired ptosis treated primarily with acupuncture and moxibustion. The patient, an elderly male, developed severe right upper eyelid ptosis without apparent triggers. After a Western medical assessment indicated high surgical risks and uncertain outcomes, he sought acupuncture treatment. Through a therapeutic approach combining local, distal, and meridian-based point selection, two acupuncture intervention sessions led to significant increases in palpebral fissure width, along with notable improvements in ocular function and quality of life. This case demonstrates that acupuncture, as a potential non-surgical alternative or adjunct therapy for severe upper eyelid ptosis, warrants further in-depth research and exploration.