Blurry Vision in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding different blurry vision patterns according to TCM theory

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8
TCM Patterns
42
Formulas
Overview
What causes it 8 TCM patterns documented
How to recognize Symptoms specific to each blurry vision pattern
Classical remedies 42 herbal formulas documented

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) interprets blurry vision through a lens of energy balance. Unlike the focus on anatomical defects in Western medicine, TCM considers vision clarity as a reflection of internal health.

The concept of 'Qi', the vital life force, along with the harmony of Yin and Yang energies in the body, is central. Recognizing the specific 'pattern' behind the symptom is key because it guides how TCM practitioners approach treatment, aiming to restore the body’s equilibrium and improve vision.

TCM Patterns for Blurry Vision

Blood Deficiency

Causes: Blurred vision

6 variations documented
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations,

Blood Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Dizziness, Scanty menstruation, Amenorrhea, Dull shallow face, Pale lips, Poor memory,

Liver and Heart Blood Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Palpitations, Dizziness, Insomnia, Vivid dreaming, Poor memory, Anxiety,

Liver Blood Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Blurry vision, Dull pale complexion, Scanty menstruation, Limb numbness, Pale lips, Muscle weakness,

Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs,

Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Palpitations,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Yin Deficiency

Causes: Blurred vision

5 variations documented
Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Hearing loss, Lower back pain, Vertical headaches, Occipital headache,

Kidney Yin Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Excessive sweating, Back pain, Hearing loss, Dry mouth and throat at night, Lower back pain, Constipation,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Liver Yin Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Dizziness, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs, Insomnia, Blurry vision, Eye floaters,

Deficiency of the Liver and Kidney Yin
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Sore knees, Lower back pain, Knee weakness, Dry mouth, Dry tongue, Dizziness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain,

Qi Deficiency

Causes: Blurred vision

4 variations documented
Qi and Blood Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: General weakness, Generalized fatigue, Weak voice, Pale face, Shortness of breath, Palpitations,

Gallbladder Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Timidity, Easily startled, Lack of courage, Indecision, Sighing, Dizziness,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Liver Qi Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Eye floaters, Nervousness, Timidity, Easily startled,

Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Dizziness, Unsteadiness, Blurry vision, Deafness, Tinnitus, Shortness of breath,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Wind

Causes: Blurred vision

3 variations documented
Interior Wind
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Convulsions, Hand tremor, Dizziness, Paralysis, Coma, Tic disorder,

Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Blood Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Fine tremor, Facial tic, Dizziness, Blurry vision, Limb numbness, Tingling of limbs,

Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension,

Yang Excess

Causes: Blurred vision

2 variations documented
Liver Wind agitating Internally due to Liver Yang Rising
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Tremors, Facial tic, Severe dizziness, Tinnitus, Headaches, Hypertension,

Liver Yang Rising
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Deafness, Blurry vision, Dry mouth,

Blood Stasis

Causes: Blurred vision

2 variations documented
Spleen and Liver Blood Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Loss of appetite, Slight abdominal distension after eating, Generalized fatigue, General weakness, Dull pale complexion, Weak limbs,

Blood Deficiency and Stagnation
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Dizziness, Blurry vision, Lackluster complexion and nails, Muscle tension, Insomnia, Palpitations,

Traditional Herbal Formulas

Heat

Causes: Blurred vision

2 variations documented
Half Exterior Half Interior
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Chest distension, Bitter taste in the mouth, Dry cough, Anxiety, Restlessness, Vomit,

Traditional Herbal Formulas
Disharmony between Heart and Kidneys
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Palpitations, Poor memory, Lower back pain,

Essence Deficiency

Causes: Blurred vision

1 variation documented
Kidney Essence Deficiency
How it presents with blurry vision

Blurred vision

Along with: Deafness, Decreased mental sharpness, Retardation, Osteomalacia, Hair loss, Lower back pain,

Herbal Formulas for Blurry Vision

Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas used to address blurry vision

Si Wu Tang

Addresses these blurry vision patterns:

Yin Deficiency Blood Deficiency Wind Qi Deficiency Blood Stasis

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

Addresses these blurry vision patterns:

Yin Deficiency Blood Deficiency Wind Yang Excess Heat

Gui Pi Tang

Addresses these blurry vision patterns:

Blood Deficiency Qi Deficiency Blood Stasis

Qi Ju Di Huang Wan

Addresses these blurry vision patterns:

Wind Yin Deficiency Yang Excess

E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang

Addresses these blurry vision patterns:

Wind Blood Deficiency Yang Excess

Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang

Addresses these blurry vision patterns:

Wind Yin Deficiency Yang Excess

Bu Gan Tang

Addresses these blurry vision patterns:

Wind Blood Deficiency Yin Deficiency

Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang

Addresses these blurry vision patterns:

Blood Deficiency Qi Deficiency

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

Addresses these blurry vision patterns:

Wind Yang Excess