Degenerative Eye Condition Treatments NYC by Marc Bystock L.Ac.
Treatments for Eye Degeneration NYC Acupuncturist in Midtown Manhattan NY 10016
If you are seeking to improve your degenerative eye condition or any other severe eye disorder, I am here to offer the help you deserve! Your eye may be the most vital sensory organ that you have. If you are dealing with visual changes or the possibility of vision loss, I want you to keep an open mind to exploring all options.
The loss of all or even part of your visual field could mean enormous changes to your life. Don't let vision loss, depression, anger, and uncertainty become the new norm. I specialize in treating conditions of the eye using Traditional Chinese Medical Ophthalmology (TCM). Acupuncture and naturopathic techniques have been successfully used to treat a variety of eye conditions for over two thousand years.
As a licensed practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine since 1996, I possess a deep understanding of the use of acupuncture and holistic medicine to help manage and improve a wide variety of eye disorders. Most of my eye patients come to me after receiving a diagnosis from their eye specialist. In most cases, patients have sought out my unique services, knowledge, and abilities because their conditions have not adequately improved under conventional care. Unfortunately, for some conditions, conventional medicine may have little to offer the patient.
Whenever I speak to the public about my expertise in acupuncture and nutrition for degenerative eye disorders, I always find that most people are unaware that acupuncture can be used to help improve the condition of the eyes.
Acupuncture ophthalmology is not well known even by ophthalmologists and optometrists.
My Specialty: The Eye Conditions I Treat
- Macular degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Dry eye syndrome
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Eye Floaters
- Retinitis pigmentosa
- Stargardt's disease
I use both Micro-Acupuncture and the Acunova acupuncture systems to help improve my patients' eye conditions. Acupuncture needles are mainly placed on the hands and feet. Other modalities used include cold laser and electrical stimulation.
Needles are never placed in the eyes. Although I do not consider acupuncture a cure for retinal and optic nerve damage, it is a superior modality that allows your body and your eyes the ability to heal and repair from degenerative damage. Over 75% of my patients respond with improvement. I am constantly receiving new education and improving the program that I developed for degenerative eye conditions, the "NYC Holistic Eye Acupuncture Program."
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Macular degeneration occurs when the tissue of the macula, the most sensitive portion of the retina, malfunctions. The macula permits you to have central vision and to see in detail. The retina functions by converting light into electrical signals that are transmitted to the optic nerve and then to the brain. The brain interprets the electrical message into the images that we see. Damage to the macula may result in loss of central vision, blurry vision, or dark vision of one or both eyes. Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over 60. Other causative factors include family history, genetics, and smoking.
- Glaucoma - Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to the optic nerve of the eye. It is usually associated with intraocular pressure. The optic nerve is the part of the eye that transmits electrical signals to the brain for image interpretation. Pressure can damage the optic nerve over time, leading to slow but progressive vision loss. Glaucoma is often called the "silent thief of vision" because it is asymptomatic during its progression, giving no clue to the damage being done until it's too late. It is important that glaucoma be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible. If left untreated, it may lead to vision loss in just a few years.
- Dry Eyes - Tears are needed to maintain a healthy lubrication of the eyes. Also, they help to provide clear vision. Every 10 seconds, our eyes blink to pump tears along the ocular surface. Tears help to cleanse the eyes of foreign debris, including infection. Dry eyes are a common condition that occurs when your eyes are unable to produce adequate lubrication.
- Diabetic Retinopathy - Diabetic Retinopathy occurs in people with diabetes. High blood sugar damages the retina by blocking the tiny blood vessels that supply it. New blood vessels may develop as an alternative, but they can be poorly formed and may result in leakage. If you have Diabetic Retinopathy, it is important to monitor your blood sugar, manage your diabetes, and regularly check your blood pressure and cholesterol.
From my perspective, using Traditional Chinese Medical ophthalmology for the conditions listed above makes perfect sense. Most degenerative eye conditions and serious eye disorders result from excessive inflammation, oxidation, and reduced blood flow to the eyes.
Contact NYC Acupuncturist Marc Bystock L.Ac. for Eye Degeneration Treatment
The special acupuncture techniques and related methods I have developed to treat my eye patients help reduce inflammation and oxidation. In addition, acupuncture treatments will increase blood perfusion to the optic nerve and retina. The result will be increased oxygen and nutrient delivery to the eye and decreased stored waste. The right conditions must be in place for the eyes to improve.
My passion is helping you improve your vision with cutting-edge, non-invasive techniques that really work. I offer a free consultation by phone or in person. I sincerely wish to create a plan that will help you to see better.
Please contact me today!
