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KMID : 0363320180390020201
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Journal of Korean Oriental Internal Medicine
2018 Volume.39 No. 2 p.201 ~ p.208
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A Case Report of a Thalamus, Midbrain, and Cerebellum Infarction Patient Suffering from Blepharoptosis and Ocular Motility Disorders Treated by Korean Medicine
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Woo Seong-Jin
Baek Kyung-Min
Chang Woo-Seok
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Abstract
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Objectives: This is a case report about the effect of Korean medicine on blepharoptosis and ocular motility disorders that occur with thalamus, midbrain, and cerebellum infarctions.
Methods: The patient was treated using Korean medicine such as acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine (Boyanghwano-tang-gamibang). The change of blepharoptosis was evaluated by measurement of palpebral fissure width (PFW), marginal reflex distance-1 (MRD1), and marginal reflex distance-2 (MRD2). The change inocular motility disorders was evaluated by comparison using photographs of the extraocular movements of the patient. We used the Numeric Rating Scale-11 (NRS-11) of diplopia and dizziness to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.
Results: After treatment, blepharoptosis and ocular motility disorders were improved. The NRS-11 score of dizziness decreased from 10 to 7, and diplopia disappeared after Korean medicine treatment.
Conclusions: According to this study, Korean medicine can be effective for treating blepharoptosis and ocular motility disorders in thalamus, midbrain, and cerebellum infarctions.
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KEYWORD
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stroke, Blepharoptosis, ocular motility disorders, oculomotor nerve palsy, Korean medicine
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