The Treatment of Conjunctivitis by Acupuncture

Acupuncture can be very helpful in the treatment of both acute and chronic conjunctivitis. In an acute attack, the itching and discomfort can often be reduced in just one treatment. In chronic conditions where the problem is more long-standing, the condition can often be cured over the course of some 20 treatments. This article discusses the aetiology, presentation and treatment by acupuncture of acute and chronic conjunctivitis as well as of seasonal allergic rhinitis.