
在門診中,我們常說:「眼睛是靈魂之窗」。這句話不只是文學形容,在中醫裡,它對應著真實的生理機制。當心神受困、情緒內耗時,身體的能量流動便會受阻,最終在最敏感的感官——眼睛,發出求救訊號。
三年多前,一對來自桃園的母女走進診間。患者是一位小學六年級的女孩,主訴是經常性的頭暈,且只要長時間注視物體,眼睛就會感到劇烈的脹痛。
看似單純的眼科問題,在我們深入對談後,剝開了一層又一層的心結。

The following article is adapted from the clinical insights of Dr. Yu-Yen Lin, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) ophthalmologist. It is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical consultation. Patient names have been changed to protect privacy.
Joan: “I heard that night blindness will eventually lead to total blindness. I’m so afraid that day will come. Can TCM help me?”Dr. Lin: “Currently there is no cure for hereditary night blindness. What TCM can do is aim to support eye health and slow the progression. Some patients report that their sense of brightness and clarity improves during treatment. By nourishing the body and addressing underlying imbalances, we hope to delay further degeneration.”
