Treatment of congenital optic nerve atrophy with medicinal herbs

A woman in her 30s, previously diagnosed at an ophthalmology clinic with congenital optic nerve atrophy—a condition considered progressive and incurable—presented for treatment. Visual field loss exceeding 50% was observed in both eyes.
A diagnosis based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (utilizing specific herbal decoctions, distinct from Japanese *Kampo*) revealed marked declines in the metabolic functions of the heart, lungs, and nervous system. Treatment was administered using a formula centered on medicinal herbs designed to boost energy metabolism in these organs; subsequently, visual field loss improved by approximately 25% in both eyes.