Abstract
Introduction The aim of this study was to report the effect of Korean medicine treatments on a stroke patient with homonymous hemianopsia. Case Presentation A 50-year-old male with a posterior cerebral artery infarction had continuously deteriorating symptoms of right homonymous hemianopsia, fatigue, dizziness, and light sensitivity. Treatment with Korean medicine therapy, including acupuncture and herbal medicine significantly improved the patientâs symptoms. The result of a visual field test (VFI) was also improved after treatment, and no side effects were observed during treatment. Conclusion Korean medicine treatment can be considered an effective treatment for homonymous hemianopsia in stroke patients. Keywords: case report, homonymous hemianopsia, Bojungikki-tang, visual field test, visual defect
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