Can glaucoma be treated with acupuncture?

Yes: Acupuncture can be used to treat glaucoma, though i would recommend only using it in addition to traditional medical therapies. There is one study that showed a decrease in intraocular pressure after acupuncture, but overall there is limited evidence.

Yes: Yes approp accupuncute has been shown to reduce ocular pressure, specifically manipulation of the ub, st and gb channels has been shown to be helpful. Would recommend as adjuvant therapy to traditional medical therapy, not first line treatment.

No: In glaucoma, three parameters must be carefully measured & monitored— the pressure in the eye, the damage to the optic nerve, and the extent of vision loss—and treatment started or adjusted. Unfortunately none of these examinations are performed by acupuncturists, herbalists, or any alternative practitioners. Progressive glaucoma can lead to blindness if these tests are neglected.

Yes: Agree withdoctor woods. There are auricular (ear) acupuncture protocols which can be beneficial in the treatment of glaucoma.