An analysis of the diagnosis and treatment approach for dry eye syndrome based on the theory that the liver opens into the eyes

Corresponding author: chen mei, 523866483@qq.com

DOI: 10.12201/bmr.202608.00032

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  Abstract: Dry eye syndrome lies in the eye orifices, with its root root in the liver. The liver governs dispersion and blood storage, opening the orifices to the eyes. The transformation and application of tears help liver qi flow smoothly and liver blood is abundant. Based on the theory that the liver opens the orifices to the eyes, this paper proposes that liver qi stagnation, liver blood deficiency, and liver meridian heat stagnation are the core pathogenesis. The three exhibit a dynamic evolution of stagnation—deficiency—heat, which can be interwoven and intertwined. In clinical practice, liver regulation should be the pivot, establishing three methods: soothing the liver to relieve depression, nourishing blood and softening the liver, clearing the liver and moistening the eyes, while also strengthening the spleen and benefiting the kidneys, so that liver qi flows smoothly, liver blood is abundant, the eye vessels are smooth, and tears are produced spontaneously.

  Key words: dry eye syndrome; The liver opens its orifices to the eyes; Treatment is based on the liver principle; Syndrome differentiation and treatment; Pathogenesis and evolution

  Submit time: 16 August 2026

  Copyright: The copyright holder for this preprint is the author/funder, who has granted biomedRxiv a license to display the preprint in perpetuity.
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