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Clinical observation on combining acupuncture and eye drops for primary open angle glaucoma

Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science volume 11, pages 93–95 (2013)Cite this article

Abstract

Objective

To observe the clinical efficacy of combining acupuncture and eye drops for primary open angle glaucoma.

Methods

A total of 19 (38 eyes) cases with primary open angle glaucoma were randomized into a treatment group (10 cases) and a control group (9 cases). The treatment group was treated with acupuncture and eye drops, whereas the control group was treated with eye drops alone. Then the intraocular pressure was measured respectively prior to treatment, 1 month and 3 months after treatment to determine the differences.

Results

After 1 and 3 months of treatment, the intraocular pressure in the treatment group were significantly reduced (P<0.05); and there was a statistical difference in intraocular pressure between the treatment and the control group (P<0.05).

Conclusion

Combining acupuncture and eye drops is better than eye drops alone for primary open angle glaucoma.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, the 89th Hospital of Chinese People’s Liberation Army, Shandong, 261021, China

    Fei Liu, Bang-lei Li, Jing-feng Yang, Li-na Song, Kai Tang & Xue-ling Song

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Author: Liu Fei, associated chief physician.

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Liu, F., Li, Bl., Yang, Jf. et al. Clinical observation on combining acupuncture and eye drops for primary open angle glaucoma. J. Acupunct. Tuina. Sci. 11, 93–95 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11726-013-0665-6

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Key Words

  • Acupuncture Therapy
  • Acupuncture Medication Combined
  • Glaucoma
  • Intraocular Pressure

CLC Number

  • R246.82