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Press Needle: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Myopia Patients with Dry Eye

Press Needle: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Myopia Patients with Dry Eye

Published on: April 12, 2024

Acupuncture for treating dry eye: a systematic review.

Myeong Soo Lee¹, Byung-Cheul Shin, Tae-Young Choi

¹Division of Standard Research, Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Daejeon, South Korea. drmslee@gmail.com

Acta Ophthalmologica

|March 27, 2010

Summary

Acupuncture shows potential for improving dry eye symptoms, significantly enhancing tear production and reducing corneal staining compared to artificial tears. However, more high-quality research is needed for definitive conclusions on its effectiveness.

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Press Needle: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Myopia Patients with Dry Eye

Press Needle: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy for Myopia Patients with Dry Eye

Published on: April 12, 2024

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Integrative Medicine
Clinical Research

Background:

Dry eye disease is a prevalent condition affecting millions worldwide.
Current treatments, such as artificial tears, offer symptomatic relief but may not address underlying mechanisms.
Exploring alternative therapies like acupuncture is crucial for comprehensive dry eye management.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture as a therapeutic intervention for dry eye syndrome.
To synthesize evidence from randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing acupuncture with conventional treatments for dry eye.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature search was conducted across 14 databases up to December 2009.
Included studies were RCTs comparing acupuncture to conventional dry eye treatments.
Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane criteria.

Main Results:

A meta-analysis of three RCTs indicated acupuncture significantly improved tear break-up time, Schirmer test scores, response rates, and corneal staining compared to artificial tears.
Three other RCTs comparing acupuncture plus artificial tears versus artificial tears alone yielded mixed results, with some showing superiority and others no significant difference.
Two studies reported better outcomes for Schirmer test scores and reduced artificial tear usage when acupuncture was added to conventional treatment.

Conclusions:

The current evidence suggests a potential benefit of acupuncture in managing dry eye.
However, the limited number, small sample sizes, and methodological quality of existing RCTs restrict the ability to draw firm conclusions.
Further high-quality randomized clinical trials are warranted to establish the definitive efficacy of acupuncture for dry eye treatment.