Clinical Observation on Combining Acupuncture and Eye Drops for Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Item
Title
Clinical Observation on Combining Acupuncture and Eye Drops for Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Journal Publication
Date
2013
volume
11(2)
pages
93-95
Research Type
RCT
Keywords
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 the 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.
doi
10.1007/s11726-013-0665-6
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has health condition studied
Eye Diseases
plan
>1/WK
has study population number
19
has duration
3 Weeks