Clinical Application of Acupuncture in Ophthalmology

Dabov, St.; Goutoranov, G.; Ivanova, R.; Petkova, N.

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“…Finally, increase of blood perfusion of certain areas of brain [26] could explain better vision at near. Studies in myopic patients [31,32] show a transient refractive effect after acupuncture of certain points [33]. These studies conclude relationship between visual acuity and brain blood perfusion.…”

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Evaluation of Amplitude of Accommodation in a Presbyopic Patient Undergoing Stimulation of Sizhukong Acupuncture Point (TH23) – Case Report

Oliveira¹

2018

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Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com but Helmholtz's hypothesis [5,6] is one of the most accepted theories that try to explain it. According to the Helmholtz´s model, the contraction of the ciliary muscle would allow relaxation of crystalline capsule, which, by elastic contraction, would deform the lens, increasing its thickness and, therefore, the optical power. When the ciliary muscle relaxes, the zonular tension will increase, tensioning the lens. This tension reduces its anteroposterior dimension and increases the focal distance.The aim of acupuncture is to treat health problems by application of stimuli through the skin, with insertion of needles at specific points [7,8]. The mechanisms of action of acupuncture are unknown, but evidences point to possible neurochemical phenomena [9][10][11]. Ancient reports in the literature of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) show that the stimulation of certain acupuncture points can improve visual acuity, particularly in cases of myopia and presbyopia [12]. To determine the effects of near visual acuity, we chose the Sizhukong acupuncture point (TH23), among other related points such ST4, B2, GB 37, ST 30 and L3 [13]. This article reports a clinical case of a presbyopic subject undergoing stimulation of the Sizhukong acupuncture point (TH23) and analyzes the behavior of her vision at near after needling. Case ReportG. A. L., Female, 56 years old, Brazilian, native of Guaratinga -Ba, from São Paulo, housewife, elementary school incomplete, catholic. This patient complaint of progressive loss of vision at near for about fifteen years ago. She refers low vision at near with her current reading glasses (+1.50 SPH). There is not pathological personal history, regular use of medication, or surgical history. The patient was orthophoric and remained orthophoric under cover/uncover test. Biomicroscopy and fundoscopy were normal. It could be observed phacosclerosis, but no cataracts. Tonometry In the Table 1 below the parameters of the patient's ophthalmic examination at first day are presented: Patient was under gone to bilateral needling of Sizhukong acupuncture point (TH23) with 25 X 40mmstainless steel needle at 7:20 a.m. The acupuncture's technic consisted of to prick the selected point before to leave needle resting for 20 minutes. After acupuncture session, the patient remained 20/20 in both eyes and gradually showed gain of visual acuity at near until to reach J1 line on Jaeger's table, without addition.No miosis was observed associated with gain of the amplitude of accommodation. After acupuncture session, visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation, vision at near and addition were evaluated at 7:50 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 14 p.m., 16 p.m., and 20 p.m. The findings of second day of examination are displayed in the next Table 2: It is notorious the gain of the accommodation amplitude of 3.50 D after the needling of Sizhukong acupuncture point (TH23).

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Evaluation of Amplitude of Accommodation in a Presbyopic Patient Undergoing Stimulation of Sizhukong Acupuncture Point (TH23) – Case Report

Oliveira¹

2018

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“…Its effects are based on secretion of neurotransmitters (e.g., endorphins, dynorphins, serotonin, kinins) within neural synapses in the spinal cord and central nervous system, which cause reduction in pain threshold, vasodilation and muscular relaxation (9)(10) . According to some Chinese authors, many ocular disorders could be treated with acupuncture (e.g., dry eye, allergic conjunctivitis, glaucoma, and cataract) and many textbooks covering acupuncture specialization courses recommend some acupoints for the treatment and prevention of cataract (11)(12)(13)(14)(15) . However there is only anecdotal basis to support this treatment modality and its real benefits are not known.…”

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Effect of electroacupuncture to prevent selenite-induced cataract in Wistar rats

Cariello¹,

Casanova²,

Filho³

et al. 2006

Arq. Bras. Oftalmol.

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“…Acupuncture in the field of ophthalmology was clinically applied to treat patients suffering from myopia, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa (degeneratio retinae pigmentosa), and optic nerve atrophy [2]. Uhrig et al reported that acupuncture therapy was suitable for decreasing the intraocular pressure (IOP) of glaucoma or ocular hypertension in human patients [6].…”

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Effect of Acupuncture on Intraocular Pressure in Normal Dogs

Kim

Seo

Nam

2005

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

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ABSTRACT. The effect of acupuncture on intraocular pressure (IOP) was evaluated in normal dogs. After determination of baseline pressure, acupuncture was applied at 3 acupoints (LI-4, LIV-3 and GB-37) for 20 min. After acupuncture treatment, IOP were significantly lowered 2.7 ± 0.1 in left eye, 1.7 ± 0.7 in right eye, respectively (p<0.05). From these results of this study, an acupuncture therapy may be valuable treatment for decreasing on IOP in dogs. KEY WORDS: acupuncture, canine, intraocular pressure.

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Clinical Application of Acupuncture in Ophthalmology

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Evaluation of Amplitude of Accommodation in a Presbyopic Patient Undergoing Stimulation of Sizhukong Acupuncture Point (TH23) – Case Report

Evaluation of Amplitude of Accommodation in a Presbyopic Patient Undergoing Stimulation of Sizhukong Acupuncture Point (TH23) – Case Report

Effect of electroacupuncture to prevent selenite-induced cataract in Wistar rats

Effect of Acupuncture on Intraocular Pressure in Normal Dogs

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