Effects of Acupuncture on Glaucoma
Author Information
Author(s): Shin Takayama, Takashi Seki, Toru Nakazawa, Naoko Aizawa, Seri Takahashi, Masashi Watanabe, Masayuki Izumi, Soichiro Kaneko, Tetsuharu Kamiya, Ayane Matsuda, Akiko Kikuchi, Tomoyuki Yambe, Makoto Yoshizawa, Shin-ichi Nitta, Nobuo Yaegashi
Primary Institution: Tohoku University
Hypothesis
Does acupuncture improve retrobulbar circulation in patients with open-angle glaucoma?
Conclusion
Acupuncture can improve retrobulbar circulation and intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma.
Supporting Evidence
- Acupuncture significantly decreased intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma.
- The resistive index in the short posterior ciliary artery decreased significantly after acupuncture treatment.
- The study suggests acupuncture may be an effective additional therapy for glaucoma.
Takeaway
Acupuncture might help people with glaucoma by improving blood flow in their eyes.
Methodology
The study involved 11 patients with open-angle glaucoma who received acupuncture treatment and had their retrobulbar circulation and intraocular pressure measured.
Potential Biases
The study design may introduce bias due to the small sample size and lack of control group.
Limitations
The study was a case series and the intervention was provided only once, requiring longer observation for conclusive results.
Participant Demographics
One male and ten female patients with a mean age of 63 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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