May 2005
Volume 46, Issue 13
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ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract  |   May 2005
Dry Eyes Syndrome: Psychovegetative Complaints Influenced by Acupuncture
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • J. Nepp
    Ophthalmology, Medical University, Vienna, Austria
  • L. Linzmayer
    Psychophysiology, Psychiatry, Medical University, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
  • K. Jandrasits
    Ophthalmology, Medical University, Vienna, Austria
  • G. Schild
    Ophthalmology, Medical University, Vienna, Austria
  • J. Schauersberger
    Ophthalmology, Medical University, Vienna, Austria
  • S. Richter–Müksch
    Ophthalmology, Medical University, Vienna, Austria
  • A. Wedrich
    Ophthalmology, Medical University, Vienna, Austria
  • Footnotes
    Commercial Relationships  J. Nepp, None; L. Linzmayer, None; K. Jandrasits, None; G. Schild, None; J. Schauersberger, None; S. Richter–Müksch, None; A. Wedrich, None.
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Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science May 2005, Vol.46, 2042. doi:
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      J. Nepp, L. Linzmayer, K. Jandrasits, G. Schild, J. Schauersberger, S. Richter–Müksch, A. Wedrich; Dry Eyes Syndrome: Psychovegetative Complaints Influenced by Acupuncture . Invest. Ophthalmol. Vis. Sci. 2005;46(13):2042.

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Abstract

Abstract: : Purpose: This study was performed to evaluate if acupuncture reduce the psychovegeative tension of patients with dry eye syndromes. Methods: In a randomized double blind study patients with dry eyes were observed. The tension of the sympathetic system was measured by skin contact level, and habituation, and the pupillary diameter by a TV pupillometer 1050 (whittaker cooperation). Evaluation of mood and the psychic condition was by means of the Zerssen patient self–rating questionnaire. The tear film was evaluated by slit lamp, Schirmer test(I), break up time and Rosa Bengal staining. Laser acupuncture and sham–laser were carried out double blind randomized for 10 weeks. The paired t–test served for statistic analysis. Results: 50 patients were observed. After acupuncture with the laser the diameter of the pupil reduced 1,2 average, 0,1 mm in the sham–laser–group. Perspiration reduced and skin tension values improved from 42,2 to 48 after laser and 37,1 to 37,8 after sham–laser. The emotional well–being improved with a statistically significant difference between the first and second measurement in the examinations of both groups. The parameters of dry eyes improved after laser, the difference was significant (p<0,05). Rosa–Bengal–staining and Schirmer tests however, produced no statistically significant difference. Conclusions: The elevated psychovegetative tension in dry eyes syndrome lowered after acupuncture, which is well known as a relaxing method.

Keywords: clinical (human) or epidemiologic studies: treatment/prevention assessment/controlled • cornea: tears/tear film/dry eye • quality of life 
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