A Clinical Study of Acupuncture and SSP (Silver Spike Point) Electro-therapy for Dry Eye Syndrome

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (02) ◽  
pp. 197-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuo-Lieh Tseng ◽  
Hsu-Jan Liu ◽  
Kam-Yuen Tso ◽  
Lin-Chung Woung ◽  
Yi-Chang Su ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Dry Eye Syndrome ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Artificial Tears ◽  
Schirmer Test ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Right

The present study was designed as a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of acupuncture and silver spike point (SSP) electro-therapy on dry eye syndrome. A total of 43 dry eye syndrome patients participated in the present study. Subjects were divided into control, acupuncture and SSP electro-therapy groups. The three groups were all given artificial tears treatment. Patients in the treatment groups were given two 20-minute treatments of either acupuncture or SSP. Assessment was carried out using the Basal Schirmer test, tear break-up time (BUT), visual analog scale (VAS) and an overall score of eye condition. After four weeks of treatment, both the acupuncture and SSP treatment groups showed improvements over the control group, in Schirmer tests of the left eye and average tearing of both eyes. After 8 weeks of treatment, both treatment groups showed improvements over the control group both in Schirmer tests and VAS. For the right eye, treatment groups showed significant improvements in Schirmer test and VAS versus the control group averages for both eyes. There was no significant difference in BUT at any time. Comparing scores before and after treatment, the acupuncture and SSP groups showed a significant improvement compared to the control group. The acupuncture group showed a greater 8-week improvement in Schirmer tests scores compared to the SSP group. However, the SSP group patients used fewer applications of artificial tears. Acupuncture and SSP electro-therapy were effective in increasing tear secretion in patients with dry eye syndrome. The SSP electro-therapy not only alleviated dry eye syndrome, but also reduced the number of applications of artificial tears necessary.

scholarly journals The Effect of 1,8-Cineole Inhalation on Preoperative Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ka Young Kim ◽  
Hyo Jin Seo ◽  
Sun Seek Min ◽  
Mira Park ◽  
Geun Hee Seol
Keyword(s):  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Major Constituent ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Almond Oil ◽  
Eucalyptus Oil ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Selective Nerve Root Block

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of inhalation of eucalyptus oil and its constituents on anxiety in patients before selective nerve root block (SNRB). This study was a randomized controlled trial carried out in 62 patients before SNRB. The patients were randomized to inhale limonene, 1,8-cineole, or eucalyptus oil, each at concentrations of 1% vol/vol in almond oil or almond oil (control). Anxiety-visual analog scale (A-VAS), state-trait anxiety inventory (STAI), profile of mood states (POMS), pain-visual analog scale (P-VAS), blood pressure, and pulse rate were measured before and after inhalation prior to SNRB. Measures of anxiety, including A-VAS (P<0.001), STAI (P=0.005), and POMS (P<0.001), were significantly lower in 1,8-cineole than in the control group and significantly greater in 1,8-cineole than in the eucalyptus group in A-VAS. P-VAS was significantly lower after than before inhalation of limonene, 1,8-cineole, and eucalyptus, despite having no significant difference in the four groups compared with control group. 1,8-Cineole, a major constituent of eucalyptus, was effective in decreasing anxiety before SNRB. The present findings suggest that inhalation of 1,8-cineole may be used to relieve anxiety before, during, and after various operations, in addition to SNRB.

scholarly journals Non-Conservative Therapy in the Prevention of Subepithelial Fibroplasia after LASEK Hypermetropia Correction

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-206
Author(s):  
S. A. Korotkikh ◽  
A. E. Bogachev ◽  
A. S. Shamkin
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Sodium Hyaluronate ◽  
Early Postoperative Period ◽  
Diagnostic Methods ◽  
Dry Eye Syndrome ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Postoperative Therapy ◽  
Significant Difference

The results of observation of patients who underwent vision eximerlaser correction by the LASEK method regarding medium degree of hyperopia were analyzed.Purpose:to investigate the severity of the «dry eye» syndrome and corneal subepithelial fibroplasia in patients after laser correction of  hyperopia by the LASEK method, and their prevention by reducing  the preservative action on the eye surface.Patients and methods.The study included 40 patients (76 eyes), aged 21–46 years (32.98 ± 1.79) who underwent LASEK surgery for  moderate hyperopia (4.03 ± 0.38 D). Patients were divided into two  groups: 1) control group (20 patients, 37 eyes) — postoperative  therapy included the corneoprotector “Stilavit®” and the preparation  of hyaluronic acid “Oksial®”, containing preservatives;  2) the study group (20 patients, 39 eyes) — postoperative therapy  included the corneoprotector “Hilozar-comod®” and the artificial tear  preparation “Hilo-comod®”, which did not contain reservatives. Ophthalmic examination included, in addition to standard diagnostic  methods, the Norn test, the Schirmer test, the staining of the eye  surface with lissamine green. In addition, a questionnaire was  conducted on a modified OSDI questionnaire; there a section  characterizing the quality of vision (section B) was removed.Results.The analysis of the obtained data showed that in the study group there was less pronounced “dry eye” syndrome at 3,6,12  months after the operation. The maximum difference in the  indicators of the “dry eye” syndrome between the groups was at 3  and 6 months of the postoperative period. When evaluating corneal  subepithelial fibroplasia, maximum attention was paid to the  frequency and the intensity index. It was shown a significant  difference in the intensity of the haze between the study group and the control group by 26.1 % at 3 months, by 62.2 % at 6  months and by 65.3 % 12 months after the operation. Conclusion.Nonconservative therapy with sodium hyaluronate and  dexapanthenol in the early postoperative period and only sodium  hydrolurate allows to reduce the severity of the dry eye syndrome  after laser correction of hypermetropia and, as a result, to reduce  the intensity of haze development by 65.3 %, and its frequency on 11,5 %.

Comparative analysis of incidence of dry eye syndrome after ReLEx SMILE and FemtoLASIK keratorefractive surgeries

2021 ◽  
pp. 192-196
Author(s):  
A.D. Pilipenko ◽  
◽  
R.A. Burya ◽  
A.V. Romanova ◽  
E.L. Sorokin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Refractive Surgery ◽  
Photorefractive Effect ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Dry Eye Syndrome ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Breakup Time

The main factor in pathogenesis of postoperative dry eye syndrome (DES) is damage to subbasal nerve plexus and stromal nerve endings. Taking into account the different principles of photorefractive effect on cornea of FemtoLASIK and ReLEx SMILE technologies, we decided on our own clinical experience to evaluate incidence of this undesirable complication. Purpose. Comparative study of frequency and timing of relief of postoperative DES after FemtoLASIK and ReLEx SMILE in patients with myopia. Material and methods. The study involved 32 patients (64 eyes) with varying degrees of myopia. The patients were divided into 2 groups: 1st group - 17 patients (34 eyes) after FemtoLASIK surgery, 2nd group - 15 people (30 eyes) after ReLEx SMILE procedure. Control group consist of 15 patients with comparable myopia who had not undergone refractive surgery was also observed. Patients underwent an assessment of the OSDI index, Norn and Schirmer tests, as well as degree of staining of anterior ocular surface 1, 6 and 12 months after refractive surgery. Results. There was statistically significant difference in total tear production, in tear breakup time (TBUT) and in the OSDI index between study groups 1 month after surgery in favor of ReLEx SMILE procedure. After 6 months, TBUT after FemtoLASIK significantly differed from control values. 12 months after surgery, studied parameters did not differ significantly from control. Conclusion. According to our datas, ReLEx SMILE procedure has lower negative effect on ocular surface compared to FemtoLASIK technique, which is manifested by less pronounced subjective symptoms of DES, as well as their faster relief. Key words: dry eye syndrome, ReLEx SMILE, FemtoLASIK.

scholarly journals “Keratrop” eye drops efficacy in dry eye syndrome treatment in diabetic patients

The Eye ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (4(132)) ◽  
pp. 36-41
Author(s):  
F. A. Bakhritdinova ◽  
F. A. Haydarova ◽  
K. I. Narzikulova ◽  
I. F. Nabieva
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Dry Eye ◽  
Tear Film ◽  
Dry Eye Syndrome ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Eye Drops ◽  
Artificial Tears ◽  
Antidiabetic Treatment ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Significance. Prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing worldwide. People with diabetes are at higher risk to dry eye syndrome (DES). The increasing dependence of society on computers, air conditioning, and visual workload, etc. results in an increase in the manifestations of DES in diabetic patients. A significant part of the socially active population with diabetes requires prescription of drugs aimed at correcting disorders associated with both hyperglycemia and dry eyes. Conservative treatment of DES in case of diabetes includes prescription of artificial tears, metabolic, immunocorrecting, hormonal, antiallergic therapies as well as treatment of meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). The tear substitutes, however, cannot always satisfy the needs of doctors and patients due to the imperfections of their formulas. Therefore, more and more new drugs are introduced to the market that require a comprehensive assessment.Purpose. To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Keratrop eye drops – a new artificial tear formulation – in dry eye syndrome treatment in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM).Methods. The study included 65 patients (130 eyes) with dry eye syndrome stages I and II associated with mild and moderate diabetes. These were adult patients of both sexes who had not previously received artificial tears as treatment and were undergoing either inpatient or domiciliary care. All studied patients provided a written informed consent and were divided into 2 groups by random sampling. The main group (35 patients) was receiving Keratrop instillations 2 times a day during 14 days, in the course of antidiabetic treatment. Instillations of “artificial tear” were not prescribed to patients of the control group (30 patients), and they only received antidiabetic treatment prescribed by the endocrinologist. Before and after treatment, all patients underwent standard ophthalmic examinations, meibography imaging, tear film assessment and filled in OSDI questionnaires.Results. The study showed that during treatment, in patients of the experimental group – with both I and II dry eye syndrome stages – a significant decrease in subjective and objective manifestations was observed, along with an improvement in the tear film stability. In the control group, positive dynamics was observed only in patients with the first stage of dry eye syndrome.Conclusion. Dry eye syndrome treatment in patients with diabetes should be comprehensive and must include both basic antidiabetic therapy and instillation of tear substitutes.

scholarly journals THE COMBINATION OF EXERCISE AND ASCORBIC ACID DECREASE BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL AND TEND TO AMELIORATE PANCREATIC ISLETS AREA ON HIGH CARBOHYDRATE DIET RATS

2019 ◽  
pp. 20-24
Author(s):  
LILIK HERAWATI ◽  
LINA LUKITASARI ◽  
RIMBUN RIMBUN ◽  
BAMBANG PURWANTO ◽  
GADIS MEINAR SARI
Keyword(s):  
Ascorbic Acid ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
High Carbohydrate ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Decrease Blood Glucose

Objective: This study is conducted to determine the protective effects of physical exercise and ascorbic acid on increasing blood glucose (BG) levels and islet pancreatic area in high-carbohydrate (HC) diet rats. Methods: A total of 20 rats were divided into four groups: Control group which was a HC and treatment groups which were HC plus exercise (HCEx), HC plus ascorbic acid (HCAs), and HCEx and ascorbic acid (HCExAs). The duration of treatment was 9 weeks. Swimming to exercise held 6 times a week and ascorbic acid dose was 9 mg. Results: It showed that the smallest body weight was HCEx group. BG difference (before and after treatment = BG diff) had a significant difference (p=0.021) among groups, and the lowest level of BG diff was HCEx group. HCAs had the biggest BG diff. However, there was no significantly difference among groups on islet pancreatic area, but HC group had the largest area. Conclusion: This study suggests that a combination of exercise and ascorbic acid on HC diet subject may regulate BG level compared to the exercise or ascorbic acid alone. However, they do not influence pancreatic islet area.

scholarly journals Xerosis meter-an electro-physiological device for quick screening of dry eyes

1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y Gupta ◽  
M Gupta ◽  
R Maheshwari ◽  
T Mittal
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Schirmer Test ◽  
Schirmer’S Test ◽  
Group I ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Break Up ◽  
Group Ii

Aim: To study the role of ‘Xerosis Meter' in screening of dry eye cases in a large population and compare its results with Schirmer's test and tear break-up time. Materials and method: In a cross sectional study with a control group dry eye was evaluated with Xerosis Meter, Schirmer test and tear film break-up time (TBUT). Cases included in the study were divided into two groups. Group I (Control Group) comprised of asymptomatic patients while Group II (Test Group) had patients showing symptoms and signs of dry eye. The Group II was further divided into two subgroups. Group IIa had cases showing positive result with either of the two tests Schirmer test or TBUT. Group IIb had cases which showed positive results with Xerosis Meter but normal results with the other two tests. Statistics: All the observations were statistically analyzed using SPSS version 11.5 software. The results obtained were compared statistically using unpaired t-test and chi-square test. The p value of < 0.05 was considered as significant. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between the means of Xerosis Meter, Schirmer test and TBUT of the two groups: Group I and Group IIa (p value < 0.001). On comparing Group I and Group IIb the difference was found to be statistically significant with Xerosis Meter (p value < 0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of Xerosis Meter were 85.7% and 80.2% respectively. This was higher than that of the Schirmer's test (81.3% and 74.9%) and TBUT (73.2% and 68.7%). Conclusion: The "Xerosis Meter" is an effective alternate in screening of dry eye cases. It is more effective than the TBUT and as effective as the Schirmer's test in detecting both the normal and dry eye patients. DOI: 10.3126/nepjoph.v1i2.3687 Nep J Oph 2009;1(2):123-128

Analysis of the distribution of foot force on the ground before and after a kinaesthetic stimulation

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (86) ◽  
pp. 19-27
Author(s):  
Jarosław Jaszczur-Nowicki ◽  
Dariusz Kruczkowski ◽  
Joanna Bukowska
Keyword(s):  
The Body ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Aim Analysis ◽  
Foot Force ◽  
Metatarsal Bones ◽  
Parametric Data ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Right ◽  
Non Parametric

Aim. Analysis of the distribution of foot force on the ground in children before and after kinaesthetic stimulation. Materials and methods. Research was conducted from April 11 to May 22, 2019, in two groups of children aged 7-12. The experimental group (E) consisted of children attending dance classes, while the control group (C) comprised their peers undergoing mandatory physical educations classes. To obtain answers to the posed research questions, the tests were carried out using a sub-pararographic mat. The results were analysed using the Statistica program. The authors are aware that some of the results obtained are nonparametric data, therefore, the non-parametric Mann-Whitney U test and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test were used. Considering further results analysed via the Student’s t-test, non-parametric data were analysed for this test. Results. There were statistically significant differences between the average results of the subjects at the level of p<0.05 occurring before the introduction of kinaesthetic stimulation. Distribution of forces on the metatarsal bones of the left foot (pd0.04), the tarsus bones of the left foot (pd0.0078), the toes of the right foot (pd0.0039) and the metatarsal bones of the right foot (pd0.03). However, after stimulation, a statistically significant difference at the level of pd0.0076 occurred in the distribution of forces on the bones of the toes of the right foot. Analysing the average results, statistically significant differences were observed for COP distance (pd0.0001) and the area of t he body’s barycentre ellipse (pd0.01999). Conclusions. Dance practiced in childhood significantly affects the postural stability of the body and the distribution of forces on the ground. It was also noticed that when performing fast movements, there were noticeable differences in the body posture of dancing and non-dancing children.

scholarly journals Comparative Analysis of Beet Juice and Red Guava Juice against Erythrocyte and Hematocrit Levels in Post-partum Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (B) ◽  
pp. 821-825
Author(s):  
Cut Nurhasanah ◽  
Andri Idiana ◽  
Putri Santi ◽  
Yushida Yushida
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Group ◽  
Health Center ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Difference ◽  
And Control

BACKGROUND: Post-partum physiological bleeding can cause post-partum mothers to experience anemia; often, post-partum mothers are limited by nutrient and fluid intake to keep the body strong and have ideal body weight. AIM: The aim of the study is to knowing the difference between beet juice and Guava juice on erythrocyte and hematocrit (HTC) levels in post-partum mothers at Darul Imarah Health Center, Darul Imarah District, Aceh Besar District. METHODS: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-post test design using a randomized controlled trial. The population of post-partum mothers in the Darul Imarah Health Center, Darul Imarah District, Aceh Besar District. The sample selection is purposive sampling with inclusion and exclusion criteria; the sample is 45 people. RESULTS: The results showed differences in erythrocyte and HTC levels between before and after giving guava and iron (Fe) juices with a p-value of 0.00 <0.05. Beet juice increases the average erythrocytes and HTC levels higher than guava juice. There were significant differences in erythrocyte levels in the guava + Fe, beet + Fe, and control (Fe) treatment groups with a p-value of 0.001 <0.05. the difference in the average difference in erythrocyte levels between the guava and beet treatment groups was 0.03. The treatment group Bit + Fe had a higher mean erythrocyte level different than the guava + the treatment group and the control group (Fe). There was a significant difference in HTC levels in the guava + Fe, beet + Fe, and control (Fe) treatment groups with a p-value of 0.001 <0.05. the difference in the average difference in erythrocyte levels between the guava and beet treatment groups was 0.03. The treatment group Bit + Fe had a higher mean difference in HTC levels than the guava + the treatment group and the control group (Fe). CONCLUSION: There is a significant difference in erythrocytes and HTC levels between before and after giving guava juice and beet juice to post-partum mothers with a p-value of 0.00 <0.05. Beet juice increases the average level of erythrocytes and HTC, which is higher than guava juice in post-partum mothers at the Darul Imarah Health Center.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of a Balanced Salt Solution on Dry Eyes in Comatose Patients: A Randomized Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hengameh sadeghi-hasanvand ◽  
Parastou Kordestani-Moghadam ◽  
Farnoosh irandoost ◽  
Seyed hadi ali ◽  
Tahereh Toulabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dry Eye ◽  
Salt Solution ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Artificial Tears ◽  
Dry Eyes ◽  
Schirmer’S Test ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Time Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Breakup Time

Abstract Objective: Dry eye is one of the complications of hospitalization in ICUs. This study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a Balanced Salt Solution (BSS) on dry eyes in comatose patients. This clinical trial was conducted in 2019 on 34 patients admitted to the ICUs. The control group received sterile eye ointment with artificial tears (2 drops every 6 hours) and a tape over the eye. The trial group also received BSS (2 drops every 6 hours) in the opposite eye over five days. The patients' dry eye was examined on first day and sixth day of the study using Schirmer’s Test (ST) and the Tear Breakup Time Test (TBUT). The data were analyzed in SPSS-21.Results: The results of the paired T-test based on ST and TBUT showed no significant change from first day one to sixth day in the BSS-receiving group (P>0.999 and P=0.187, respectively). Furthermore, no significant difference was observed between the two groups in the mean score of dry eye after eliminating the effect of the demographic and clinical variables (P=0.947). The administration of this solution by nurses seems to be an effective method for preventing the progression of dry eye in ICU patients.

scholarly journals ART Acceptability in children: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2012 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Blaya Luz ◽  
Cecilia Romero Meller ◽  
Sonia Blauth Slawutsky ◽  
Juliana Sarmento Barata ◽  
Fernando Borba de Araújo
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Group Treatment ◽  
Test Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Primary Molar ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Short Time

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to compare the acceptability of the ART and the conventional restoration approaches in children. Methods: The sample of the current randomized clinical trial was 30 children 4 to 7 years old who had at least one class II active cavity in a primary molar that was accessible to hand instruments. The treatment groups were: Control Group- treatment with local anesthesia, rubber dam, rotary instruments and composite resin. Test Group- treatment according to ART approach using only hand instruments, no anesthesia and glass ionomer. In both groups, only the demineralized carious tissue and unsupported enamel were removed. The acceptability of the two groups was assessed by measuring the emotional feelings represented by Face Image Scale (FIS) before and after the procedure. Results: There was no significant difference between the two groups regarding changes in FIS scores. Fifty percent of the children from the Test Group got more satisfied after the procedure, while 64% of the participants from Control Group did not change their feelings. Conclusion: The ART approach had not demonstrated to have a best acceptability then the conventional approach. However the short time taken to complete the procedure seems to be worthy aspects when dealing with very young children or patients with behaviors problems.

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