Table 3 Analyzation of Acupuncture with Other Oriental Treatment in Domestic Research

Author Subject Intervention 1(Point/Method) Intervention 2 Period Results after treatment
KimMB5) n=32(above 7) Exp(n=16) Periocular point/Massage machine 8wks No significant eyesight improvement. With acupuncture point stimulation, some positive effects for the relaxation of excessive stress in eyes.
Con(n=16) Periocular point+LI4,GB37/Acu
KimJN7) n=76(4-6th Gr.) Exp(n=30) 肝正格/Acu Periocular point-self stimulation,Eye muscle exercise 12wks Only, Right Visual acuity of experimental group improved 0.59±0.41→0.70±0.48(p<0.05).No statistical significance in VFQ scores.
Con(n=47) -
KimCH4) n=86(4-5th Gr.) 神門,肝,目1,目2,眼/Ear acu 明目丸 or 正氣丸,Health education,Periocular point-Self stimulation,Eye muscle exercise 9wks Change of visual acuity:uncorrected-0.6±0.20/-0.04±0.19, corrected0.04±0.27/0.06±0.29(p<0.001) Eyeball discomfort17.59±22.59→10.28±17.80(p<0.001)Qualtiy of life2.25±1.30→1.85±1.25(p<0.001)