Role of acupuncture in the complex treatment of glaucoma
https://doi.org/10.25700/NJG.2020.04.07
Abstract
Despite certain progress in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma, the prevalence of this disease in modern society continues to grow. It is necessary to search for additional and effective methods of glaucoma management in the progression of the disease. One of these non-drug treatment methods is reflexotherapy. This type of treatment can be an effective and cost-effective method used to improve the overall condition, as well as reduce intraocular pressure and pharmacological load on the patient. The review of research papers shows that the results of treatment of patients with glaucoma by acupuncture are ambiguous and contradictory and require further, more detailed study of the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of patients with glaucomatous optic neuropathy.
About the Authors
M. M. Bikbov
Ufa Eye Research Institute
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Med.Sc.D., Professor, Director
90 Pushkin st., Ufa, 450008
N. B. Zaynullina
Ufa Eye Research Institute
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ph.D., Senior Researcher of the Department of Corneal and Lens Surgery
90 Pushkin st., Ufa, 450008
E. N. Matyukhina
Ufa Eye Research Institute
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ophthalmologist of the Adult Consultive Polyclinic Department N 1
90 Pushkin st., Ufa, 450008
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Bikbov M.M., Zaynullina N.B., Matyukhina E.N. Role of acupuncture in the complex treatment of glaucoma. National Journal glaucoma. 2020;19(4):59-63. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25700/NJG.2020.04.07
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