Improvement in Visual Function in Patients with Inherited Diseases of the Retina Following Acupuncture Treatment

Blechschmidt, Tilo; Krumsiek, Maike; Todorova, Margarita G.

doi:10.1055/s-0041-111819

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“…Previous reports on the application of acupuncture in patients with RCD have shown improvement in visual function, as measured by static/ kinetic perimetry, dark adaptation, electrooculogram, contrast sensitivity [25, 26] a finding we confirmed in our RCD patients, but also in a variety of IRD patients treated with needle acupuncture of the body and the ears [27]. Surprisingly, in the majority of our IRD patients, we mentioned signs and symptoms related to FS.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…Objective and subjective improvement in visual acuity, contrast vision and Goldmann visual field following acupuncture was seen in all IRD patients (for details, please refer to our previous publication [27]).…”

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confidence: 95%

“…In addition, IRD patients with stable fixation performed visual field examination also on Goldmann perimeter (Haag-Streit; for detailed data, please refer to our previous publication [27]).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The acupuncture method followed a standardized protocol, as described in our previous study [27]: The acupuncture protocol consists of 10 sessions of 30-min duration administered twice a week over a period of 5 weeks (Fig. 1; Table 2).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Following that, and as IRD patients suffer often simultaneously from FS [5, 8, 9, 27], the application of acupuncture might be a promising alternative to the conventional treatment.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Acupuncture benefits for Flammer syndrome in individuals with inherited diseases of the retina

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BackgroundPatients with inherited diseases of the retina (IRD) often exhibit signs and symptoms of Flammer syndrome (FS). Acupuncture treatment has shown its positive effect on visual function in patients with IRD. The aim of the present study is to examine the effect of acupuncture on signs and symptoms of FS in a cohort of patients suffering simultaneously FS and IRD.Patients and methodsA prospective pilot study was performed on 17 patients with FS and IRD: rod-cone dystrophy, Nr: 12 (RCD); cone-rod dystrophy, Nr: 3 (CRD) and inherited macular dystrophy, Nr: 2 (IMD; 12♀, 5♂; mean age: 44.19 y; SD ±17.09 y). Acupuncture treatment was done applying needle acupuncture of the body and the ears. The treatment was scheduled at 10 half-hour sessions over 5 weeks. Primary outcome was evaluation of the post-acupuncture effect on the signs and symptoms of FS in IRD patients using multiple-choice questionnaires.ResultsFollowing acupuncture, we found improvement in signs and symptoms of FS in patients suffering simultaneously IRD, as for instance (Nr. patients: improvement/suffering/total): a reduced tiredness (10/11/17), shorter sleep onset time (10/11/17), warmer feet and hands (10/10/17) and reduced frequency of headache attacks (9/11/17). Surprisingly, in four RCD patients and in one IMD patient, a reduction of macular edema was documented.ConclusionsThe applied acupuncture protocol for FS in IRD patients showed improvement in FS signs and symptoms and was tolerated well. Nevertheless, the objective evaluation of this complementary therapy on FS in IRD patients remains to be elucidated.

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“…Following that, and as IRD patients suffer often simultaneously from FS [5, 8, 9, 27], the application of acupuncture might be a promising alternative to the conventional treatment.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Acupuncture benefits for Flammer syndrome in individuals with inherited diseases of the retina

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Positive Effects of Acupuncture Benefiting Individuals with Flammer Syndrome and Patients with Associated Pathologies

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Metabolic monitoring of transcorneal electrical stimulation in retinitis pigmentosa

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Improvement in Visual Function in Patients with Inherited Diseases of the Retina Following Acupuncture Treatment

Abstract: The acupuncture protocol improved visual function in our patients with inherited diseases of the retina and was well tolerated. Nevertheless, the long-term effect of this complementary therapy remains to be evaluated.

Cited by 9 publications

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Acupuncture benefits for Flammer syndrome in individuals with inherited diseases of the retina

Acupuncture benefits for Flammer syndrome in individuals with inherited diseases of the retina

Positive Effects of Acupuncture Benefiting Individuals with Flammer Syndrome and Patients with Associated Pathologies

Metabolic monitoring of transcorneal electrical stimulation in retinitis pigmentosa

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