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KMID : 1189420180310030084
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medical Ophthalmology & Otolaryngology & Dermatology
2018 Volume.31 No. 3 p.84 ~ p.96
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The Study on Trend of Domestic and Overseas Oriental Medical Research for Visual Impairment
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Lee Su-Kyung
Hong Hyeong-Jin
Lee Hyun-Bum
Lee Chang-Won
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Abstract
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Objectives : This study is designed for trend analysis of oriental medicine treatment for visual impairment.
Methods : Research studies related to objectives were gathered through OASIS, KTKP, PUBMED with keywords such as “visual impairment", "myopia", "hyperopia", “presbyopia", "astigmatism" and analyzed.
Results : As a result of searching domestic and overseas research on oriental medical treatment for visual impairment, 7 domestic research papers and 11 overseas research papers have been selected. Among those research papers, 15 of those are studies related to childhood or juvenile myopia. Acupuncture, ear acupuncture, herb medicine, periocular massage, eye muscle exercise and habit correction are used as treatment methods for visual impairment. 14 out of 17 research papers which mentioned treatment effect of oriental medicine reported oriental treatment of visual impairment is effective.
Conclusions : Various types of oriental medical treatment could be effective in treating visual impairment. Thus, related in-depth research must be proceeded.
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KEYWORD
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Visual impairment, Myopia, Visual acuity, Visual symptom, Oriental medicine, Acupuncture
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