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Dry Eye Treatment with Acupuncture

A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Masked Study

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Book cover Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 2

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 438))

Abstract

Dry eye is defined as a disorder of the tear film due to tear deficiency or excessive tear evaporation, which causes damage to the interpalpebral ocular surface and is associated with symptoms of ocular discomfort.1 Tear film homeostasis is based on an adequate, proper function and balance of at least three systems that produce the lipid, aqueous, and mucus layers of the tear film. Previous studies give evidence that humoral factors—for instance, vasointestinal active peptide, endocrine factors (estrogen, androgens), and the vegetative nerve system—are part of the complex regulatory mechanism of these systems.2

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    J. Nepp, A. Wedrich, J. Akramian, A. Derbolav, C. Mudrich, E. Ries & J. Schauersberger

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Nepp, J. et al. (1998). Dry Eye Treatment with Acupuncture. In: Sullivan, D.A., Dartt, D.A., Meneray, M.A. (eds) Lacrimal Gland, Tear Film, and Dry Eye Syndromes 2. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 438. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-5359-5_146

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