Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness globally, with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) being a
primary risk factor. In 2020, over 3 million people went blind due to glaucoma. Despite advancements in pharmacological and surgical treatments, there remains a limited focus on integrative or non-invasive approaches to
managing elevated IOP.
This study explores the potential impact of the Chinese Eye Exercise on IOP in a cohort of approximately 50 medical students.
Students were separated into a control and an experiment group. Data were collected through pre- and post-intervention IOP measurements, vitals (heart rate and blood pressure), caffeine consumption, and a questionnaire assessing subject experiences, among other data points.
The results suggest that vitals were decreased for both the control and experimental group, and a slight increase in IOP was found in both groups. Limitations of the study include a small population size and insufficient waiting period before obtaining vitals and IOP.
These findings provide contribution to the growing interest in integrative therapy approaches for glaucoma management. The Chinese Eye Exercises is found to be safe and easy to perform. Further investigation into non-pharmacological interventions in IOP regulation is needed.
This study explores the potential impact of the Chinese Eye Exercise on IOP in a cohort of approximately 50 medical students.
Students were separated into a control and an experiment group. Data were collected through pre- and post-intervention IOP measurements, vitals (heart rate and blood pressure), caffeine consumption, and a questionnaire assessing subject experiences, among other data points.
The results suggest that vitals were decreased for both the control and experimental group, and a slight increase in IOP was found in both groups. Limitations of the study include a small population size and insufficient waiting period before obtaining vitals and IOP.
These findings provide contribution to the growing interest in integrative therapy approaches for glaucoma management. The Chinese Eye Exercises is found to be safe and easy to perform. Further investigation into non-pharmacological interventions in IOP regulation is needed.