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The effect of acupuncture at the Taiyang acupoint on visual function and EEG microstates in myopia
2023 Nov 15 Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience Su K, Wang L, Wang Z, Ma J, Zhang C, Bi H, et al.
Experimental Study Clinical Study Acupuncture MyopiaAcupuncture can enhance visual function in people with myopia via particular changes in brain activity.
The Nutraceutical potential of Carrots carotenoids in Chronic Eyes Defects (CEDs): A Review
2021 Jan SSRN Electronic Journal Taiwo EA, Abdulkareem TT, Fajemisin E
Review Article Cataracts Nearsightedness Age-Related Macular Degeneration Glaucoma CarrotPhytochemicals in carrots, particularly carotenoids, are effective at reducing eyesight degeneration and treating chronic eye defects due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Therapeutic Effects of Anthocyanins for Vision and Eye Health
2019 Sep 11 Molecules Nomi , Iwasaki-Kurashige , Matsumoto
Clinical Study Review Article Anthocyanins Eye Health VisionAnthocyanin supplements improve vision health by relaxing ciliary muscles, regenerating rhodopsin, and enhancing retinal blood circulation.
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Acupuncture can enhance visual function in people with myopia via particular changes in brain activity.
2023 Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience The effect of acupuncture at the Taiyang acupoint on visual function and EEG microstates in myopia Su K, Wang L, Wang Z, Ma J, Zhang C, Bi H, et al.
Experimental Study Acupuncture
In this study, a group of 21 myopic patients received acupuncture at a specific acupoint. To assess the impact of this treatment on their vision, a technique known as contrast sensitivity (CS) was used to analyse vision quality before and after the acupuncture process. At the same time, electroencephalography (EEG) was employed to record changes in brain activity throughout the procedure.
It was observed post-acupuncture that patients' contrast sensitivity was generally better, implying improved visual abilities. Moreover, EEG data divulged certain changes in brain states labelled as 'microstates', particularly a decrease in the contribution of 'microstate C' and a lower transition probability between 'microstate A' and 'microstate C'. Furthermore, analysis showed a negative correlation between the contribution of 'microstate C' and contrast sensitivity. These findings suggest a connection between the enhancement of visual function and specific neurophysiological processes.
Phytochemicals in carrots, particularly carotenoids, are effective at reducing eyesight degeneration and treating chronic eye defects due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
2021 SSRN Electronic Journal The Nutraceutical potential of Carrots carotenoids in Chronic Eyes Defects (CEDs): A Review Taiwo EA, Abdulkareem TT, Fajemisin E
Review Article Age-Related Macular Degeneration Carrot Cataracts
Throughout the review process, seventy original research and review articles were examined, all published between 2000 and 2020 across four major journal databases: Elsevier, PubMed, ResearchGate and Plos One. The focus of the search was directed by six keywords, centring on both in-vivo and in-vitro study results related to the topic of interest.
Among the various findings, it was consistently revealed that carrots contain a multitude of bioactive compounds, notably carotenoids, which have been proven to be effective in halting and treating eye degenerations including Nyctalopia, Myopia, Cataracts, Age-related Macular Diseases and Glaucoma. Carotenoids have been found to work as potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, defending eyes against vision loss due to oxidative stress. Thus, the increased consumption of carrots can potentially serve as a natural therapeutic approach and enhancer of vision.
Anthocyanin supplements improve vision health by relaxing ciliary muscles, regenerating rhodopsin, and enhancing retinal blood circulation.
2019 Molecules Therapeutic Effects of Anthocyanins for Vision and Eye Health Nomi , Iwasaki-Kurashige , Matsumoto
Clinical Study Anthocyanins Eye Health Vision
The methodology of this review involved studying the effects of Anthocyanin, a supplement popular for eye health. Despite the low bioavailability of Anthocyanin, the supplement is reported to appear in intact form and in various metabolites. The review observes how Anthocyanin crosses barriers within the blood to reach the ocular area. The study also performed an in vitro analysis to comprehend how Anthocyanin impacts the ciliary muscles of the eye, crucial in treating vision conditions like myopia and glaucoma.
Findings of the review reveal that Anthocyanin also stimulates the reformation of rhodopsin in the rod outer segment of frogs. The compound further demonstrated how to control eye elongation in a model of chick myopia induced by a negative lens. Ultimately, the review consolidated multiple clinical studies that provide evidence for the improvement of dark adaptation and transient myopic shift following intake of Anthocyanin. The supplement notably improves retinal blood circulation among patients with normal tension glaucoma.
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The Nutraceutical potential of Carrots carotenoids in Chronic Eyes Defects (CEDs): A Review
2021 Jan SSRN Electronic Journal Taiwo EA, Abdulkareem TT, Fajemisin E
Review Article Cataracts Nearsightedness Age-Related Macular Degeneration Glaucoma CarrotPhytochemicals in carrots, particularly carotenoids, are effective at reducing eyesight degeneration and treating chronic eye defects due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Therapeutic Effects of Anthocyanins for Vision and Eye Health
2019 Sep 11 Molecules Nomi , Iwasaki-Kurashige , Matsumoto
Clinical Study Review Article Anthocyanins Eye Health VisionAnthocyanin supplements improve vision health by relaxing ciliary muscles, regenerating rhodopsin, and enhancing retinal blood circulation.
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Efficacy and safety of traditional Chinese medicine decoction in the treatment of adolescent myopia
2022 Feb 11 Medicine Tian X, Sun Z, Li Y, Jiang X, Li X, Yu P
The results of this study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of TCM decoction in the treatment of adolescent myopia, and provide decision-making references for future clinical and scientific research.
Study Protocol Adolescent Myopia Chinese Herbal MedicineClinical study on acupuncture acupoints around the eyes in treating myopia in children and adolescents
2020 Oct 23 Medicine Huang, Qun; Yang, Yang; Huang, Hui; Zheng, Yanlin; Wang, Wanjie; Liao, et al.
Our study will compare acupuncture Deqi with acupuncture without Deqi, and place it in a control group for the treatment of myopia. The results of this trial are expected to provide solid evidence for the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture combined with Deqi in the treatment of myopia, and hope to provide a reference for clinical practice.
Study ProtocolThe effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for patients with myopia
2020 Jun 05 Medicine Yu Z, Wang X, Zhao X, Li D, Duan J
The conclusion of this study will provide evidence for evaluating the efficacy and safety of acupuncture to delay the progression for myopia in children and adolescents.
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Experimental Study
Acupuncture can enhance visual function in people with myopia via particular changes in brain activity.
Su K, Wang L, Wang Z, Ma J, Zhang C, Bi H, Wu J
Review Article
Phytochemicals in carrots, particularly carotenoids, are effective at reducing eyesight degeneration and treating chronic eye defects due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Taiwo EA, Abdulkareem TT, Fajemisin E
Clinical Study
Anthocyanin supplements improve vision health by relaxing ciliary muscles, regenerating rhodopsin, and enhancing retinal blood circulation.
Nomi , Iwasaki-Kurashige , Matsumoto
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A Experimental Study published in 2023 in the journal Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience found that Acupuncture can enhance visual function in people with myopia via particular changes in brain activity. In this study, a group of 21 myopic patients received acupuncture at a specific acupoint. To assess the impact of this treatment on their vision, a technique known as contrast sensitivity (CS) was used to analyse vision quality before and after the acupuncture process. At the same time, electroencephalography (EEG) was employed to record changes in brain activity throughout the procedure. It was observed post-acupuncture that patients' contrast sensitivity was generally better, implying improved visual abilities. Moreover, EEG data divulged certain changes in brain states labelled as 'microstates', particularly a decrease in the contribution of 'microstate C' and a lower transition probability between 'microstate A' and 'microstate C'. Furthermore, analysis showed a negative correlation between the contribution of 'microstate C' and contrast sensitivity. These findings suggest a connection between the enhancement of visual function and specific neurophysiological processes.
A Review Article published in 2021 in the journal SSRN Electronic Journal found that Phytochemicals in carrots, particularly carotenoids, are effective at reducing eyesight degeneration and treating chronic eye defects due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Throughout the review process, seventy original research and review articles were examined, all published between 2000 and 2020 across four major journal databases: Elsevier, PubMed, ResearchGate and Plos One. The focus of the search was directed by six keywords, centring on both in-vivo and in-vitro study results related to the topic of interest. Among the various findings, it was consistently revealed that carrots contain a multitude of bioactive compounds, notably carotenoids, which have been proven to be effective in halting and treating eye degenerations including Nyctalopia, Myopia, Cataracts, Age-related Macular Diseases and Glaucoma. Carotenoids have been found to work as potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, defending eyes against vision loss due to oxidative stress. Thus, the increased consumption of carrots can potentially serve as a natural therapeutic approach and enhancer of vision.
A Clinical Study published in 2019 in the journal Molecules found that Anthocyanin supplements improve vision health by relaxing ciliary muscles, regenerating rhodopsin, and enhancing retinal blood circulation. The methodology of this review involved studying the effects of Anthocyanin, a supplement popular for eye health. Despite the low bioavailability of Anthocyanin, the supplement is reported to appear in intact form and in various metabolites. The review observes how Anthocyanin crosses barriers within the blood to reach the ocular area. The study also performed an in vitro analysis to comprehend how Anthocyanin impacts the ciliary muscles of the eye, crucial in treating vision conditions like myopia and glaucoma. Findings of the review reveal that Anthocyanin also stimulates the reformation of rhodopsin in the rod outer segment of frogs. The compound further demonstrated how to control eye elongation in a model of chick myopia induced by a negative lens. Ultimately, the review consolidated multiple clinical studies that provide evidence for the improvement of dark adaptation and transient myopic shift following intake of Anthocyanin. The supplement notably improves retinal blood circulation among patients with normal tension glaucoma.
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