• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.55-69
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• 2012

Objectives : The aim of this study was to compare the effects of 12 acupuncture treatments versus 24 acupuncture treatments for patients with dry eye syndrome. Methods : We have assessed the symptom score, number of dry eye symptoms, and ocular surface disease index(OSDI) scores before and after the acupuncture treatments. The group A received 12 acupuncture treatments, and the group B received 24 acupuncture treatments. To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture treatments the before and after scores of both groups were compared. Results : After treatment, symptom score, number of dry eye symptoms, and ocular surface disease index(OSDI) were significantly decreased in each group (p<0.001). The symptom score has shown a greater decrease in group B than group A, but no significant differences were seen in the numbers of existing symptoms and ocular surface disease index(OSDI) scores between the two groups. Conclusions : Acupuncture is an effective way to relieve the symptoms of dry eye syndrome. The more number of acupuncture treatments may be correlated with better outcomes in the means of symptom score.

• 대한한방내과학회지
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• 제39권5호
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• pp.929-938
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• 2018

Objectives: To report the clinical application and effects of Rg3 ginseng (ginseng radix) pharmacopuncture in patients with dry eye syndrome. Methods: Six patients who suffered from dry eye syndrome were treated with Rg3 ginseng pharmacopuncture for 4 weeks. The Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) was used twice, at the start and end of treatment, to analyze the results. Results: After treatment with Rg3 ginseng pharmacopuncture, OSDI scores were improved in all six patients. Conclusion: Rg3 ginseng pharmacopuncture is an effective treatment for patients with the symptoms of dry eye syndrome.

• Journal of Acupuncture Research
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.39-50
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• 2012

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of self-acupressure on the visual health of college students. Methods : A nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design was used. Participants were determined by OSDI(ocular surface disease index) and the Schirmer test, they were assigned to an experimental group of 22 and control group of 22. The experimental group participated in self-acupressure, which were practiced 2 times a day, 5 days a week for 4 weeks. Results : Scores of ocular surface disease index, Schirmer test and ocular fatigue were significantly better in the experimental group after the intervention compared to the control group. Conclusions : The result indicate that self-acupressure is an effective nursing intervention for improving the dry eye syndrome and decreasing ocular fatigue in college students.

• 한방재활의학과학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.299-307
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• 2011

This study was performed to report the effectiveness of upper cervical chuna and release of cranial base on patients with dry eye syndrome. The patients diagnosed as dry eye syndrome and treated with upper cervical chuna and release of cranial base. Outcomes were measured by ocular surface disease index(OSDI). After treatments, discomfort and ocular surface disease index decreased. These results suggest that upper cervical chuna and release of cranial base were effective on patients with dry eye syndrome.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제17권10호
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• pp.93-103
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• 2016

본 연구는 병원 근로자를 대상으로 안구표면질환지수 설문지를 이용하여 안구건조증 유병률을 알아보고, 안구건조증 유무에 따른 일반적 및 건강관련 특성의 차이를 파악한 후 안구건조증 유병률과 관련요인을 알아보기 위한 서술적 조사 연구이다. 연구 대상자는 G시의 종합병원 근로자 502명(남성 51명, 여성 451명)을 대상으로 하였으며, 자료수집 기간은 2015년 10월 1일부터 2015년 10월 31일까지 설문조사 하였다. 수집된 자료는 로지스틱 회귀분석을 이용하여 분석하였다. 연구결과, 안구건조증 유병률은 76.1%이었으며, 안구건조증 유병율과 관련된 요인으로는 현재 앓고 있거나 약으로 조절하고 있는 질병이 있는 경우에 없는 경우보다 4.73배, 안구건조감을 느낀 대상자 중 안과에 내원하여 약물치료(인공눈물)을 받아 본 적이 있는 대상자에서 없는 대상자보다 2.37배, 안구 건조감을 느낀 적이 있는 대상자가 느낀 적 없는 경우보다 2.23배, 규칙적인 식사를 하지 않은 경우 규칙적인 식사를 하는 경우보다 0.55배의 높은 안구건조증 유병률을 보였다. 특히 안구건조증 대상자 중 54.0%가 중증도 이상임을 감안할 때 안구건조증의 예방과 관리를 위해서 안구건조증 위험인자의 관리 및 생활습관 개선 등 교육의 필요성이 요구된다.

• 한국안광학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.457-467
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• 2012

목적: 오래된 건물에 비해 환경 오염 물질이 많이 방출될 것이라 여겨지는 신축된 초등학교에 다니고 있는 어린이들의 눈 자각 증상과 알레르기 증상의 관련성에 대해 알아보았다. 방법: 수도권에 위치하고 있으며 신축한지 3개월이 지난 초등학교에서 수업을 듣는 6학년 115명(남학생 54명, 여학생 61명)을 대상으로 dry eye questionnaire(DEQ)와 ocular surface disease index(OSDI)를 이용하여 건성안과 전반적인 눈 증상에 대해 자각 증상을 설문하였다. 알레르기 관련 설문은 아토피와 알레르기 비염의 과거력을 조사하였고, allergic rhinitis impacts on asthma(ARIA) 지침의 알레르기 비결막염 설문을 사용하여 코간지러움과 눈증상에 대해 10점 척도의 visual analog scale로 체크하였다. 결과:DEQ의 설문 조사에서 57명(50%)의 학생이, OSDI식 설문 조사에서는 19명(16.52%)의 학생이 건성안으로 진단되었으며, 두 가지 설문에서 모두 건성안으로 진단된 학생은 18명(15.79%)으로 조사되었다. 아토피와 알레르기 비염을 가지고 있는 학생은 각각 45명(39.5%)과 29명(25.4%)이었다. 아토피를 가지고 있는 학생 중 건성안을 보인 학생은 DEQ를 이용했을 때 30명, OSDI를 이용했을 때 8명이었다. 또한 알레르기 비염을 가지고 있는 학생 중 건성안을 보인 학생은 DEQ을 이용했을 때 22명, OSDI를 이용했을 때 5명이었다. 아토피와 비염 모두 과거력이 있는 29명의 학생 중에 15명이 눈에 자극을 자각하였다. 눈에 자극과 함께 중복으로 자각하는 알러지 증상으로는 재채기, 코 간지러움, 코 막힘, 콧물의 순서로 많이 나타났으며, 눈에 자극을 자각한 학생일수록 중복하는 알레르기 수와 학생 수가 비례적으로 증가하였다. 결론: 신축된 학교 건물과 같은 환경에서 생활하는 어린이들의 눈 건강 상태에서 눈의 자극 증상이 조사되었으며, 아토피나 알레르기 비염 증상을 가진 학생들에게서 건성안 증상 호소가 더 많은 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 지역사회간호학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.259-269
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• 2014

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine dry eye syndrome and ocular fatigue according to the status of contact lens wearing and management among female university students. Methods: The subjects were 195 female university students wearing contact lenses. Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) and Virtual Reality Symptom Questionnaire (VRSQ) were used to determine the level of dry eye syndrome and ocular fatigue. The SPSS/WIN 21.0 program was used for analysis of data. Results: Significant differences in the level of dry eye syndrome were observed according to the period of case solution change (F=3.36, p=.037) and the reasons for the change of lens (F=4.56, p=.004). In ocular fatigue, significant differences were observed according to the price of lens (F=3.53, p=.031), rinse in storing lens in a case (t=-2.57, p=.011), and learning about contact lens (t=-2.01, p=.046). A significant positive correlation was observed between dry eye syndrome and ocular fatigue in the subjects. Conclusion: The results of this study show that some subjects have problems in wearing and management of contact lenses. Therefore, an education program related to contact lenses should be provided to contact lens wearers to improve the status of wearing and management of contact lenses.

• 대한안과학회지
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• 제59권12호
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• pp.1103-1107
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• 2018

목적: 건성안 환자에서 조절펄스광선조사가 미치는 임상 효과 및 눈물막지질층 두께 변화에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상과 방법: 건성안에 대한 주관적인 불편감을 호소하는 환자 중 마이봄샘기능부전 소견을 보이며, 눈물막파괴시간이 10초 이하인 25명을 대상으로 후향적 연구를 시행하였다. 모든 대상자에 대한 조절펄스광선조사는 시술 당일, 15일, 45일 총 3회에 걸쳐 시행되었으며, 시술 전후 눈물막파괴시간, 쉬르머검사, 안구표면염색점수, 안구표면질환지수(Ocular Surface Disease Index, OSDI) 및 눈물막 지질층의 두께를 측정하여 비교 분석하였다. 결과: 조절펄스광선조사 시술 후 눈물막파괴시간은 $3.7{\pm}1.2$초에서 $4.4{\pm}2.1$초로 증가되어 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였으며(p=0.03), 쉬르머 검사 및 안구표면염색 점수 결과는 통계적으로 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<0.01, p=0.01). OSDI는 $39.5{\pm}17.5$점에서 $30.4{\pm}18.7$점으로 통계적으로 유의한 향상을 보였다(p=0.01). 눈물막지질층 두께는 통계적으로 유의한 변화를 보이지 않았다(p=0.49). 결론: 조절펄스광선조사 시술은 눈물막파괴시간, 쉬르머검사, 안구표면염색점수 및 주관적인 건성안 증상을 개선시키는 효과적인 치료 방법이라 생각된다.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제50권6호
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• pp.369-376
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• 2017

Objectives: Dry eye disease (DED) is an increasingly important public health problem in Korea. Previous studies conducted in Korea have reported inconsistent results regarding the protective effects of vitamin D on DED, and these discrepancies may be related to the relatively simple questionnaire that has been used. Thus, we evaluated the association of serum vitamin D levels with DED using the ocular surface disease index (OSDI). Methods: The present study evaluated data from participants in the Study Group for Environmental Eye Disease (2014-2015). This group included data from 752 participants, and data from 740 participants (253 men and 487 women) were analyzed in the present study. DED severity was evaluated using the OSDI. Results: Higher serum vitamin D levels were associated with a non-significantly reduced risk of DED in the crude analysis (odds ratio [OR], 0.991; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.971 to 1.011) and in the adjusted analysis (OR, 0.988; 95% CI, 0.966 to 1.010). In the crude analysis of no/mild DED vs. moderate/severe DED, men exhibited a decreased risk with increasing serum vitamin D levels (OR, 0.999; 95% CI, 0.950 to 1.051), while women exhibited an increased risk (OR, 1.003; 95% CI, 0.979 to 1.027). In these analyses, we found no significant associations. Conclusions: The findings of the present study support previous reports that serum vitamin D levels are not associated with DED.

• 한국학교보건학회지
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• 제31권3호
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• pp.178-185
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• 2018

Purpose: This study aims to examine the effects of auriculotherapy on reducing signs of dry eye syndrome. Methods: This study is based on a pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group design. The participants who scored higher than 13 on the Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) were divided randomly into two groups, the experimental group (n=45) and the control group (n=44). Auriculotherapy was performed by researchers for 2 weeks. For the experimental group, seed stickers were applied to the eye, liver, shenmen, and tubercle point of their ears. The pretest and the posttest included the same questionnaires of the OSDI as well as the Visual Function Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ25) and the eye fatigue. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, $x^2$ test, t-test and paired t-test, using SAS 20.0 program. Results: The difference in the OSDI's scores showed a significant decrease between the pretest and the posttest (t=-4.12, p<.001) in the experimental group. No significant difference was found in the NEI-VFQ25 (t=-0.10, p=.921, t=-0.91 p=.374). However, the experimental group showed a significant decrease in eye fatigue (t=5.78, p<.001), whereas the control group showed no difference (t=1.38, p=.18). Conclusion: Auriculotherapy can be used effectively on relieving the symptoms of dry eye syndrome and eye fatigue. However, the quality of life related to eyes was not improved by auriculotherapy.