Integrative therapeutics for ocular surface disorders.

IF 3 4区医学 Q2 ALLERGY

Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2024-08-13 DOI:10.1097/ACI.0000000000001024

Atoosa Kourosh, Anil Nanda, Dipa K Sheth, Fariba Eshraghi Parmer

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Abstract

Purpose of review: Integrative medicine techniques are increasingly accepted into the treatment paradigm for many chronic disorders including eye disease. Over 71% of patients, including 67% of those with eye disorders, use some form of Integrative therapy. Physicians should be well versed in evidence-based therapies to know how to refer patients for the best complimentary care. We highlight the most effective integrative therapeutics from different complementary treatment paradigms to offer a framework for approaching therapy in patients with ocular surface disorders (OSDs).

Recent findings: Lifestyle and behavioral modifications help a proportion of people with OSDs like dry eye disease and allergic conjunctivitis, which are interrelated disorders. Nutrition and supplementation can also play a role in addressing underlying inflammation and improving OSD symptoms. Acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine may also benefit some patients. New technologies offer innovative treatment pathways in the treatment of OSD but require referral to Ocular Surface Treatment Centers.

Summary: Integrative treatment approach for OSD incorporates allopathic medicine, traditional remedies and lifestyle behavioral interventions, Ayurveda and herbal medicine, Nutritional Supplements, Homeopathy, Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. New cutting-edge technologies offer breakthroughs in difficult to treat ocular surface cases. Collaboration between allergy or otolaryngology offices, complementary practitioners, as well as optometrists and ophthalmologists in Ocular Surface Treatment Centers can offer patients new avenues of treatment.

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眼表疾病的综合疗法。

综述的目的：中西医结合技术越来越多地被纳入包括眼疾在内的许多慢性疾病的治疗范例。超过 71% 的患者（包括 67% 的眼疾患者）使用某种形式的中西医结合疗法。医生应精通循证疗法，知道如何将患者转诊至最佳的辅助治疗机构。我们重点介绍了不同辅助治疗范例中最有效的综合疗法，为眼表疾病（OSD）患者的治疗提供了一个框架：最近的研究结果：生活方式和行为的调整对一部分眼表疾病（如干眼症和过敏性结膜炎）患者有帮助。营养和补充剂在解决潜在炎症和改善 OSD 症状方面也能发挥作用。针灸和传统草药也可使一些患者受益。新技术为治疗 OSD 提供了创新的治疗途径，但需要转诊到眼表治疗中心。摘要：OSD 的综合治疗方法包括对抗疗法、传统疗法和生活方式行为干预、阿育吠陀和草药、营养补充剂、顺势疗法、针灸和中医。新的尖端技术为难以治疗的眼表病例带来了突破性进展。眼表治疗中心的过敏或耳鼻喉科诊所、辅助医师以及验光师和眼科医生之间的合作可为患者提供新的治疗途径。

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Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology 医学-过敏

CiteScore

5.90

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3.60%

发文量

109

审稿时长

6-12 weeks

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