Influence of Electro-Acupuncture on Diplopia in Patients With Oculomotor and Abducens Nerves Palsy.

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Physiotherapy Research International Pub Date : 2025-07-01 DOI:10.1002/pri.70074

Seham Fahmy, Amir N Wadee, Ahmed M Elshinnawy, Zeezy S Eraky, Marwa Taher, Alaa Anwar

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Abstract

Background: Diplopia (DP) can have a significant negative impact on one's quality of life, many clinical investigations lend credence to the notion that acupuncture could be used to treat DP symptoms, randomized controlled trials are lacking, and only clinical observational studies have assessed the effectiveness of acupuncture in managing DP.

Purpose: To examine the influence of electro-acupuncture on diplopia in patients with oculomotor and abducens nerve palsy.

Methods: Forty eyes diagnosed with diplopia were randomly classified into study group (A) that received electro acupuncture therapy and standard prophylactic medications for 4 weeks at points selected for treating double vision, and control group (B) who received standard prophylactic medications only. The Hess screen test was used to measure degrees of deviation.

Results: There were statistically significant differences in the post-test (p = 0.38 and 0.003 respectively) in favor of the study group.

Discussion: In conclusion, integration between acupuncture therapies and standard prophylactic medications yields better results in treating DP.

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电针对动眼神经和展外神经麻痹患者复视的影响。

背景：复视（DP）会对一个人的生活质量产生显著的负面影响，许多临床研究都支持针灸可以用来治疗DP症状的观点，缺乏随机对照试验，只有临床观察性研究评估了针灸治疗DP的有效性。目的：探讨电针对动眼神经和展外神经麻痹患者复视的影响。方法：将40只诊断为复视的眼睛随机分为研究组(A)和对照组(B)， A组在复视治疗点接受电针治疗和标准预防药物治疗4周，B组只接受标准预防药物治疗。采用赫斯筛检法测量偏差程度。结果：研究组的后测差异有统计学意义（p = 0.38, p = 0.003）。讨论：综上所述，针刺疗法与标准预防性药物结合治疗DP效果更好。

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期刊介绍： Physiotherapy Research International is an international peer reviewed journal dedicated to the exchange of knowledge that is directly relevant to specialist areas of physiotherapy theory, practice, and research. Our aim is to promote a high level of scholarship and build on the current evidence base to inform the advancement of the physiotherapy profession. We publish original research on a wide range of topics e.g. Primary research testing new physiotherapy treatments; methodological research; measurement and outcome research and qualitative research of interest to researchers, clinicians and educators. Further, we aim to publish high quality papers that represent the range of cultures and settings where physiotherapy services are delivered. We attract a wide readership from physiotherapists and others working in diverse clinical and academic settings. We aim to promote an international debate amongst the profession about current best evidence based practice. Papers are directed primarily towards the physiotherapy profession, but can be relevant to a wide range of professional groups. The growth of interdisciplinary research is also key to our aims and scope, and we encourage relevant submissions from other professional groups. The journal actively encourages submissions which utilise a breadth of different methodologies and research designs to facilitate addressing key questions related to the physiotherapy practice. PRI seeks to encourage good quality topical debates on a range of relevant issues and promote critical reflection on decision making and implementation of physiotherapy interventions.