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Subject:

	Eyes, Glaucoma

Study Conducted:	Country:	Institution:

	China		Air Force Logistic Clinic

Citation:

	Zhou, Y., "Foot Reflexology Therapy in Ophthalmic Diseases." 1993 China Reflexology Symposium Report, Beijing , China Reflexology Association, pages 73-74.

Synopsis:

	7 cases, 5 with chronic angle-closure glaucoma, and 2 with open-angle glaucoma, were given daily foot reflexology for 12 days along with local miotic drops. The intraocular pressure dropped in all but 2 cases, who were given oral medication to reduce the pressure.

Conclusion:

	Foot reflexology massage was found to be effective for providing relief of glaucoma along with eye drops and oral medication.

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