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Name | Effect of Eye Exercises on Myopia - Randomized Controlled Study |
Description | Original Research article:- *Vandana J. Rathod1 Devanshi P. Desai 2 Jagatheesan Alagesan 3. 1. Vandana J. Rathod - Lecturer, College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, India. 2. Devanshi P. Desai, PG Student, College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, India. 3. Jagatheesan Alagesan - Associate Professor, College of Physiotherapy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, India.
Abstract:- Myopia is a refractive error where the parallel rays of light from infinity come to focus in front of retina, when accommodation is at rest. It is commonly seen in young adults. Generally it is treated by glasses, contact lenses or refractive surgeries. Various studies had been done on effectiveness of exercises in treatment of myopia among which many scientific studies on vision training have produced favorable results. This study is focused on the effects of various exercises on myopia. MATERIALS AND METHOD :30 subjects, age ranging between 18 and 25 years of both sexes having myopia (-1.00 to -3.00 spherical diopters) and not having any other eye disease or injury were included in the study. The subjects were randomly assigned into Group-A (Experimental Group) or Group-B (Control Group) by closed envelope method. Snellen Eye Chart and Near Point of Convergence (NPC) were taken as outcome measure. An ophthalmologist blinded for the study was diagnosing as well testing for outcome measures. The purpose and procedure of the study was explained to the subjects and informed consent was obtained. Information about the exercises was explained to experimental group, control group was not receiving any eye exercises. Eye focusing exercises have been taught to the subjects 10 repetitions 3 sets, thrice daily for 4 weeks. After 4 weeks of intervention subjects were assessed and the values were statistically analyzed with pre treatment values. RESULT: In experimental group the Mean±SD before intervention is 35.20±1.698 and after intervention is 34.00±1.851 for NPC. The p value is being <0.001 indicating significant improvement. The NPC for control group and refractive error for both groups were not showing any changes. CONCLUSION: This study concludes that eye exercises are effective in improving NPC in myopia but not as effective in improving visual acuity.
Key words:- Myopia, Eye Exercises, Visual Acuity, Near Point of Convergence. |
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