Abstract
The clinical and experimental publish literatures of the traditional acupuncture treatment for xerophthalmia were review and selected, and the acupoints and outcomes index were analyzed. The clinical studies demonstrated that acupoints around eyes, head and face were mainly coordinated with Zangfu organs and meridians; and the experimental studies showed the effect of acupuncture work through stimulation of the lacrimal gland secretion, repairing lacrimal gland structure, inhibition of apoptosis to increase the flow of tears, extending the breakup time of lacrimal film, and relieving eye related symptoms Key words: Acupuncture; Xerophthalmia; Acupoint; Review
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