Dry eye disease (DED) is an inflammatory disorder that shares several features with autoimmune diseases. Research suggests that electroacupuncture (EA) is a promising alternative treatment option for this disorder; however, evidence of its immediate efficacy is limited. Three patients were diagnosed with DED, and used artificial tears or anti-inflammatory drugs for long-term relief of eye symptoms. However, the cure rates were low, and the side effects were high. To improve ocular symptoms, quality of life, and physical and mental health, the patients sought alternative complementary therapies and received electroacupuncture therapy. All patients showed significant improvements in fatigue and dryness of the ocular surface after 3–4 days of treatment, and follow-up after 4 weeks showed no tendency for recurrence. No adverse reactions or unexpected events were observed during treatment. We propose an innovative electroacupuncture treatment aimed at fewer acupuncture points, shorter periods, and faster healing that improves the symptoms of patients with DED in the short term. Continuous current stimulation by anatomically positioned needles on both sides of the lacrimal gland and the creation of an electric field may improve the endogenous mechanisms of DED.

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电针治疗干眼症立竿见影的新方法：病例系列

简介：干眼病 (DED) 是一种炎症性疾病，与自身免疫性疾病有一些共同特征。研究表明，电针 (EA) 是治疗这种疾病的一种有前途的替代治疗选择；然而，其立竿见影效果的证据有限。

病例介绍：3名患者被诊断患有DED，并使用人工泪液或抗炎药物来长期缓解眼部症状。但治愈率低，副作用大。为了改善眼部症状、生活质量和身心健康，患者寻求替代补充疗法并接受电针治疗。所有患者在治疗3-4天后，眼表疲劳和干燥症状均得到显着改善，4周后随访未见复发倾向。治疗期间未观察到不良反应或意外事件。

结论：我们提出了一种创新的电针治疗方法，旨在减少针刺次数、缩短疗程、加快愈合速度，从而在短期内改善 DED 患者的症状。通过在泪腺两侧按解剖学定位的针进行连续电流刺激以及产生电场可能会改善 DED 的内源性机制。