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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of dry eye treatment by institutional Chinese physicians in Singapore.
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- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards dry eye disease treatment among patients: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- A systematic literature review for evaluation of knowledge, attitude, and self-care practice regarding common eye diseases in the healthy general population.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2024Review
- The effectiveness and safety of moxibustion for dry eye: Protocol for a systematic review.Medicine · 2019Article
- Coping with dry eyes: a qualitative approach.BMC ophthalmology · 2018Article
- Acupuncture and herbal formulation compared with artificial tears alone: evaluation of dry eye symptoms and associated tests in randomised clinical trial.BMJ open ophthalmology · 2018Article
- Fourier-domain optical coherence tomography for monitoring the lower tear meniscus in dry eye after acupuncture treatment.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2015Article
- Retrospective evaluation of the curative effect of traditional Chinese medicine on dry eye disease.Tzu chi medical journalReview
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Abstract
Dry eye is a common health problem worldwide, causing significant discomfort and inconvenience to sufferers. The conventional treatment of dry eye via topical administration of eye drops is deemed palliative and unsatisfactory to many. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has shown some promise in dry eye treatment; however, the extent of its use and acceptance is uncertain. We evaluated the knowledge, attitude, and practice of institutional TCM practitioners in the treatment of dry eye in Singapore. A questionnaire was generated to address the study aims and sent to TCM practitioners listed in the Singapore TCM practitioners' board database. About three quarters of respondents thought that dry eye was not severe enough to be a public health burden but most thought that TCM was effective in the treatment of dry eye. Acupuncture and herbal medicine were most commonly used TCM modalities in dry eye treatment, and a single TCM treatment session would be charged S$20-50 by the practitioner. The majority of surveyed institutional TCM practitioners in Singapore believe that TCM is relevant in dry eye treatment. Public awareness should be raised regarding the availability of TCM as alternative medicine for dry eye.
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