Enhancing ocular accommodation function and intraocular pressure symmetry through Mingshi Qigong: A pilot case series on visual fatigue recovery.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
This preliminary case series explored the effects of a 6-week Mingshi Qigong (MQ) intervention on ocular function in five individuals with visual fatigue and coexisting ocular conditions (cataract or glaucoma). Pre- and postintervention assessments included refractive power, accommodative microfluctuations (AMFs), high-frequency component (HFC), and intraocular pressure (IOP) symmetry. Participants showed refractive changes, some of which may lie within test-retest error margins. Reductions in HFC values reflected enhanced accommodative stability, accompanied by a shift from tension-dominant to relaxation-dominant zones. Notably, Case 04 with glaucoma reported functional visual improvement, while Case 01 exhibited bilateral gains with AMF/HFC stabilization. IOP differences were reduced to ≤1 mmHg in all participants, suggesting improved binocular pressure balance. These preliminary findings suggest that MQ may provide a noninvasive approach to enhance ciliary muscle function, AMF, and IOP balance in visual fatigue, suitable for home use, primary care, and chronic disease management in community clinics.