Study suggests laughter therapy as effective as eye drops for dry eye symptoms, improving tear breakup time and mental health.
A study indicates that laughter therapy may be as effective as eye drops in alleviating dry eye disease symptoms. Conducted over eight weeks with 283 participants, the research found both laughter exercises and eye drops improved eye discomfort. However, laughter also enhanced tear breakup time and mental health. Researchers advocate for laughter therapy as a safe, low-cost, and environmentally friendly first-line treatment for patients with minimal corneal staining.
September 11, 2024
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