Effect of Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative Medicine on Visual Function
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Ocular |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 35 |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | August 2003 |
| End Date: | November 2005 |
The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a measurable change in visual function
as a direct result of the application of osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine. The
study will also attempt to determine whether any changes noted remain after withdrawal of
the treatment.
as a direct result of the application of osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine. The
study will also attempt to determine whether any changes noted remain after withdrawal of
the treatment.
Inclusion Criteria:
- free of active ocular or systemic disease
- refractive error between six diopters of myopia and five diopters of hyperopia with
regular astigmatism of any amount
- normal best-corrected visual acuity at 20/40 or better
- normal amplitude of accommodation
- willing to undergo osteopathic cranial manipulative medicine
Exclusion Criteria:
- pregnancy
- history of previous closed head trauma or brain injury
- prior cranial manipulative treatment/craniosacral therapy
- students from the Nova Southeastern University Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine and
Optometry
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