Case Study: Eye Pain and Tension Treated with coMra Therapy and Acupuncture

Practitioner Background

Practice: Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, and counseling
Location: Eugene, Oregon

Patient Profile

Gender: Female
Primary complaint: Left eye pain and tension
Secondary complaint: Sinus congestion due to spring pollen allergies

Initial Symptoms

Long history of left eye pain and tension
Pulling sensation and frozen feeling in left eye
Eye tracking issues (left eye pulling to the left)
Pain in temple area and above eyes (3-4 on a 0-10 scale)
Symptoms worsen with anxiety or anger
Sinus congestion

Treatment Protocol

4 weekly treatments combining coMra therapy (905 Delta laser) and acupuncture
Treatment 1: Acupuncture only
Treatments 2-4: Combined coMra therapy and acupuncture

coMra Treatment Details

Universal head treatment
Local treatment around the eye, temple, and above the eye
Some acupuncture points treated after laser application

Treatment Progress

After Treatment 1 (Acupuncture only)

Minimal change, left eye still tense

After Treatment 2

Tightness diminished
Frozen feeling gone
Temporary easing of sinus pressure

After Treatment 3

Further reduction in pain and tightness
Frozen feeling completely gone
Pain/tension level reduced to 1-2 out of 10
Patient often doesn’t notice symptoms

After Treatment 4

Definite improvement in tension and pain
Increased openness in left eye
Visible difference in left eye size (previously appeared smaller than right eye)

Overall Results

Significant improvement in eye pain and tension
Improvement in sinus congestion
Patient very satisfied with treatment

Practitioner’s Notes

Attributes 75% of eye pain improvement to coMra therapy
Continuing weekly treatments for further improvement
Positive synergy between coMra therapy and acupuncture

This case study demonstrates the potential effectiveness of combining coMra therapy with traditional acupuncture for treating eye pain, tension, and associated sinus issues.