Práticas fisioterapêuticas na acuidade visual

Abstract

Introduction: In Ophthalmic Physiotherapy exercises are performed to increase ocular function. Myopia and Astigmatism are refractive errors that cause altered vision at a distance. Objective: this study aims to verify the influence of physical therapy on visual changes and on muscle pain and discomfort. Methodology: The research is characterized by a qualitative paradigm of descriptive observational type, type of study before and after with a group of five volunteers who presented Astigmatism and/or Myopia. Six instruments were used for data collection: a questionnaire at the beginning and at the end of the intervention; a Visual Acuity Assessment by the Snellen Optometric Scale, a Field Journal, an Individual Collaborator Record, and also Medical Reports. The protocol consisted of exercises, based on Meir Schneider's Self-Healing method. Results: The results were significant in the increase of visual acuity, as well as in presbyopia, body satisfaction, self-esteem, decreased eye fatigue, detachment of glasses, increased peripheral enlargement, eye attention, memory and the acquisition of knowledge about vision care. Conclusion: It is considered that Ophthalmic Physiotherapy, through the Self-Healing method, is an important tool as an intervention that can recover and/or prevent ocular problems. [resumo fornecido pelo autor]