National Natural Science Foundation of China [82274341, 82274588]; Scientific Research Project of Traditional Chinese Medicine of Hunan Province [B2023041]; Qihuang Scholars Support Project of Peng Qinghua; Scientific research project of Hunan Provincial Department of Education [21B0391]; Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province [2023JJ40475, 2023JJ50307]; Postgraduate scientific research and innovation project of Hunan Province [CX20210691]; Academician Liu Liang Workstation Guidance Project [22YS003]
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BACKGROUND: Dry eye syndrome is an ocular surface disease with high incidence. Acupuncture combined with artificial tears is effective for treating dry eye syndrome. This study aimed to evaluate the evidence for the efficacy of acupuncture combined with artificial tears in dry eye syndrome by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS: A systematic online search was performed from the date of database establishment to July 1, 2023. The study groups that addressed acupuncture combined with artificial tears for patients with dry ey...