Meditation and breathing exercises may improve quality of life in patients with eye diseases
A systematic review of seven studies (six RCTs and one single-arm trial) found preliminary evidence that meditation and breathing exercises improve quality of life, anxiety, depression, and sleep quality in patients with eye diseases. However, the evidence is limited by concerns with study quality and short follow-up durations.
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Meditation and breathing exercises may improve quality of life in patients with eye diseases The current body of evidence comprises 1 study and 1 meta-analysis. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 47/100 (low).
The Claim
Meditation and breathing exercises may improve quality of life in patients with eye diseases
This conclusion is most relevant to: Patients with any eye disease.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Meditation on Quality of Life Among Eye Disease Patients: A Systematic Review. (Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.), 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Meditation and breathing exercises activate the parasympathetic nervous system
- ▸This reduces stress and anxiety
- ▸Improved psychological well-being leads to better quality of life
- ▸Result: Improved QOL and mental health outcomes
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Patients with any eye disease
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Only seven studies included, with small sample sizes
- ▸Concerns with study quality and short follow-up periods
- ▸Heterogeneity in interventions and outcome measures
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of eye diseases were included in the review?▼
The review included patients with any eye disease, but specific conditions were not detailed in the abstract.
How many studies were included in the systematic review?▼
Seven studies were included: six randomized controlled trials and one single-arm trial.
What outcomes were measured in the included studies?▼
Five studies measured quality of life, four measured anxiety, two measured depression, and two measured sleep quality.
What is the overall conclusion of the review?▼
The review suggests that meditation and breathing exercises may improve quality of life in eye disease patients, but more rigorous studies with longer follow-up are needed.
References
- 1.Huang M, Sheng J, Yu B, Hutnik C, Thind A, Malvankar-Mehta MS. “The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Meditation on Quality of Life Among Eye Disease Patients: A Systematic Review..” Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.), 2026. PMID: 42572763 DOI: 10.2147/OPTH.S612746