53 patients report on their Eye Acupuncture experience

Patients with different diagnoses report their eye acupuncture experience (Shutterstock)

Original testimonies from patients about their experience with eye acupuncture according to Boel

Eye acupuncture experience: Two patients with chronic and degenerative eye diseases say thank you (Noll)

Case 53: “I am very grateful for this renewed hope.“

Mr Paul V. from Kleve / Germany, 80 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of macular degeneration

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Ms Noll and Mr Oldenburg took enough time to take the patient’s medical history in order to find out the relevant data for a successful therapy. 2. Acupuncture I always found the 20 minutes after the ‘pricking’ relaxing. The insertion of a few needles caused me a short pain impulse. But Ms Noll’s instructions: ‘Breathe in, breathe out’ were a great help! In the end, however, what is important to me is not the brief pain of the insertion, but the success of this acupuncture method in treating AMD. 3. Therapy success Very good. The visual field test at the end of the therapy showed a significant improvement. I was also able to see one more line on the last eye test. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. I felt very well looked after thanks to the expertise and friendliness of the whole team. 5. Personal comment The devastating diagnosis from the eye clinic that I would go blind has given me the confidence that there is a way to do something about the progression of AMD thanks to eye acupuncture. I am very grateful for this renewed hope.

Case 52: “After the therapy, I was able to read 2 rows better with my right eye and 1 row better with my left eye.“

Mr Atalay Y. from Kelsterbach / Germany, 61 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of macular degeneration

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Ms Noll and her colleagues are very nice and polite. They address every detail of my questions and answer them honestly. 2. Acupuncture Ms Noll is extremely careful and professional in her practice of this therapy. I am very satisfied with her work. 3. Therapy success Very good. After the therapy, I was able to read 2 rows better with my right eye and 1 row better with my left eye. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Polite and completely open. 5. Personal comment I wish I had discovered this treatment earlier.

Case 51: “Very good. Positive test result.“

Mr Stefan O. from Schömberg / Germany, 61 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of glaucoma

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Many thanks to Ms Merz for her ‘persistent’ efforts to make contact, as I’m a difficult person to reach. Many thanks to Ms Noll for the high-quality information and documentation. 2. Acupuncture I was surprised that I was so tired and exhausted. I had no previous experience of acupuncture and am very grateful for the improvement. 3. Therapy success Very good. Positive test result. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. The relaxed atmosphere/music is very pleasant. 5. Personal comment I would have liked to have had this treatment years ago.

Case 50: “The computer printouts of my eye test show significant improvements.“

Ms Gundula P. from Oberursel / Germany, 81 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of glaucoma and macular degeneration

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. When I came to the practice for the initial consultation, I had no idea about acupuncture and was curious about the two weeks ahead. Ms Noll and the practice seemed trustworthy and I was ready to undergo the treatment without asking too many questions. The only thing I took away from the preliminary talk was that a physiotherapist would be involved, that there would be a freshly squeezed juice every day and that acupuncture would be given twice a day. With this little prior knowledge, I was prepared for surprises. The information session was open and did not set my expectations. I liked that! 2. Acupuncture The pricks were painful in some parts of the body. Surprisingly, I forgot the pain immediately and experienced the rest periods with the needles as times of deep concentration. 3. Therapy success Very good. The computer printouts of my eye exam show significant improvements. My eyes feel invigorated. A friend commented that my gaze has changed. My whole body is refreshed and invigorated. The optical limitations of my left eye (slight haziness, colour clouding) have not changed. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. The practice team was very good: attentive, knowledgeable, respectful, friendly. The two therapists Mr. Oldenburg and Ms. Barnekow are masters of their craft. 5. Personal comment The two weeks were an important time for me. I gained strength and presence. And I learned a lot about the eyes and a holistic view. What I experienced in the silence and during the treatments touched me deeply. I was also very impressed by the fact that this practice works holistically in complete peace and with consistency. Thank you.

Case 49: “Very good. The results of the eye test and the field of vision test have made me very optimistic.“

Mr Horst S. from Gernsheim / Germany, 82 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of dry macular degeneration

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Even the first telephone contact was very friendly. The informative discussion with Ms Noll was very enlightening. 2. Acupuncture This was my first acupuncture treatment and it was quite painful, but it had to be like that, according to Ms Noll. 3. Therapy success Very good. The results of the eye test and field of vision test have made me very optimistic. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. The practice team was extremely courteous, friendly and open-minded. 5. Personal comment Ms Noll and the entire practice team were always very friendly and in a good mood, which had a positive influence on the treatment. Always good for a joke.

Case 47: “Excellent holistic approach. Good feeling that you are doing something for yourself.”

Ms Regina H. from Frankfurt / Germany, 60 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of wet and dry macular degeneration

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Information was transparent and honest. 2. Acupuncture There are points that hurt particularly badly. You should know this beforehand. I was not aware of this (but it is only a short pain). 10 days of 2 hours each are exhausting and demanding. I was glad that I was on holiday during this time. 3. Therapy success Excellent holistic approach. Good feeling that you are doing something for yourself. 4. Feel-good factor Good. Good practice procedure, no long waiting times. Friendly staff. 5. Personal comment I would have liked to have known in advance what the programme would look like, e.g. when infusion, when physio… Just so that I could prepare for it.

Case 46: “I was able to read one line more in the eye test after completing the therapy.”

Ms Petra S. from Schmallenberg / Germany, 54 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of wet and dry macular degeneration

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. The initial contact took place on the phone, Mrs Noll answered all my questions calmly and informatively. 2. Acupuncture Acupuncture was a new experience for me. At first, I found inserting the needles unpleasant and sometimes a little painful. But as soon as the needles were in place, I was able to relax. 3. Therapy success Good. After two weeks of therapy, both eyes showed results. In the eye with the wet AMD, I was able to read one line more in the eye test after the end of the therapy. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. There is a very pleasant atmosphere in the practice. I felt very comfortable and in good hands. All the team members were very friendly and courteous. 5. Personal comment Many thanks for the good care. I had the feeling that everyone put their heart and soul into their work and cared about every patient, which is unfortunately no longer a matter of course these days.

Ms S. reports her eye acupuncture experience with macular degeneration treatment

Case 45: “Compared to conventional medical treatment, improvements through acupuncture only occur slowly.”

Mr Holger S. from Hanau / Germany, 59 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of dry vein occlusion in the eye

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Very precise description of the eye problem and the further procedure. 2. Acupuncture Unfortunately a little painful, but that cannot be avoided. Compared to conventional medical treatment, improvements through acupuncture only occur slowly. 3. Therapy success Sufficient. Small improvement recognisable from the middle of the 2nd week. Hopefully further improvement in the following weeks. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Pleasant atmosphere and no long waiting times. 5. Personal comment Practice recommendable!

Case 44: “I see fewer “torn” lines in the Amsler grid and my vision is more colourful!”

Ms Sieglinde R. from Hettingen / Germany, 61 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of dry macular degeneration

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. The initial contact was friendly, the information discussion was detailed and questions were answered. 2. Acupuncture I would never have thought that acupuncture could be so painful, especially on the feet. But it was still bearable. 3. Therapy success Very good! As I have nothing to compare it to, I think I have already had success! I see fewer “torn” lines in the Amsler grid and my vision is more colourful! Flowers are more colourful, trees are greener again. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Yes, everyone was very friendly and I felt very comfortable during my time with you. 5. Personal comment I would be happy to come back to your practice for another week in March 2025 for a refresher course. Until then, I wish you all a good time and stay healthy and the way you are.

Case 43: “Follow-up at the University of Mainz on 5 June: Optic nerve stable.”

Ms Dagmar G. from Mainz / Germany, 63 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of glaucoma

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Good information about the course of the therapy and also during the therapy. 2. Acupuncture It hurt in some places, unfortunately after the 2nd acupuncture on the 1st day of treatment I had a black eye with severe swelling, so that I was only treated with laser on my eyes. I would also like this for the refresher treatment, as I am now a little afraid of it. 3. Therapy success Very good! Hay fever was gone but returned 2 weeks after the treatment. Follow-up check at the University of Mainz on 5 June: optic nerve stable, so I don’t have to go back for another year and no longer every six months. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. The staff are friendly and cater to your wishes, the therapy rooms are pleasantly furnished and there is soothing music in the background. 5. Personal comment It was good to have had the therapy, it’s unfortunate that eye acupuncture is not offered very often, the whole practice radiates a sense of calm, so that as soon as you enter you feel you’ve come to the right place – from then on the stress is gone.

Case 42: “As an alternative to my planned operation, this was the right way to go.”

Mr Roland R. from Wernigerode / Germany, 58 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of macular degeneration

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Very nice and informative reception, very good explanation of the treatment. 2. Acupuncture Sometimes quite short but intense pain, especially in the feet (easily bearable). Reaction of the body, nerves and eyes cannot be felt directly. 3. Therapy success Very good to good! Noticeable and measurable improvement in visual performance. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Very nice and pleasant treatment and conversations in between. 5. Personal comment As an alternative to my planned operation, this is the right way to go. I hope to have the final result in 3 weeks with further visual improvement.

Case 41: “After 5 months, I noticed another significant improvement in my vision.”

Ms Maria Luise M. from Petersburg / Germany, 71 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of macular degeneration

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Very informative, friendly and well explained. 2. Acupuncture It was painful at first, but the pain has subsided. I felt good all day afterwards. The physiotherapy, the foot reflexology massage and the juices rounded off the treatment. 3. Therapy success Very good! An all-round feeling of well-being for body and mind! After 2 weeks my eyes were clear, no longer reddened and my vision had improved. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. The interior design has a relaxing effect on me, as does the friendly, competent team, which takes a lot of time. I felt very comfortable. 5. Personal comment After 5 months, I noticed another significant improvement in my vision. I did my exercises every morning. I am glad that I decided in favor of acupuncture.

Case 40: “Success is visibly recognisable.”

Mr Vernom M. from Stuttgart / Germany, 31 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of Diagnosis Retinopathia pigmentosa, Usher type 2

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Very informative conversation without time pressure. 2. Acupuncture Painful when pricking. However, the pain subsides. Mild headaches occur in the head area after the treatment. 3. Therapy success Good! Success is visibly recognisable. My visual field on the lower left and right has improved as a result of the treatment. The colours have become clearer. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Very friendly team. Takes enough time for the patients. 5. Personal comment Highly recommendable treatment. The team is always very friendly. I would love to come back.

Case 39: “Overall a clearer visual experience.”

Ms Silvia R. from Hasselroth / Germany, 55 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of wet macular degeneration

1. Initial contact/information talk Good. I was able to build trust. Questions were answered. Unfortunately, I was very nervous and couldn’t think of the questions. Had a good impression of professional competence. 2. Acupuncture The 2 weeks were very challenging for me. The pricking and the subsequent tiredness. I was amazed at how quickly I experienced an effect on my eyes. 3. Therapy success In my left eye with wet macular degeneration, something happened. After more than a year of unchanged stagnation despite injections at the doctor’s, I quickly had the impression that the watery bump was changing. Overall, my vision feels clearer. I’m curious to see how it continues to change. 4. Feel-good factor Good. The practice is beautiful and I felt comfortable in the therapy rooms. The team is very nice and focussed on the patient. I enjoyed coming every day, despite the pricks. 5. Personal comment I think the birds in the toilet are great! Thanks for the inspiration (macula juice, physiotherapy knowledge). The visual exercises are also good.

Successful treatment of dry macular degeneration

OCT images show a reduction in dry macular degeneration

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Case 38: “Ms Noll explained the treatment very well, as well as the expected successes.”

Mr Hans-Joachim J. from Kaiserslautern / Germany, 73 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience in the treatment of macular oedema (macular edema, cystoid macular oedema)

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. The initial contact was by telephone. Mrs Noll explained the treatment very well, as well as the expected results. 2. Acupuncture Acupuncture hurts! When the needles are inserted, there is pain in most cases, but this subsides relatively quickly. I almost always fell asleep while lying down, i.e. it was relaxing. 3. Therapy success I don’t want to give an assessment here yet, but will wait another 6-8 weeks. Immediately after the treatment I notice that something is happening in my eye, but there is still no effect on my vision. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Very pleasant treatment rooms with a feel-good factor. Staff all very nice. 5. Personal comment I am looking forward to the medium-term effects with regard to macular oedema and retinal smoothing. Looking forward to another appointment in April.

Case 37: “The vision got better. The field of vision has changed positively.”

Ms Brigitte K. from Dreieich / Germany, 74 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. It was explained in detail and all questions were answered in an informative manner. 2. Acupuncture The insertion of the needles sometimes caused pain, but was also over immediately. The body reacted with regular gastrointestinal gurgling. 3. Therapy success Good. The vision improved. The field of vision has changed positively. The eyes no longer feel so dry. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Very nice, friendly, open-minded practice team – a practice to feel good in. 5. Personal comment All in all, the whole package made me feel physically well.

Successful treatment of macular oedema

A patient report with original documents and images

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Case 36: “I was surprised of the positive results after such a short time.”

Ms Dagmar S. from Tübingen / Germany, 82 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. The reception was friendly, my questions were answered in detail, I felt accepted from the very beginning. 2. Acupuncture Of course, placing the needles was not painless, but afterwards everything was just pleasant. 3. Therapy success Very good. I was surprised at the positive readings after such a short time (1 week). 4. Feel-good factor Very good. All the people involved were friendly and approachable. 5. Personal comment These therapy days were extremely relaxing and beneficial for me.

Case 35: “My vision has improved.”

Ms Erika B. from Mömbris / Germany, 76 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Even the first telephone conversation was very friendly. Ms Noll explained everything in an understandable way. 2. Acupuncture I felt very comfortable during the acupuncture, the small sting was over quickly. 3. Therapy success Very good. I am satisfied. My vision has improved. Mr Oldenburg’s treatment has helped me a lot. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Relaxed atmosphere. Very friendly practice team. 5. Personal comment I am looking forward to the measurement of the intraocular pressure.

Case 34: “I was very positively surprised what a few needles can do.”

Mr Jochen K. from Hainburg / Germany, 56 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Initial telephone contact was very friendly and informative. 2. Acupuncture I felt very relaxed. The first successes were also evident. I was very positively surprised what a few needles can do. 3. Therapy success Very good. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Everyone is very friendly, nice, open-minded and helpful. 5. Personal comment I would like to thank everyone for the nice and friendly treatment and especially for the professional competence of Mrs. Noll.

Case 33: “It works again without a magnifying glass.”

Ms Heidemarie B. from Weilmünster / Germany, 74 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. The telephone consultation with Ms Noll was very informative and enlightening. She persuaded me to have this treatment. 2. Acupuncture It was a first experience for me. The pain of the puncture went away very quickly and I was able to relax (and meditate) very well afterwards. 3. Therapy success I notice an improvement when reading small things, it works again without a magnifying glass. Some improvement in distance vision – general subjective improvement. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. For me, it’s like an oasis of well-being. All the staff are very friendly and competent. 5. Personal comment A very pleasant ambience. The daily fresh juice was especially delicious. The physio-therapy was very beneficial and profound. I would like to thank you very much for the excellent treatment.

Case 32: “I was convinced by the holistic approach.”

Mr Hans-Heinrich H. from Switzerland, 70 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Competent advice and answering of questions. Realistic assessment of the situation with advanced left glaucoma. 2. Acupuncture First it picks – then it works. 3. Therapy success Good. Improvement in eye activity felt. Eye pressure on right side (healthy eye) slightly decreased 15-14, on left side further increased from 39 to 43. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Professional facility, sensitive care, good/pleasant atmosphere. 5. Personal comment At first I was a bit sceptical about topics like infusions and physiotherapy. But the holistic approach convinced me.

Case 31: “There is an improvement in vision.”

Ms Edeltraud O. from Bad Schwalbach / Germany, 80 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Detailed advice – our questions were answered. 2. Acupuncture A new very interesting experience. 3. Therapy success Good. There is an improvement in vision. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. During the treatment, attention was always paid to well-being. 5. Personal comment We will use the aftercare treatments.

Case 30: “Good. My well-being has definitely improved and I have learnt a lot about how to deal with the disease.”

Ms Natascha A. from Frankfurt am Main / Germany, 49 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. I had a very interesting conversation with very good clarification and a lot of understanding. 2. Acupuncture Painful and unfamiliar at first, relaxation and a good feeling soon set in. 3. Therapy success Good. My well-being has definitely improved and I have learnt a lot about how to deal with the disease. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. I felt very comfortable, very well met and informed. I would definitely recommend the practice to others. 5. Personal comment The concept of the practice feels very good and coherent. Even though I don’t feel any immediate change in my eyes, the therapy has given me a lot and increased my well-being.

Case 29: “After the 2nd week, greatly improved visual acuity. The glaucoma is smaller in both eyes.”

Ms Helga F. from Bad Emstal / Germany, 67 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. I received comprehensive information very quickly in response to an online enquiry. The personal phone call was very friendly, competent and informative. I decided to go for this therapy. All the staff are very friendly, empathetic and competent. 2. Acupuncture Before the treatment, Ms Noll explained the therapy process in detail. Placing the needles is already painful, afterwards it is sometimes relaxing, sometimes stimulating. Mrs. Noll takes care of my well-being so that I also feel good. My great expectations of the therapy were already exceeded after the first week. I saw much more clearly and felt calmer and more relaxed. 3. Therapy success Very good. After the 2nd week, greatly improved vision. Glaucoma is smaller in both eyes. My health has improved phenomenally in a short time. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. All the staff are very friendly. I felt very comfortable in the relaxed atmosphere. 5. Personal comment I am overjoyed to have done this therapy here. This healing success for body, eye, soul and spirit with acupuncture, mental and physio treatments is unique in such a short time. The time afterwards was also taken care of with therapeutic applications. Many thanks Team Noll.

Case 28: “Improvement of the visual field and general well-being. Ability to concentrate has improved.”

Mr Hilmar T. from Königstein / Germany, 88 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Information was extensive. All questions were answered competently. Good scheduling. 2. Acupuncture Very joking, but “bearable”. The eyesight has improved. See test! 3. Therapy success Good. Improvement in visual field and general well-being. Ability to concentrate has improved. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Very pleasant overall atmosphere and especially in the treatment rooms. Very friendly practice team. 5. Personal comment The good experiences in success and support have prompted me to make new appointments right away.

Case 27: “General vision has become easier. The environment is perceived better.”

Mr Frank W. from Soest / Germany, 64 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. First contact by phone was very good, very good and relaxed practice. 2. Acupuncture Sometimes a little painful but still good to bear. 3. Therapy success Good. General vision has become easier. The environment is perceived better. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Relaxed atmosphere. 5. Personal comment Mrs Noll and the whole practice team were always very friendly and in a good mood, which had a positive influence on the treatment. Always good for a joke. THANK YOU to all.

Case 26: “I have always experienced a correspondingly attentive and always friendly atmosphere in the practice.”

Mr Werner B. from Neustadt / Germany, 82 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. In my experience, all the important and necessary information for treatment was addressed and explained and discussed in detail during the initial consultation. 2. Acupuncture My experience with acupuncture, as I have experienced it, is clearly positive. Since the needles are placed very quickly, the short moments of pain, mainly in the hands and feet, are easy to bear. I have always been able to face the insertion of the needles calmly. 3. Therapy success After the two-week treatment, I was not yet in a position to give an assessment. I was pleased with the test of the visual field of both eyes, which showed a clear improvement. I assume that the development of my eyes still needs time. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. In the 10 days of treatment I felt very well received, cared for and treated by the practice team. 5. Personal comment I have always experienced a correspondingly attentive and always friendly atmosphere in the practice.

Case 25: “The acupuncture treatment was pleasant and calming for me. It immediately led to an improvement in vision, e.g. when reading.”

Ms Hildegard L. from Ehingen / Germany, 93 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Her appearance on the Internet and the first contact with Ms Merz prompted us to accept her offer. 2. Acupuncture The acupuncture treatment was pleasant and calming for me. It immediately led to an improvement in my vision, for example, when reading. Overall, I felt a revitalisation of the body. 3. Therapy success Good. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. The positive impression from the internet and the first contact were far exceeded. 5. Personal comment The perfect, targeted treatment by Mrs. Noll and her empathetic, patient-oriented manner strengthened our hope for a successful stay and led us to the conviction that we were in the right place. The complementary physiotherapeutic treatment by Mr. Oldenburg, with his excellent knowledge, gave us valuable insights into the disease and showed us ways to cooperate in the treatment ourselves. Many thanks to the perfect team!

Case 24: “I am very satisfied. My vision has improved.”

Ms Karin H. from Bad Homburg / Germany, 80 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk VERY GOOD. The explanation was very informative and accurate. The practice is modernly equipped. 2. Acupuncture Although I was very anxious, the therapist took away my fear. She is very sensitive and has great empathy. After the first session I already lost the anxiety and my symptoms improved. 3. Therapy success GOOD. I am very satisfied. My vision has improved. 4. Feel-good factor VERY GOOD. The whole team is friendly and helpful. 5. Personal comment I am very satisfied with the treatment and care in the practice. Ms Noll and the team are particularly friendly, took a lot of time and gave me great advice. I felt very comfortable and can only recommend the practice.

Case 23: “The treatment was better than expected because my vision has increased enormously.”

Ms Helga Z. from Flensburg / Germany, 78 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Good. 2. Acupuncture The treatment was painful but effective. 3. Therapy success Very good. The treatment was better than expected because my vision has increased enormously. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. Optimal support and perfect premises. 5. Personal comment I wish the team continued success!

Case 22: “After a long time, I read a book again during the therapy phase.“

Ms Christa P. from Maintal /Germany, 71 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Informative, detailed and real; no healing miracles were promised, which I found very good. 2. Acupuncture Pure relaxation; pleasant feeling. For me it was pure relaxation; I came to rest. 3. Therapy success Good. After a long time, I read a book again during the therapy phase; reading was much better than before, i.e. it was not difficult and was fun. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. The practice team was very accommodating, friendly and open-minded.

Case 21: “The pressure values measured today are 13 left (with Cosopt) historically low.”

Ms Katja R. from Gründau / Germany, 50 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Ms Noll spontaneously took 30 minutes of her time, explained everything and answered all my questions. 2. Acupuncture I know conventional acupuncture, but not the special Boel acupuncture. I was surprised by the short and sharp pains, but they were easy to bear. 3. Therapy success Very good. The results from the eye test and the visual field examination have made me very optimistic. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. I felt very comfortable in the practice, both in terms of care and premises. 5. Personal comment The therapy gives me hope. The pressure values measured today are 13 on the left (with Cosopt), historically low. On the right, unchanged 21.

Case 20: “In our opinion, an increase is not possible. This is an essential part of the desired and hoped-for medical success.”

Ms Helga B. from Taunusstein / Germany, 82 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Very good. Both the initial telephone contact and the informational interview were very informative and beneficial. 2. Acupuncture Positive in every respect. We are convinced of this and have years of experience, especially through eye acupuncture but also in the orthopaedic field. 3. Therapy success Very good. Improvement noticeable. The further course remains to be seen. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. It doesn’t get any better than this. In our opinion, an increase is not possible. This is an essential part of the desired and hoped-for medical success.

Case 19: “Reading is better again. Words better recognisable again. General field of vision improved.”

Mr Georg L. from Velden / Germany, 70 years old, reports his eye acupuncture experience 

1. Initial contact/information talk Good. The telephone conversation was very informative and the treatment was comprehensible. 2. Acupuncture Partly painful but a positive feeling. 3. Therapy success Good. Reading is better again. Words better recognisable again. General field of vision improved. 4. Feel-good factor Good. Very friendly reception. Tension was relieved immediately.

Case 18: “Improvement noticeable; further course remains to be seen.”

Ms Brigitte W. from Recklinghausen / Germany, 83 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience

1. First contact/information talk Very good 2. Acupuncture I had already had acupuncture according to Prof. Boel. This one was more intensive. Very good. 3. Success of therapy Very good. Improvement noticeable. The further course remains to be seen. 4. Feel-good factor Very good. I felt very well looked after. All questions were answered in a way I could understand. 5. Personal comment I am completely convinced by Ms Noll and Mr Oldenburg. Ms Hohmann is a very good recommendation. Thank you!

Case 17: “I came across the Noll clinic in Bad Soden on the internet. I am happy to report on my experience with eye acupuncture.”

Ms Ingrid T. from Karben / Germany, 68 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience

“After many injections into my right eye, I decided to have acupuncture. I came across the Noll clinic in Bad Soden on the internet. […] The combination of acupuncture, infusion and physiotherapy worked well for me. I felt very comfortable with Ms Noll and her team. After 10 days (acupuncture etc.) I could already read better. Today’s check-up with the ophthalmologist has confirmed the improvement so far. I don’t need an injection because my right eye is dry. Thank you very much Mrs. Noll and the team.”

Case 16: “It was my first eye acupuncture experience and every session was different.”

Ms Barbara B. from Bad Nauheim / Germany, 60 years old, reports her eye acupuncture experience

1. Initial contact/information talk Already during the first telephone call, the procedure and the therapy were explained to me. Everything was then explained in more detail in the information session. 2. Acupuncture It was my first eye acupuncture experience and every session was different. Sometimes painful, then again hardly noticeable; reactions in arms, jaw and legs and mostly the right eye reacted with increased tear formation. 3. Therapy success Already at the beginning my eyes were more mobile and softer and much bigger. It is a different way of seeing, like before. I did not expect that. 4. Feel-good factor The whole team is friendly, the atmosphere is comfortable and “problems” are dealt with and responded to immediately. 5. Personal note I am simply happy to have found Mrs Noll’s practice. I had already made an attempt to have my glaucoma treated a few years ago, but had not found a therapist who appealed to me.

Patients fill in a questionnaire about their eye acupuncture experience at the end of the treatment.

Case 15: “In addition to the eye acupuncture experience, I found the physiotherapy to be an essential part of the whole treatment concept”.

Ms Alena C. from Bad Nauheim / Germany, 73 years, reports her eye acupuncture experience  

1. Initial contact/information talk On this occasion I was informed in detail about the treatment concept, the duration of treatment and the costs. Nice conversation, I felt comfortable. 2. Acupuncture Although the acupuncture treatment was not always completely painless, I found the placement of the needle to be pleasant on the whole. Overall, there was a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere during all the treatments for my glaucoma. In addition to the eye acupuncture experience, I found the physiotherapy to be an essential part of the overall treatment concept. 3. Therapy success Subjectively: I see more clearly with my right eye, colours are more intense. Also according to eye tests clear improvements. That is how happy I am about it. I consider the eye acupuncture as a chance to delay or even stop the glaucoma disease. 4. Feel good factor Everything perfect! 5. Personal note Many thanks to Ms. Noll and the whole team for the 10-day wellness time. I felt very well looked after. Very competent team with a great knowledge of eyes. I will gladly pass on my experience.

Case 14: “[…] I would like to say THANK YOU very much for all the good and effective treatments”.

Ms Erika S. from Bad Soden / Germany, 74 years, reports her eye acupuncture experience

1. First contact/information interview Already the first telephone contact was very friendly. Just like the information talk with Mrs. Noll, very informative. 2. Acupuncture This was my first acupuncture and it was quite painful, but according to Mrs. Noll it had to be that way. 3. Therapy success I was overwhelmed by the clear improvement and evidence of blood circulation in me, it is almost like a miracle for me. 4. Feel-good factor I felt very well looked after in your feel-good atmosphere, it was the purest wellness treatment! 5. Personal note I would like to thank you, dear Mrs. Noll, as well as the whole practice team for the treatment of my wet macular degeneration and all the good and effective treatments.

Case 13: “I have seen more clearly, the colours are more intense and I imagine I have a larger field of vision.”

Mr Bernhard W. , 81 years from Limburg / Germany, reports his eye acupuncture experience

1. Initial contact/information talk My slight scepticism was quickly dispelled, so that I quickly decided to have the acupuncture. 2. Acupuncture I was able to undergo the treatment of my macular degeneration in a relaxed atmosphere, even though it was not exactly painless. 3. Therapy success I have seen more clearly, the colours are more intense and I imagine that I have a larger field of vision. 4. Feel-good factor School grade: very good. Your friendliness and now and then a nice conversation. 5. Personal comment I would recommend you at any time and say THANK YOU!

At the end of each treatment, the results are discussed – including the patient’s eye acupuncture experience.

Case 12: “Except for the sometimes painful insertion of the acupuncture needles, my eye acupuncture experience is very positive.”

Ms Christel P., 70 years old from Gießen / Germany, reports her eye acupuncture experience

1. Initial contact/information session Very friendly reception My questions about the treatment of my macular oedema and glaucoma were answered in detail and in an understandable way. The conversation was characterised by good listening 2. Acupuncture Very pleasant atmosphere Well-structured procedure: entertaining despite long waiting time Unfortunately, I was not well prepared for the partly painful sensation during the puncture… = but it is bearable! Holistic focus of the treatment 3. Therapy success I personally noticed a strong improvement in my reading ability. An improvement in the left eye would also be desirable. 4. Feel-good factor The feeling of being well looked after is absolutely predominant. 5. Personal comment I am looking forward to the measurement of the intraocular pressure soon. Continuation of the treatment desirable Except for the sometimes painful insertion of the acupuncture needles, my eye acupuncture experience is very positive.

Case 11: “I had already had a good eye acupuncture experience elsewhere years ago.”

Mr Tilo H., 84 years old from near Gießen / Germany, reports his eye acupuncture experience

1. Initial contact/information talk The conversation was very friendly, detailed and relevant. Great importance was attached to the anamnesis of my diagnosis of wet age-related macular degeneration. 2. Acupuncture I had already had good eye acupuncture experience at another place years ago. There only the forehead was treated, while here many other eye points were needled. I think that this is a good starting point and I am full of hope. 3. Therapy success I am of the opinion that one cannot speak about success and quality of life after this short period of treatment. The images (right eye and left eye) have already become somewhat similar. Time of day and light source play a big role. The Amsler grid still leaves a lot to be desired. I have also had a lot of injections of Lucentis into my eye. 4. Feel-good factor It doesn’t get any better than this! 5. Personal note I hope that after weeks or months I will also be able to tick “very good” under “therapy success” and I would like to thank Team Noll very much for their loving and competent treatment, as well as their great effort!!!

Case 10: “My eye acupuncture experience after my laser operation for uveitis.”

Ms Brigitte S., 69 years old from near Frankfurt / Germany, reports her eye acupuncture experience

1. Initial contact/information talk Very calm detailed anamnesis, with high interest. Good and specific explanation, very friendly manner. Good understandable explanations. 2. Acupuncture […] Grade 1: I found the pricking and insertion of the needles pleasant. Other points than before were pricked (three different acupuncturists so far). After the two weeks felt the eye/eyes working/optical change in the eyes. 3. Therapy success Because of the advanced blindness, I cannot answer this question. I have the feeling that the eyes are working, minimal visual changes. 4. Feel-good factor I feel safe, in good hands and above all taken seriously. The physiotherapy approach is also great and fascinating. 5. Personal note I would like to thank you for the great treatment time, the feeling of added value that you have given me and also for the hope that the current condition will at least remain for a while. I will be happy to come back and recommend them to others.

Case 9: “For me, this “integrated eye therapy” is a very good supplement to the very limited conventional medicine with eye drops and, if necessary, surgery.”

Ms Beate B., 50 years old from near Frankfurt / Germany, reports her eye acupuncture experience

1. First contact/information talk Very friendly conversation in a pleasant, calm atmosphere. Detailed anamnesis and a lot of information about the course of glaucoma treatment. All questions about glaucoma were answered competently. Quick and easy appointment arrangement for the first ten appointments. Information about the costs. 2. Acupuncture After only a few treatments, a pleasant, warm feeling is felt, especially in the head area. The insertion of the acupuncture needles is only somewhat painful for a short period of time. I could relax very well with the acupuncture needles. 3. Therapy success Sleep better (solid deep sleep despite noises in the immediate vicinity). Already since the second week I feel a higher body temperature, there are hardly any cold feet and hands, better concentration / attention. I feel much more “awake”. 4. Feel-good factor I really enjoyed the 2-hour treatment, accompanied by relaxing music, pleasant fragrance. Very friendly treatments. Detailed information when requested. Delicious juice. Very many & good other alternative “therapies” such as juice, eye exercises, supplements. 5. Personal comment For me, this “Integrated Eye Therapy” is a very good supplement to the very limited conventional medicine with eye drops and, if necessary, surgery. I will definitely recommend my good experiences to others and hope that many more patients will improve their valuable vision with this.

Case 8: “After being diagnosed with age-related Macular Degeneration AMD dry, I was desperate and looking for ways to stop the disease in its early stages. When I came to the practice I was very excited about my eye acupuncture experience.”

Ms Bettina Sch., 77 years from near Mainz / Germany, reports her eye acupuncture experience

“After being diagnosed with AMD (dry), I was desperate and looked for ways to stop the disease in its early stages. That’s when I came across Ms Noll. Even the initial consultation gave me a lot of hope. Mrs. Noll took a lot of time to explain everything to me, e.g. the importance of blood circulation in the eyes. After only one week of daily treatments (acupuncture and infusions), I could actually read two rows of the eye test more. In total, the initial treatment lasted 2 weeks at a stretch. I feel very well looked after by Mrs Noll and her team and will continue to go to her practice for a refresher.”

Case 7: “My mother […] is looking forward to starting treatment and her first experience with eye acupuncture.”

Ms and Mr C. S. & B. S., from near Giessen / Germany, report their eye acupuncture experience

“Dear Mrs. Noll, dear Mr. Oldenburg, thank you very much again for this great anamnesis consultation. My mother has a very good and pleasant feeling and is looking forward to starting treatment for uveitis […]”

Case 6: “[…] Diagnosis of partial photoreceptor atrophy and pigment epithelial displacement of the retina. Nothing could be done about it, was the doctor’s statement.”

Mr Dominique A.-W., 51 years from near Frankfurt / Germany, reports his eye acupuncture experience

“Six years ago by now, I noticed that when I looked to the left while driving, the side strip was wavy. Since this phenomenon did not go away, I was alarmed and immediately went to see the ophthalmologist. The result of the examination was a diagnosis of partial photoreceptor atrophy and a pigment epithelial shift in the retina. The doctor said that nothing could be done, only observation. After the initial shock, I immediately set out on my own path with homeopathy, Chinese medicine and the intake of vitamin preparations or the conscious consumption of certain foods. The “blind spot” was (still) so small that I could actually have neglected it. But the fear of what could come of it grew and grew, and I continued to search for alternative treatments and cures. That’s how I became aware of Mrs. Noll’s clinic almost two and a half years ago. After a pleasant anamnesis conversation, a fourteen-day intensive treatment with acupuncture and other treatments such as infusions soon followed. An informal eye test after the treatment as well as my personal perception – sharper vision and better night vision – clearly showed that something had changed in me. Since then, I come every one to two months for a repeat/refresher treatment and once a year for a five-day intensive treatment. The eye tests at the optician and ophthalmologist during the last two years confirmed an improvement in visual acuity, initially by 0.5 and now by 1 dioptre. I also have the impression that the “blind spot” has become weaker. I cannot understand why this system of acupuncture according to Boel is not recognised and supported by the health insurance companies. The feeling that there is a successful procedure that can stop and even improve the course of chronic eye diseases is certainly a great relief not only for me.” 

Case 5: “I, for one, am more than satisfied with my current situation. This is my experience with eye acupuncture according to Prof. John Boel.”

Mr Andreas W., 54 years from near Frankfurt / Germany, employee, reports his eye acupuncture experience

“On the second day of treatment of the wet macular degeneration, I could already read the time on the wall clock (from a distance of about 2.5-3 metres) without glasses, The infusions have had the effect that my general condition and my immune system have improved considerably since then. But the best thing about the acupuncture was that the above-mentioned water blister and the dark spot have disappeared to such an extent that I can see through my right eye again reasonably (by my standards, because what’s gone is gone). In the meantime, I can even drive my car again, which was not possible before. I am more than happy with my current situation […] and can only recommend that everyone try acupuncture. I would and will continue to do it.”

Case 4: “The result of the treatment exceeded my expectations.”

Mrs. Heike G., 53 years from near Frankfurt / Germany, alternative practitioner, reports her eye acupuncture experience

“The result of the treatment exceeded my expectations. My forehead and eye muscles have completely relaxed and my complaints have disappeared. In addition, my vision has improved significantly – both in terms of near and far vision. So eye acupuncture has helped me to enjoy everyday life again without discomfort.”

Case 3: “My mother would like to tell about her eye acupuncture experience. Today back in Peru, back in everyday life, my mother is going shopping again independently […].”

Ms Sandra G.-S., 53 years old from near Neu-Isenburg / Germany speaks for her mother, 80 years from Lima / Peru

“The acupuncture treatment including vitamin infusions lasted 14 days. […] And that’s how it was after an eye test too …. Instead of the first capital A on the board as on the first day, after the fourth day my mother could already read through to the second row as if she were at an optician’s, which improved greatly again over the treatment period of 14 days. On the last day of treatment, my mother could already read through to the middle of the fifth row. […] Today, back in Peru, back in everyday life, my mother goes shopping again independently and, above all, can read what is on her shopping list without her unloved magnifying glasses!  Her everyday life has changed fundamentally for the better. She is also unrecognisable to us. Full of energy, happiness and joie de vivre!”

Case 2: “[…] my eye acupuncture experience with the diagnosis of severe long-sightedness.”

Ms Julia R., 24 years old from near Strasbourg / France, reports her eye acupuncture experience

“[…] and I continue to practice diligently with my eyes. First the diopter dropped from 4.25 to 3.25 and now already to 2.75+3 and I am so happy!!! […]”

Case 1: “My mother’s eye acupuncture experience when diagnosed with wet macular degeneration.”

Ms Doris B., from near Mörfelden / Germany, speaks for her mother, 86 years, reports her eye acupuncture experience

“The acupuncture was partly a bit painful when setting the needles, but the belief in improvement of my wet macular degeneration and her strong will were greater. […] At present, my mother can see more clearly, write better and also read better. What is also very important, Mrs. Noll is very friendly, honest and explained everything very precisely.”