Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Auricular Acupuncture in Improving Dry Eye Symptoms in University Students

Inclusion Criteria: Participants must meet the following criteria: * Be at least 18 years of age. * Exhibit symptoms of dry eye, such as dryness, eye fatigue, eye itching, a foreign body sensation in the eye, burning or stinging sensations, blurry vision, light sensitivity, excessive tearing, or drooping eyelids. * Have no refractive errors or related eye conditions. * Visual acuity of both eyes ≥ 8/10 on the Snellen chart (normal vision). * Show signs of dry eye with an OSDI score of ≥ 13 points * Have never undergone auricular acupuncture before. * Voluntarily agree to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Participants must meet at least one of the following criteria: * Have symptoms suggesting an acute infection or conditions affecting the conjunctiva, sclera, eyelids, cornea, or systemic diseases. * Are using other methods to treat eye diseases. * Have undergone eye-related surgery within the past 3 months. * Have changed or worn contact lenses during the study period. * Have inflamed or ulcerated skin in both ears. * Are debilitated, exhausted, or have severe concomitant diseases. * Are using medications affecting vision (diuretics, antihistamines, antihypertensives) or eye drops. * Have a history of acupuncture vertigo. * Are contraindicated with Sodium Hyaluronate. * Are participating in other interventional studies.