Working professionals often experience eye fatigue due to long hours of staring at the computer. Massaging the Jingming acupoint can help relieve and treat headaches, dizziness, farsightedness, nearsightedness, and facial swelling. So where exactly is the Jingming acupoint located on the body? Let's find out together with the help of the following information and illustrations!
Massage the Jingming Acupoint to Relieve Eye Fatigue
Location: Located on the head, about 1.5 inches above the hairline and 2.25 inches beside the midline. Some sources suggest it is "1.5 inches behind the inner corner of the eye" (Complete Works of Acupuncture and Moxibustion).
Method: Sit upright and lean back slightly. Massage the acupoint located 1 inch behind the inner corner of the eye along the line connecting the Jingming acupoint and the Fengchi acupoint.
Benefits of the Jingming Acupoint:
Main Uses: Headaches, dizziness, redness, swelling, and pain in the eyes, nasal congestion, farsightedness, nearsightedness, infantile convulsions, facial swelling, etc.
Effects: Brightens the eyes, clears the mind, expels wind, and calms convulsions.
Clinical Application: It is commonly used to treat nearsightedness.
Combination of Acupoints: Combing the Jingming acupoint with the Xiangu acupoint can help relieve facial swelling; combining it with the Fengchi acupoint and the Guanchong acupoint can help alleviate headaches.
Acupuncture Method and Precautions:
Treatment Principles: Apply moxibustion if there is coldness, and use acupuncture to expel heat and release gas if there is heat.
Daily Eye Care: Bend your thumb and press the acupoint with the nail vertically, pressing and massaging the acupoint on both sides once each time.
Tips for Relieving Eye Fatigue
1. Take breaks: Taking short breaks allows the eyes to relax. It's best to leave your seat and focus on distant targets for about 10 seconds, giving your eyes a brief rest, which is extremely helpful for eye care.
2. Maintain a good working posture: Maintain the most appropriate posture, so that both eyes are level or slightly downward when looking at the computer screen. This can relax the muscles in the neck and reduce the area of the eyes exposed to air.
3. Blink: Blinking can stimulate tear secretion, keeping the eyes moist. This is especially important for office workers who wear contact lenses. Many women are so focused on their work that they forget to blink, leading to dry and uncomfortable eyes.
4. Adjust the distance to the computer screen: It is recommended to maintain a distance of 50-70 cm, with the screen slightly lower than eye level by 10-20 cm, at a downward angle of 15-20 degrees. Adjusting the angle and distance can reduce the demand for accommodation and reduce the likelihood of eye fatigue.
5. Eat healthy foods: Eating foods that are beneficial for the eyes can also help to a certain extent. For example, deep-sea fish contains a lot of DHA, which helps maintain the health and development of the retinas and prevents degeneration and cataracts. In addition, carrots, lemons, blueberries, nuts, liver, etc. are all good for the eyes. Regular consumption can increase the body's antioxidant levels, protect the eyes, and fight against aging.
