Nowadays, mobile phones have become an indispensable communication tool in our lives. We can see people playing with their phones everywhere, on the subway, on the bus, etc. However, prolonged use of mobile phones has led to an increasing number of eye diseases. So, how can we relieve these diseases? Let's take a look at whether massaging the acupoint behind the eyeball can alleviate eye diseases. What are the benefits and effects of massaging the acupoint behind the eyeball?
【Acupoint Behind the Eyeball】
The acupoint behind the eyeball is an extraordinary acupoint outside the meridian. Its function is to clear heat and improve eyesight, and it can relieve and treat myopia, strabismus, etc. Where exactly is the acupoint behind the eyeball in the human body, and how do we locate it?
The location of the acupoint: It is located on the face, at the junction of the lower edge of the orbit and the outer 1/4 and inner 3/4. When locating the acupoint, sit upright and gently close your eyes.
Anatomy of the acupoint: Below the acupoint, there is the skin, subcutaneous tissue, orbicularis oculi muscle, orbital fat, and the space between the inferior oblique muscle and the inferior orbital wall. It is distributed with the anterior branch of the temporal superficial artery and vein, the posterior branch of the temporal artery and vein, the anterior branch of the auriculotemporal nerve, the posterior branch of the lesser occipital nerve, and the auricular branch of the facial nerve.
【Explanation of the Acupoint Name】
The acupoint behind the eyeball belongs to extraordinary acupoints outside the meridian. Its source is from the modern "Anatomical Localization of Commonly Used Acupoints". "Ball" refers to the eyeball here. "Behind" means the back. This acupoint is located in the deeper part of the eyeball, so it is called "behind the eyeball".
【Benefits and Effects of Massaging the Acupoint Behind the Eyeball】
1. Massaging the acupoint behind the eyeball has the effect of clearing heat and improving eyesight.
2. It is used to treat eye diseases such as myopia, strabismus, glaucoma, early cataracts, optic nerve atrophy, and retinal pigment degeneration.
3. It is used to treat all eye diseases, such as optic nerve atrophy, optic neuritis, retinal pigment degeneration, retinal artery or vein occlusion, central retinal lesions, color vision abnormalities, myopia, glaucoma, early cataracts, vitreous opacity, and esotropia, etc.
The acupoint behind the eyeball is combined with the acupoints Jingming and Guangming to treat dim vision; combined with the acupoints Fengchi, Quchi, and Taichong to treat glaucoma.
【Acupoint Therapy and Precautions】
Acupuncture method: Insert the needle along the lower edge of the orbit from the lower outer part to the upper inner part, towards the direction of the optic nerve for 0.5-1 inch; it can also be moxibusted.
【Massage Technique】 Use the fingertip of the index finger to massage the acupoint behind the eyeball for 3-5 minutes. Massage it regularly every day to treat eye diseases such as myopia, strabismus, and glaucoma.
【Some Foods Beneficial for the Eyes】
Eat more liver, aquatic products, seaweed, yam, carrots, tomatoes, taro, longan, goji berries, sesame, walnut, peanuts, jujube, and soy products, which are nourishing for the liver, spleen, and blood. These foods are beneficial for preventing and treating myopia and relieving eye fatigue. At the same time, parents should pay attention to the hygiene of their children's diet, and the recipes should be diverse to ensure that children obtain the necessary nutrients for eye growth, development, and maintenance of function.
To protect your eyes, you need to start with a comprehensive diet! Eat more healthy foods rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, as well as various fruits, nuts, and fresh vegetables. This healthy and balanced diet will play an important role in eye health. Avoid consuming junk food as unhealthy high-fat diets can lead to deposits in blood vessels, restricting blood flow.
Since the diameter of the blood vessels that provide nutrition to our eyes is very small, the eyes are particularly sensitive to these. Choosing foods rich in antioxidants will make your eyes healthier. For example, leafy greens and fish rich in vitamins A and C.
