Presbyopia is a common problem among the elderly. As people age, their vision gradually declines and it becomes difficult to see things clearly. Presbyopia is most commonly seen in people over 40 years old. The aging of the eyes is caused by the aging of the lens, the decline of the ciliary muscle function, and the weakening of the focusing ability, leading to presbyopia. Therefore, there are several ways for the elderly to prevent presbyopia.
Ways to prevent presbyopia
Acupressure
After waking up in the morning, close your eyes and press the temples with the middle fingers, press the fish waist acupoint in the middle of the eyebrows with the ring fingers, and press the bamboo gathering acupoint on the inner side of the eyebrows with the little fingers. Apply appropriate pressure for 5 minutes each time to relieve eye muscle fatigue and make the eyes bright and energetic.
Cold water eye wash
Wash your eyes and face with cold water every morning and before bed. Soak your eyes in clean cold water for 1-2 minutes or splash water into your eyes with your hands, then dry the eyes with a towel, and gently rub the eyes around about 30 times.
Hot compress eye care
When washing your face, soak a towel in hot water, close your eyes, and apply the hot towel to your forehead and eye sockets, exchanging several times. This can promote blood circulation in the eyes, provide oxygen and nutrients to the eye muscles. When you have free time, you can also close your eyes, rub your palms together to generate heat, and gently cover your eyes for 1 minute.
Eye exercises
Do eye exercises when you have free time. The specific steps are as follows: ①Massage the eyebrows back and forth with the middle fingers 20 times; ②Massage the eyes from left to right with the four fingers of both hands 20 times; ③Massage the bridge of the nose from bottom to top with the middle fingers 20 times; ④Massage the temples clockwise 20 times, then counterclockwise 20 times; ⑤Massage the ear roots with thumbs 20 times; ⑥Pinch the earlobes with thumbs and index fingers and pull them down gently 20 times.
Regular long-distance viewing
Look into the distance 1-2 times in the morning, at noon, and before dusk. Try to look at green plants in the distance, then gradually shift your focus closer to improve your vision and adjust your eye muscles.
Eye movement exercises
Excite the eye muscles by blinking one eye at a time, and roll the eyeballs up, down, left, and right, clockwise and counterclockwise, to improve blood circulation in the eye muscles, stimulate and enhance eye muscle function, and delay aging. The specific method is to blink one eye at a time about 15 times, while gently rubbing both eyes with your hands to moisturize the eyeballs.
Diet therapy for presbyopia
1. Chicken head soup with Eucommia and Chinese Dogwood
Take 30g Eucommia and 30g Chinese Dogwood, cook them together with two chicken heads, and take it as a soup. This remedy is effective for eye diseases caused by liver blood deficiency and upward flaming of deficient fire. It is particularly suitable for people with hypertension and dizziness.
2. Chrysanthemum and goji berry tea for preventing presbyopia
Take 5g chrysanthemum and 5g goji berries, brew them with boiling water, and drink it as a substitute for tea. Take one dose daily and persist for 3 months. It has the effects of nourishing the liver and kidneys, clearing the liver, and improving vision. It is especially suitable for those with blurry vision due to presbyopia.
The understanding of the law of human aging has been recognized in traditional Chinese medicine for over two thousand years. Presbyopia is mainly due to the natural aging of the spleen, stomach, liver, and kidneys, which results in insufficient nourishment to the eyes. Goji berries are an important medicine for tonifying the liver and kidneys and improving vision. Chrysanthemum can clear the liver and improve vision. The combination of the two can address the root cause and have a significant protective effect on the eyes.
3. Red liver pills
Take 10g safflower, chop it together with 250g pig liver, add a small amount of powdered starch, steam it, and take it as pills. This remedy is suitable for those with blood deficiency and blood stasis. It has the effect of dispersing blood stasis in the eyes after cataract surgery.
4. Carrot porridge
Take an appropriate amount of carrots, chop them, and cook them with 250g rice to make porridge. This remedy is mentioned in the "Compendium of Materia Medica" and can be consumed regularly without harm. It is especially effective for night blindness.
5. Chicken liver soup
Take one chicken liver, wash it and chop it, add 250g rice and 20g fermented black beans, cook them together. This remedy is effective for blurred vision and unclear vision.
