Cataracts are a blinding eye disease that often occurs in middle-aged and elderly people. Traditional Chinese medicine massage can be used to treat cataracts.
Cataracts are a common eye disease in the elderly and a common complication of diabetes. It is also one of the causes of blindness. Traditional Chinese medicine massage can be used to treat cataracts. Let's take a look at the massage treatment methods for cataracts.
Cataracts can be classified into congenital, senile, traumatic, and secondary cataracts. Senile cataracts are the most common, and the onset of the disease often occurs after the age of 45. Traditional Chinese medicine suggests trying massage therapy to treat cataracts.
Cataracts are a blinding eye disease that often occurs in middle-aged and elderly people. Traditional Chinese medicine massage can be used to treat cataracts.
Cataracts are a common eye disease in the elderly and a common complication of diabetes. It is also one of the causes of blindness. Traditional Chinese medicine massage can be used to treat cataracts. Let's take a look at the massage treatment methods for cataracts.
Cataracts can be classified into congenital, senile, traumatic, and secondary cataracts. Senile cataracts are the most common, and the onset of the disease often occurs after the age of 45. Traditional Chinese medicine suggests trying massage therapy to treat cataracts.
1. Pinching and rubbing the Jingming acupoint (located on the inner side of the eye corner, slightly closer to the edge of the nose)
Close your eyes slightly and use the thumb and index finger of your right hand to pinch and rub the Jingming acupoint on both sides for 50 times. Then tilt your head back and instill Bai Nei Ting eye drops, and use the thumb and index finger of your left hand to pinch and rub the Jingming acupoint on both sides for 50 times. Use the eight fingers to horizontally rub the forehead for 50 times. Use the two middle fingers to rub up and down the two lacrimal grooves for 50 times to facilitate the penetration and absorption of eye drops.
2. Rubbing the face vertically with both palms
Close your eyes and cover your face with both palms vertically. Use the ring fingers to press along the sides of the nose on both sides of the lacrimal groove, and press the palms on both sides of the eye socket. Rub the nerve points around the eyes back and forth for 30 times. This promotes blood circulation around the eyeballs, dredges the meridians, and ensures smooth tear ducts.
3. Pressing and rubbing the Chengqi and Sibai acupoints
Use the index fingers of both hands to press the Chengqi acupoints on both sides (located seven points below the pupil, slightly inside the edge of the eye socket), and use the middle fingers to press the Sibai acupoints on both sides (located three points below the Chengqi acupoints). Use the index and middle fingers of both hands to press and rotate the acupoints 50 times.
4. Horizontally wiping the eyes with both palms
Open your eyes and use both hands to slowly wipe the middle of the eyes (forehead) horizontally. Cover your face with both palms vertically, and use the ring fingers to press along the sides of the nose on both sides of the lacrimal groove. Press the palms on both sides of the eye socket and rub the nerve points around the eyes back and forth for 30 times. This promotes blood circulation around the eyeballs, dredges the meridians, and ensures smooth tear ducts.
5. Pressing and rubbing the Tongzili, Sizhukong, and Taiyang acupoints
Use the middle fingers of both hands to press the Tongzili acupoints on both sides (located outside the eye socket, five points away from the corner of the eye), and use the ring fingers to press the Sizhukong acupoints on both sides (located behind the eyebrows). Use the index fingers to press the Taiyang acupoints on both sides (located between the eyebrows and the corners of the eyes, five points above the Tongzili acupoints). Close the three fingers of both hands (slightly bent), and press and rotate the acupoints forward for 50 times, then press and rotate backward for 50 times.
Precautions for cataracts:
1. Avoid vigorous exercise and avoid squinting. Try to refrain from coughing or vomiting forcefully.
2. Eat mainly soft foods. Avoid eating chicken, duck, or meat with bones, as biting bones can cause vibration.
3. Eat less or avoid eating spicy foods such as chili and onions. Avoid smoking and drinking, and maintain a regular daily routine.
4. To avoid collision with the wound, wear a metal eye shield after surgery for at least four weeks to protect the eyeball.
5. Avoid excessive and rapid movements of the head, such as bowing or tilting the head. The amplitude of the movement should not be too large. Maintain a relaxed and natural breathing pattern, develop a daily bowel movement habit, keep the bowel movements smooth, and avoid holding breath forcefully.
6. Supplement vitamins and some trace elements.
7. Avoid prolonged exposure to strong sunlight or watching solar eclipses to prevent solar retinopathy.
Above, we have introduced massage treatment methods for cataracts. Cataract patients can learn these massage methods. In addition, in daily life, it is important to avoid vigorous exercise and eat less spicy food.
