Nowadays, mobile phones have become an indispensable communication tool in our lives. We can see people playing with their phones everywhere on the subway and buses. Long-term 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 eyes can relieve eye diseases and what are the benefits and functions of massaging this acupoint.
【Acupoint Behind the Eyes】
The acupoint behind the eyes is an extraordinary acupoint. It has the function of clearing heat and improving vision, and can relieve and treat myopia, strabismus, and other eye diseases. So where exactly is this acupoint located on the body and how do we find it?
The location of the acupoint: It is located on the face, at the junction of the outer 1/4 and inner 3/4 of the lower edge of the eye socket. When locating the acupoint, sit back and gently close your eyes.
Anatomy of the acupoint: Underneath the acupoint, there is skin, subcutaneous tissue, the inferior oblique muscle of the eye, orbital fat, and the space between the inferior oblique muscle and the lower wall of the eye socket. It is distributed with the anterior branch of the superficial temporal artery and vein, the posterior branch of the superficial temporal artery and vein, the anterior branch of the auriculotemporal nerve, the posterior branch of the occipital nerve, and the auricular branch of the facial nerve, etc.
【Explanation of the Acupoint Name】
The acupoint behind the eyes belongs to the extraordinary acupoints. Its origin can be found in the modern "Anatomical Location of Commonly Used Acupoints". "Ball" here refers to the eyeball. "Behind" refers to the back. The location of this acupoint is deep, in the posterior part of the eyeball, hence the name "behind the eyes".
【Functions and Benefits of Massaging the Acupoint Behind the Eyes】
1. Massaging the acupoint behind the eyes has the effect of clearing heat and improving vision.
2. It is effective in treating various eye diseases such as myopia, strabismus, glaucoma, early cataracts, optic nerve atrophy, retinal pigment degeneration, etc.
3. It can be 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 eyes can be combined with the acupoints Jingming, Guangming to treat blurred vision; and combined with Fengchi, Quchi, Hegu, Taichong to treat glaucoma.
【Acupoint Therapy and Precautions】
Acupuncture: Insert the needle along the lower edge of the eye socket from the outside bottom to the inside top, towards the direction of the optic nerve for 0.5-1 inch; can also be used for moxibustion.
Massage Technique: Use the tip of your index finger to gently knead the acupoint behind the eyes for 3-5 minutes. Massage daily to treat eye diseases such as myopia, strabismus, and glaucoma.
【Some Eye-Beneficial Foods】
Eat more animal liver, seafood, seaweed, yam, carrots, tomatoes, taro, longan, goji berries, sesame seeds, walnuts, peanuts, jujube, and soy products. These foods nourish the liver, spleen, qi, and blood, and are beneficial for preventing and treating myopia and relieving eye fatigue. At the same time, parents should pay attention to the hygiene of children's diet, and the diet should be diverse to ensure that children obtain the necessary nutrients for eye 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 balanced and healthy diet will play an important role in maintaining eye health. At the same time, you must avoid consuming junk food, as an unhealthy high-fat diet can lead to the deposition of substances in the blood vessels, causing restricted blood flow in the arteries. Since the diameter of blood vessels that supply nutrients to the eyes is very small, the eyes are particularly sensitive to this. Choosing foods rich in antioxidants will make your eyes healthier, such as green leafy vegetables and fish rich in vitamin A and C.
