What is the massage method for lowering eye pressure

True elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP) due to glaucoma or other causes is generally difficult to reduce with massage and requires prompt medical attention. If massage is needed after glaucoma filtration surgery, follow the doctor’s instructions. Pseudo, transient elevation of intraocular pressure due to visual fatigue, etc., can be relieved by appropriate massage. Acute attacks of glaucoma and elevated intraocular pressure can cause damage to the optic nerve, which requires prompt medical attention, medication, surgery and other means to lower the pressure, so as to avoid irreversible damage to vision. In case of glaucoma with filtration surgery, the common massage method is to massage different parts of the eye symmetrically with both hands to increase the drainage of aqueous humor in order to lower the intraocular pressure. Excessive eye use, visual fatigue and other conditions cause temporary elevation of intraocular pressure, at this time can be relieved by appropriate massage relaxation of the eyes, through the massage of acupoints around the eyes, such as the four white acupuncture points, the Silk bamboo hollow points, etc., not only can relax the eye muscles and nerves, but also soothe eye fatigue, reduce intraocular pressure. When high intraocular pressure continues to be unrelieved, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible to avoid delaying your condition.