Does Acupuncture Work for Myopia

Acupuncture is effective for pseudomyopia, but not for true myopia. Pseudomyopia is caused by prolonged use of the eyes, resulting in temporary myopia when the ciliary muscles and the nerves of the eye muscles do not recover in a short period of time. Acupuncture is mainly used to stimulate localized points around the eyes, such as eyemin, retrobulbar, and the distal points of the meridian. The eye point is located on the face, in the depression above the inner canthus of the eye; and the retro-orbital point is an extra-meridian point at the junction of the outer 1/4 and inner 3/4 of the lower edge of the orbital region. Both main treatment of eye diseases such as eye redness, swelling and pain, myopia, etc. Acupuncture to improve blood circulation in the eye, adjusting the blood and qi, soothing tendons and collaterals, guiding the meridian qi and blood up to moisten the role of the eye, and related research suggests that acupuncture can improve the excitability of the visual nerve center, thereby relieving eye fatigue and improving eyesight. Nearsightedness is mostly caused by bad eye habits and excessive eye fatigue. Daily can be combined with hot compresses as well as massage points around the eyes to relax the muscles. Eye acupuncture has a high risk factor and must be operated by a professional doctor to avoid improper operation and damage.