Generally speaking normative acupuncture does not poke the eyeballs.
Acupuncture points around the eye include Chengsui, Eyeming, Silkworm, and Pupil’s Eye.
Chengsui is located between the eyeball and the lower edge of the orbit, directly below the pupil, and is an acupuncture point very close to the eyeball. When sticking the needle, the eyeball should be pushed upward and stabbed directly against the orbit; this point should not be traveled with the needle, and it is advisable to apply pressure for 1 to 2 minutes after the needle is discharged to avoid bleeding.
The eye point is a commonly used point for the treatment of myopia and is located in the medial ligament of the lid at the medial margin of the orbit. When needling, the eyeball is pushed outward and fixed, and the needle is inserted slowly against the medial orbital rim, without significant lifting and twisting to avoid bleeding.
Silk bamboo hollow is in the depression of the tip of the eyebrow, not in the orbit, and normally there is no risk of sticking the eyeball.
Pupil’s eye is not in the eye socket, as is the silk bamboo hollow, which is 0.5 inch lateral to the lateral canthus of the eye, so there is no risk of it hitting the eyeball.
It is recommended that patients seek professional acupuncturists to carry out acupuncture treatment, do not operate on your own to avoid adverse consequences.