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The body has certain points that are more sensitive than others. The eyes are one of those points, and they are typically needed for us to live our everyday lives and complete tasks. If there are issues or problems with the eyes, treatments like acupressure points for the eyes are helpful. They can improve daily functionality if you just keep practicing.

Important Acupressure Points for Eye Health

1. The Rim of Eyes

The orb of the eye is surrounded by bones, where there are several pressure points that can help with pain or other ailments related to the eyes. The useful acupressure points for eyes in this area include:

• UB-1 (also known as Jingming): This spot is where the inner corner of the eye meets the nose. It is helpful when dealing with glaucoma, hysteria with vision loss and early stage cataracts. This is located on the urinary bladder channel.
• ŸUB-2 (also known as Zanzhu): Also located on the urinary bladder channel, this is located between the eyebrows, closest to the nose.
• ŸYuyao: In the midpoint of the eyebrow, this point helps with worry, mental strain sometimes caused by overworking.
• ŸSJ 23 (also known as Sizhukong): On the triple burner channel, this spot is on the outside end of the eyebrow. It can help with facial issues and other eye problems.
• ŸGB 1 (also known as Tongziliao): On the gallbladder channel, the outside corner of the eye sockets where the cavity is. This helps with sore eyes, dry eyes, itchy eyes and blurred vision.
• ŸST 1 (also known as Chenggi): This is directly below the pupil of the eye, on the infraorbital ridge. This is a primary point to resolve issues with the eyeball.

For each of these points, the recommended pressure is equivalent to that of a gentle massage, starting with B1-1 and continuing up and outward from that position. Each point should be your focus for roughly 10 seconds.

This can be done repeatedly at intervals throughout the day. It is recommended to practice deep breathing while you are doing the massage in order to ensure the eye is getting enough oxygen to stay healthy. Make sure to go slowly and pay equal attention to each area.

2. The Third Eye

Some people consider the third eye to be directly between the eyebrows, at the top middle point of your T zone. Press on this spot gently for seven to eight minutes. As one of the more important acupressure points for the eyes, this can help relieve emotional stress and improve one’s vision.

3. Bridge of the Nose

Directly below the inner edge of each eyebrow and alongside the nose is the area considered to be the bridge of the nose. Applying slight pressure to both sides at once with one’s thumbs can greatly help with fatigue and eye strain.

4. Top Edge of the Nostril

Apply pressure to each side of the nose, just above the flare of the nostril. This can help with blurred vision and nasal congestion. It should be done for five minutes every day for optimum results.

5. Tip of Each Thumb

The tips of the thumbs are directly connected to the eye muscles. Thus, this is also one of the acupressure points for eyes. Gently massaging the tip of one thumb with the other thumb can bring about relief to the pain and strain in these muscles. Doing so regularly helps improve eyesight.