Q. Is acupuncture effective for dry eye?
Yes, stimulating acupoints around the eyes (Chanjuk, Sabaek, Taeyang etc.) activates tear gland function and improves ocular blood flow. Combined with herbs is more effective.
📝 Detailed Answer
We use it to address the circulation around the eyes and in the neck and shoulders.
Along with the acupuncture points around the eyes we always look at the back of the neck and the shoulders. When these areas stiffen it affects the circulation going to the head and eyes, and those who look at screens for long periods generally have these areas knotted as well.
Treatment around the eyes is carried out with particular care. We avoid the eyeball, approach shallowly at the area over the bone, and use fine needles.
The area around the eyes has many blood vessels, so bruising sometimes occurs. It disappears within a few days, but if you have an important engagement please tell us in advance.
If you take anticoagulants or have had eye surgery, you must tell us.
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