(Massage Therapy)
GENERAL EXPLANATION:
Myopia is a condition of ametropia and often occurs in children. It is related to neglect of hygiene in the eyes and overfatigue of vision which can cause the length of the anterior and posterior ocular axes to exceed normal scope or hyperactive refractive power in the cornea and crystalline lens. The clinical manifestations are blurred vision in viewing distant objects and clear vision in viewing close objects accompanied by soreness and strain. Massage therapy can strengthen the ocular muscle, regulate the ocular function, eliminate strain on the ocular muscle, decrease the spasm and congestion of the ciliary muscle and enhance vision.
NOTES:
1. It is advisable to accurately locate the acupoints and apply the techniques lightly and persistently.
2. It is necessary to pay attention to the hygiene of the eyes.
TREATMENT:
1. Drag the orbit and forehead divergently for one minute.
2. Press and knead Zanzhu(BL-2), YuYao, Sizhukong(SJ-23) and Jingming(BL-1) with the middle finger 50 to 100 times each.
3. Press and knead Taiyang(EX-HN5) with the thumb and Chengqi(ST-1), Sibai(ST-2) and Tongziliao(GB-1) with the index finger 30 to 50 times each.
4. Put the palm heel or the index, middle and ring fingers of both hands on both eyes horizontally and apply light pressure for 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Press and knead Fengchi(GB-20) and grasp and pinch Hegu(LI-4) 30 times each.
