Acupuncture for Lazy Eye
What is Lazy Eye? Lazy eye, technically called amblyopia, is when one of your eyes wanders in different directions to your other eye. This may be due to poor vision in one eye and as a result your brain may favour your good eye. Lazy eye can cause vision problems like loss of depth perception, […]
Acupressure for Glaucoma
Acupuncture may be an effective treatment method for glaucoma. Conventional treaments for glaucoma may have side effects and many glaucoma patients desire a natural alternative. There is evidence that acupuncture may reduce vision loss from glaucoma or intraocular pressure. Auricular (Ear) Acupressure and Intraocular Pressure Auricular acupressure is a non-invasive traditional Chinese treatment that may […]
Acupressure for Eyes
Are your eyes often strained or irritated? Do you suffer from aching eyes, blurred vision, itchy eyes, double vision, dry eyes, eye strain, or any other eye related problems? If yes, you’re not alone. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1.3 billion people have some form of visual impairment. It’s estimated that 80% […]
Acupuncture for Dry Eyes
Have you ever had an uncomfortable feeling in your eyes? More specifically, do your eyes feel scratchy or gritty – as if something is stuck on your eyeball? If so, then you might be suffering from dry eyes. While these symptoms might sound mild, they can lead to severe vision problems if left unchecked. This […]
Acupuncture for Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness. According to a 2013 study diabetic retinopathy ranks as the 5th most common cause of visual impairment globally. The increasing risk of visual impairment calls for effective intervention to remedy diabetic retinopathy. But this is easier said than done – conventional treatments such as […]
Acupuncture for Eye Health
How Acupuncture May Help to Achieve Optimal Eye Health Nowhere is the phrase, ‘the eyes are the windows to your soul’ more accurate than in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). According to TCM, each part of your eye is associated/linked to a corresponding organ and a particular element. For example, consider the following eye-body organ relationships: […]
Acupuncture for Glaucoma
Learn How Acupuncture can Treat Glaucoma Acupuncture may be an effective treatment method for one of the leading causes of blindness, glaucoma. Cases of glaucoma are expected to rise due to a longer-lived ageing population of ‘baby boomers’ and the lack of a medical cure for the condition. To address the issue, we need to […]