Vision also gradually deteriorates with age. (Shutterstock)
Text/Compiled by reporter Hu Naiwen/Wang He, Anne Lee
Presbyopia is an eye aging phenomenon that troubles many people. Hu Naiwen, a Chinese medicine practitioner from Shanghai Tongdetang National Medicine Company, is now over 70 years old and still does not need to wear reading glasses. Here, Hu Naiwen introduces several methods that can delay and improve presbyopia. By massaging acupoints, eye protection exercises and dietary supplements, you can save poor vision.
Presbyopia usually begins to appear after the age of 40 and will continue to worsen until about the age of 65. Presbyopia is mainly caused by the hardening of the crystalline lens of the eye and the inability to adjust the focusing distance, resulting in blurred vision of near objects. In addition, modern people use more and more frequently Electronic products make the eyes more tired and more likely to cause blurred vision, presbyopia and other vision problems.
The incidence of presbyopia is high after the age of 40
To put it simply, you frown when looking at something, or you need to hold it farther to see clearly, or you even have to take off your myopia glasses to see clearly. Your vision is sometimes clear and sometimes blurry. These are all manifestations of presbyopia.
Diagram of reading glasses. (123RF)
In the United States, the incidence of presbyopia is very high. Clinical statistics in 2015 show that the prevalence rate of presbyopia among American adults over 45 years old is as high as 83~88.9%. In Taiwan, more than half of adults begin to experience symptoms of presbyopia after the age of 40, which is quite common.
Massage acupoints to improve presbyopia
Traditional Chinese medicine has discovered that meridians are the channels through which energy in the human body runs. Internal organs are connected to various parts of the body through meridians. Certain points on the meridians with special functions are called “acupoints.” By stimulating acupuncture points, such as acupuncture and massage, diseases of the corresponding organs can be treated. .
Eye diagram. (Hu Naiwen starts the lecture/The Epoch Times)
To improve presbyopia, you must first learn to massage the 5 acupuncture points around the eyes, which will help promote blood circulation in the eyes and relax the eye muscles.
1. fish waist hole: In the depression in the middle of the eyebrow.
2. Hitoko Kureana: In the depression on the lateral edge of the orbit.
3. Chengqi point: In the depression just below the eye socket.
4. Penetration hole:On the inside of the eyes, in the depression on the bridge of the nose.
5. Bamboo hole:At the brow level.
The massage method is to curl up the index fingers of both hands and gently press the above-mentioned acupuncture points with the knuckles. Each time, press the acupoints around the eyes starting from the Yuyao point to the Cuanzhu point. Massage dozens of times a day, each time lasting a few seconds. Just a few minutes will help improve presbyopia.
In addition, you can also massage the acupuncture points on 3 fingers and 3 ears to promote eye health, which are listed below.
1. Bright eye point:On the outside of the first joint of the thumb.
2. Phoenix eye point:On the inside of the first joint of the thumb.
3. Large bone cavity:In the middle of the first joint of the thumb.
4. Eye muscle points:Inside the lowest pit of the ear.
5. Three points on the neck:Above the antitragus (the flap of cartilage above the earlobe).
6. Optic nerve point:Slightly higher on the antitragus.
The massage method is to use the index finger and thumb to pinch the three acupuncture points on the fingers and apply forceful pressure; the three acupuncture points on the ears should be pressed in turn with eyes closed for half an hour every day. As long as you press regularly, no matter you have presbyopia or myopia. , even those with amblyopia will see more clearly.
Two wonderful ways to exerciseEye
In addition to the acupoint massage introduced above, you can also do some exercises that are beneficial to the eyes, such as training the ciliary muscles in the eyes that adjust the shape of the lens, so that it can quickly contract and relax, thereby improving the adjustment ability of the lens and helping the eyes. See objects at different distances clearly. Here are two exercises that are beneficial to eye health.
1. Play badminton or table tennis
Playing badminton or table tennis allows your eyes to follow the ball, sometimes looking far away, sometimes looking close, which can exercise the ciliary muscles.
2. Look near and look far
Let your eyes first focus on your thumb, or an object in your hand, and then quickly shift your gaze to look at the text or picture in the distance. In this way, alternately look at the near place and then the far distance. Do this multiple times a day. If you keep practicing, your ciliary muscles will become more and more flexible.
good for eyesfood
In addition, you also need to pay attention to your diet and eat more foods that are good for your eyes, which can supplement the nutrients needed by retinal cells and protect the health of your eyes.
● Red, yellow and green fruits and vegetables
Red, yellow, and green fruits are rich in nutrients such as vitamin A, anthocyanins, and selenium, which are beneficial to eye health. Common fruits and vegetables such as beets, red onions, cherry tomatoes, blueberries, kiwis, apples, etc., are beneficial to eye health. Enhances the function of photoreceptor cells in the retina.
●Chrysanthemum and wolfberry tea
Chrysanthemum and wolfberry are eye-protecting medicinal materials. They are often used to make tea and drink, which can help protect vision and relieve eye discomfort.
However, because everyone’s constitution is different, if you feel that the symptoms of presbyopia are serious or you have other eye problems, you must consult a professional doctor as soon as possible and receive treatment. ◇
2023-09-14 16:03:32
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