In recent years, the global prevalence of myopia has increased significantly, and it is expected that by 2050, the prevalence of myopia among children and adolescents in China will be about 84%, and about 50% worldwide, making myopia a major global public health problem.
Can TCM prevent and control myopia?
Yes, TCM has unique advantages in preventing and controlling myopia, with the advantages of high safety, low cost, and “simple and inexpensive”; by unblocking the qi and blood in the eyes and improving the metabolic function of the eyes, it can relieve fatigue and prevent myopia.
Method 1: Ear acupuncture pressure bean method
Wang Bu Liuxing ear seeds are applied to the ear acupuncture points – Shen Men, Kidney, Liver, Spleen, Heart, Eye 1 and Eye 2 acupuncture points, and the lasting acupuncture point stimulation is performed daily to improve the qi and blood flow of eye meridians and relieve eye muscle spasm and fatigue.
Method 2: Moxibustion method
The moxibustion will be applied to the forehead and eyes in turn, for 10 minutes each time, and the skin will be slightly red, once every other day. When fumigation, pay attention to the distance between the moxibustion stick and the skin to avoid burns. The moxibustion method is to improve the blood circulation in the eyes through the effect of warmth, to relieve fatigue and prevent myopia.
There are many other ways to prevent and control myopia, these two methods are easy to learn, but whether it is suitable for the application of Chinese medicine, parents need to take their children to the Chinese medicine hospital, listen to the doctor’s advice.