5 Acupressure Points for the Eyes Soothing Massage

If you're grappling with eye issues such as blurry vision, dryness, irritation, fatigue, or double vision, you might be curious about whether acupressure could enhance your ocular health. Although research on the correlation between acupressure points and eye health is limited, this traditional Chinese medicine technique can indeed provide a sense of relief for tired eyes

By massaging each acupressure point for one minute, you may immediately experience a refreshing ease in your eyes. Keep reading to learn more about acupressure and how it might benefit your eyes.

1. Zan Zhu Point

Location: At the starting point of the eyebrows, close to the nose.

Indication: The Zan Zhu pressure point is used when trying to relieve red, itchy, or painful eyes, excessive tear production, allergies, headaches, and more.

Massage Method: Bend your index finger and start scraping the eyebrow from the position of the Zan Zhu point, moving towards the tail of the eyebrow. Then, using the second knuckle of the index finger, return to the Zan Zhu point and gently apply pressure, making 5 clockwise circles and 5 counterclockwise circles. Repeat 5-10 times.

2. Qing Ming Point

Location: In the depression slightly above the inner canthus of the eyes.

Indication: The Qing Ming pressure point is used when trying to relieve painful eyes, unclear vision, dizziness, night blindness, tearing in the wind, and more.

Massage Method: Place the index finger on the Qing Ming point and scrape up and down 10 times. Then, use the index finger on the Qing Ming point, make small clockwise circles 5 times, and counterclockwise circles 5 times. Repeat 3-5 times.

3. Si Zhu Kong Point

Location: At the end tip of the brow, away from the eye.

Indication: Si Zhu Kong is a common point that may help relieve headache, migraine pain, eyelid twitching, which are common complaints with eye strain.

Massage Method: Place the middle finger on the Si Zhu Kong point, make small clockwise circles 10 times, press for 5 seconds, then make small counterclockwise circles 10 times, press for 5 seconds. Repeat 3-5 times.

4. Cheng Qi Point

Location: The area of skin directly below the pupil.

Indication: The Cheng Qi pressure point is used to help relieve eye conditions such as redness, swelling in the eyes, night blindness, eyelid twitching.

Massage Method: Place the pad of your index finger on the Cheng Qi point, make small clockwise circles 5 times, then make small counterclockwise circles 5 times. Repeat 3-5 times.

5. Yu Yao Point

Location: Directly above the pupil, at the center of the eyebrow.

Indication: The Cheng Qi pressure point is used to help relieve conditions such as red and swollen eyes, drooping eyelids, nearsightedness, and acute conjunctivitis. Also beneficial for facial nerve paralysis and trigeminal neuralgia.

Massage Method: To stimulate the Yu Yao acupoint, use the pad of your index finger to press vertically onto the point. Apply pressure in a tapping motion, with each tapping session lasting 1 to 3 minutes.

You should know these tips:

Before starting the massage, it is necessary to clean your hands thoroughly, and you should keep your eyes closed throughout the entire massage process.

After massaging the 5 acupressure points, you can slowly open your eyes, and you may experience a few seconds of clarity in your vision, indicating that your eyes have relaxed and the surrounding muscles are no longer tense.

There is another option after the point massage. Rub your hands together to generate warmth, and then place them over your closed eyes. This can warm the nerves in the eye area, allowing them to relax further.