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7 Pressure Points to Improve Eyesight

Date17 Nov, 2017
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Posted ByAnnette Romios
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CategoriesAcupuncture Treatment,Blog

If you’ve been staring at screens all day, squinting while driving at sunset, or dealing with headaches that seem to crawl right behind your eyes… I see you. Eye discomfort is one of those sneaky things that builds up over time—until your body finally says, “Enough!”

At Acupuncture Mama, we’ve shared a simple set of seven acupressure points that may help relieve eye strain and support a range of eyesight concerns. And if you’re also looking for acupuncture treatment in Santa Rosa, these points can be a gentle place to start while you consider getting care in the clinic.

How Can Acupuncture Help with Eyesight?

Acupuncture has long been used to support overall health and treat a wide range of concerns. Issues such as near or farsightedness, lazy eye, color blindness, and other eye issues can be aided using different acupressure and acupuncture treatments

The 7 Acupressure Points to Support Eye Strain

We’ve outlined 7 points of pressure that can help relieve a variety of eyesight issues.

1) Around the Eyes

We often see eye discomfort linked with headaches or stiffness in the shoulders, neck, and upper body. Supporting specific points around the eyes may help ease that tension pattern.

May be especially helpful if you notice:

  • tight forehead or temples
  • tension headaches
  • “heavy” eyes after computer work

2) The “Third Eye” point

This point is located at the top of the nose, roughly between the eyebrows. Gentle pressure in this area may reduce eye strain symptoms and support vision improvement.

3) Near the Bridge of Your Nose

This point sits just under the eyebrow near the bridge of the nose. Pressure applied to this area may help lessen eye strain, tiredness, and redness.

4) Nostril Points

These are the areas right next to both nostrils, and when pressed at the same time, may support not only vision concerns like blurry vision and headaches, but also sinus health.

This can be a favorite during:

  • allergy season
  • sinus pressure days
  • headache days that affect the eyes

5) The Edges of the Eyes

This point is at the inner edge of the eye near the bridge of the nose. Since it’s close to the eye, it requires extra care and caution. When done gently and correctly, it can relax eye muscles and clear vision.

6) The Tip of Your Thumb

Yes, your thumb. Applying pressure to the tips of the thumbs may relax neck muscles and release tension. Since upper-body tension can negatively affect the eyes, supporting the neck and shoulders may also support eyesight improvement.

7) The Tip of Your Big Toe

This one surprises people, but it’s included for a reason. Stimulating the tip of the big toe may help improve blood flow, which in turn supports vision improvement.

Safety Tips Before You Try Acupressure

Especially around the eyes, a little care and precaution goes a long way:

  • Use light, comfortable pressure.
  • Never press on the eyeball.
  • If a point feels tender, ease up and keep it soft.
  • Wash your hands first.
  • If you have an eye condition, recent surgery, or severe symptoms, check with your provider.

When it’s Time to Get Treatment

Acupressure can be supportive, but many people get better results when points are chosen and combined based on the whole picture.

You might consider acupuncture treatment in Santa Rosa if you’re dealing with:

  • eye strain that keeps returning
  • headaches linked to neck/shoulder tightness
  • stress that sits in your jaw, temples, or brow
  • blurry vision that comes and goes with fatigue (after you’ve ruled out urgent causes with your eye doctor)

What a Session at Acupuncture Mama Can Feel Like

If you’ve never had acupuncture, here’s the truth: most people are shocked by how relaxing it is. It’s common for patients to fall asleep during treatment, with soothing music and warming comfort to help you let go of daily stress.

In clinic, we may support your eyes indirectly by working with what’s underneath:

  • nervous system stress
  • muscular tension patterns
  • circulation support
  • lifestyle and nutrition support

Get Acupuncture Treatment in Santa Rosa

If you’re looking for acupuncture treatment in Santa Rosa, we’d love to support you. Reach out to Acupuncture Mama by filling out our online contact form or calling (707) 303-7200.

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