Question
I’ve been feeling an intense eye ache recently, and sometimes it’s so severe that it feels like the ache is far more than just in my eyes. I also frequently experience unexpected tears, and I’ve noticed a decline in my vision. After a thorough check-up at the hospital, I found out I have glaucoma. I’m interested in traditional Chinese medicine treatment, but what precautions should be taken when treating glaucoma with traditional Chinese medicine?
Answer
Once diagnosed with glaucoma, patients should quickly understand the treatment process. Otherwise, they risk encountering the danger of irreversible deafness. Traditional Chinese medicine massage can stabilize the symptoms of glaucoma. Some people are not clear about this treatment method. Blindly massaging can also be harmful to the patient’s recovery. Traditional Chinese massage is based on the theory of organ meridians. It achieves physical therapy through special techniques applied to specific acupoints. However, the specific sequence is from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner, and it should not be lightly pressed arbitrarily to avoid eye injury. The intensity of the massage should not be too great.