Tips for Slowing Down the Aging Process of Eyes.

The eyes are often described as the windows to the soul. Both distant and close vision are managed by a muscle known as the ciliary muscle. If you’re experiencing blurry vision, it could be due to a weakening of this muscle’s ability to adjust. For instance, it might have previously been able to adjust by 5 degrees, but now it can only manage 3 degrees. This limitation affects your eyes’ ability to focus properly, leading to nearsightedness or farsightedness. Glasses help correct this issue by using lenses to compensate for the muscle’s imbalance.

Here are some helpful tips to protect your eyes from aging and potentially improve your vision:

Exercise the Muscles Around Your Eyes

1) Start by relaxing and getting ready

2) Squint your eyes to engage your ciliary muscles

3) Move your gaze up and down to activate the ciliary muscles

4) Shift your gaze left and right to further stimulate the ciliary muscles

5) Draw squares with your eyes to help restore the ciliary muscles

6) Create circles with your gaze to energize those muscles!

7) Practice focusing on both near and far objects

8) Rub your hands together, place them over your eyes to enjoy the warmth and darkness, then gently remove them.

Massage Acupoints

1) Zanzhu

Use the ribbed surfaces of your index and middle fingers on your right hand to massage the Zanzhu point near both eyes 200 times, applying even and gentle pressure while noting any discomfort.

2) Jingming

With the ribbed surfaces of your index and middle fingers, press the Jingming point located above the inner corners of your eyes 200 times, using gentle pressure and observing any soreness.

3)  Sibai

Place the palms of both hands on your temples and use the ribbed surface of your index fingers to massage the Sibai acupoint 50-200 times.

4) Taiyang

Gently press the ribbed surfaces of your index Taiyang point on either side, massaging them 50-200 times.

Many people spend extended periods looking at their phones, which keeps the ciliary muscles in a constant state of tension, potentially leading to myopia over time. As we age and our vision changes, hyperopia can develop. Fortunately, there are effective solutions. Numerous individuals with significant myopia have benefited from this technique. If you’re familiar with acupuncture points, you can also apply pressure to the Chengqi and Taiyang points around your eyes.

Additionally, if you practice moxibustion and experience dry eyes after a long day, consider using a Bianstone moxibustion pot at home. Place it over your eyes and perform moxibustion on both sides for about 15 minutes; this can be quite soothing.