Patient's question:
I have recently been experiencing severe eye pain and pressure, and sometimes the pain is even more intense. I also frequently experience sudden tearing for no apparent reason. I feel that my vision has slightly declined, and after a thorough examination at the hospital, it was discovered that I have glaucoma. I would like to seek treatment from Traditional Chinese Medicine, but what are the key considerations for treating glaucoma with TCM?Doctor's answer:
Once glaucoma is detected, patients should understand the treatment as soon as possible. Otherwise, they will face the risk of irreversible deafness. Chinese massage therapy can stabilize the symptoms of glaucoma. Some people are not familiar with this treatment method. Blind massage can also be harmful to the patient's recovery. Chinese massage is primarily based on the theory of internal organs and meridians. It uses special techniques to act on specific acupoints to achieve the purpose of physical therapy. However, the specific order is from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner. Do not press lightly at random, as it may injure the eyeball. The intensity of the massage should not be too strong.