Acupressure for Eye Pressure and Strain

Here are the acupressure points traditionally used for eye pressure and strain. Use gentle, regular pressure, and give it time. You do not have to use all of these points. Using just one or two of them whenever you have a free hand can be effective.

Acupressure Point GB14 — Yang Bai
Chinese Name: 陽白
Location: with the tip of your index finger probe the area directly up from the pupil of the eye when looking straight ahead, approximately one finger-width above the eyebrow, until you feel a slight dip.
Traditionally used for: headache in the frontal area, pain in and above the eyes, twitching of the eyelids, drooping of the eyelids.

Acupressure Point GB1 — Tong Zi Liao
Chinese Name: 瞳子髎
Location: lateral to outer canthus, in the depression on the lateral side of the orbit.
Traditionally used for: migraine headaches, failing vision, redness of the eye, lacrimation, foggy vision, face lift point.

Acupressure Point UB2 — Zan Zhu
Chinese Name: 攢竹
Location: on the medial end of the eyebrow, above the inner canthus.
Traditionally used for: headache, blurred vision, failing vision, pain in the supraorbital region, tearing of the eyes, redness of the eyes, swollen eye, pain in the eye, twitching of the eyelids.

Acupressure Point SI3 — Hou Xi
Chinese Name: 後溪
Location: when a loose fist is made, this point is close to the head of the 5th metacarpal bone on the ulnar side.
Traditionally used for: headache, stiff neck, intracranial pressure increase, weakness of the eye muscles, pain in the eyes, red eyes, pressure in the eyes, deafness, ringing in the ears, fever, weakness of the arm muscles, twitching of the elbow, arm and fingers, spasms of the upper back muscles, upper backache, night sweating
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Caution: You should consult with a healthcare professional before practicing Acupressure or starting any diet, exercise, Chinese herbs or other supplementation programs.

Acupressure is self-care, not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment. Stop if you feel sharp pain, numbness or dizziness. Pregnant or trying to conceive? Skip LI4, SP6, GB21, BL60 and BL67 unless your practitioner directs it. Get medical care first for chest pain, sudden weakness, fainting, heavy bleeding, or a high fever.