Acupuncture has become a treatment recommended by Western doctors for eye conditions. At Boston Chinese Acupuncture, we provide Acupuncture for Boston patients seeking a natural and holistic solution for dry eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.

Traditional Chinese treatments for eye diseases involve using acupuncture points around the eyes. In addition, fine needles are inserted at different points on the body to promote balance and encourage healing. After getting treated by experienced, licensed acupuncturists, patients observe a significant improvement in their condition.

Acupuncture is considered an effective treatment for macular degeneration and dry eye syndrome. It has been observed in studies that acupuncture treatment increases blood flow to the eyes and stimulates the visual cortex. In the first few days of receiving acupuncture, most patients see noticeable improvement.

The acupuncturist will recommend patinets compare a visual acuity test before and after 12 acupuncture treatment twice a week.  Then Boston Chinese Acupuncturist can predict how many follow-ups will be recommended based on how patients respond to the first 12 to 24 treatments. Regeneration of nerves and blood vessels takes time; we need a sufficient dosage to achieve the best therapeutic results.

Eye Conditions That May Benefit From Acupuncture

• Dry Eye Syndrome
• Glaucoma
• Elevated Eye Pressure (Ocular Hypertension)
• Macular Degeneration
• Eye Fatigue & Digital Eye Strain
• Post-Surgery Eye Recovery
• Retinitis Pigmentosa

Also Read: How Effective Is Acupuncture for Macular Degeneration?

Acupuncture for Dry Eyes

Dry eyes are a very common problem worldwide. Dry eye syndrome occurs when the eyes do not produce enough quality tears or when tear evaporation increases. Many patients visit us specifically for Acupuncture for Dry Eye Boston when conventional treatments provide only temporary relief. Acupuncture improves tear production by stimulating circulation and reducing inflammation around the tear glands. Please read our book: Acupuncture and  Eye Health: https://www.amazon.com/Acupuncture-Eye-Health-Glaucoma-Degeneration/dp/B0B2HQ7JGF

What are the contributing factors?

• Looking at a phone or computer screen for a prolonged period of time causes the eye muscles to tighten and the blood vessels around the eyes to constrict.
• Using eye drops to lower eye pressure can reduce the fluid circulation around the eye area, leading to dryness and infection of the eyes.
• After laser eye surgery, most people tend to experience dry eyes and increased eye pressure due to scar tissue.
• When the sympathetic nervous system is hyperactive, tear glands are placed under stress, their functionality is compromised, so instead of secreting moisturizing fluids, they secrete thick fluids which dry up the eyes.
• Dehydration can cause dry eyes.

Also Read: How Effective Is Acupuncture for Macular Degeneration?

How We Can Fix and Prevent Dry Eyes

For patients seeking Acupuncture for Dry Eye Boston, we recommend the following:

• Limit electronic use. Going outside or exercising will help improve circulation to your eyes and reduce stress hormones.
• Practicing acupressure around the eye areas will help relax the eye muscles and lower eye pressure at the same time. Learn how to do so here: https://youtu.be/gCFnTjldpiQ?si=FSyBLGUL-xBEYTx.
• Drinking fresh lemon water may help your tear glands secrete more fluids.
• Some herbal teas, such as Chrysanthemum tea, may help relieve dry eyes and prevent eye infection.

How to Reduce Eye Pressure Naturally

Learn techniques to reduce your eye pressure at home without medication. This is our most popular YouTube tutorial with over 326K views: https://youtu.be/gCFnTjldpiQ?si=FSyBLGUL-xBEYTx

Many patients who come for Acupuncture for Dry Eye Boston also experience elevated eye pressure, and acupuncture may help support healthy circulation and reduce eye pressure.

Why Choose Boston Chinese Acupuncture for Eye Problems?

• 30+ years clinical experience
• Serving Brookline, Dover, Medfield, Milton, Natick, Needham, Westwood, Dedham, Wellesley, Weston & the Greater Boston area, close to high way and very easy to get to the clinic.
• Licensed & experienced acupuncturists with training in both Chinese and Western Medicine
• Personalized treatment plans
• Extensive clinical experiences and research knowledge with five books about different medical conditions: https://bostonchineseacupuncture.org/write-a-review/.

Our Case Study

Mary Zheng came to Boston Chinese Acupuncture Clinic 8 years ago for slightly elevated eye pressure when she was in her late twenties. Her uncle had glaucoma and eventually went blind.

Mary works in Wellesley Hospital doing medical billing. Staring at a computer all day long does not do any good for her eyes. By the age of 30, her eye pressure was around 18. She began acupuncture in Needham to help lower her eye pressure and protect her vision.

After her vision correction laser surgery for near-sighted condition, she experienced very dry eyes and was told she might need eye drops six times a day. She started acupuncture two weeks after surgery in 2016.

Her eyes healed very well with very little scar tissue. However, her eye pressure increased, especially in her left eye. A few weeks after surgery, her left eye pressure went over 20, and she experienced very dry eyes despite using eye drops every two hours.

She received weekly acupuncture treatments for three months at Boston Chinese Acupuncture. Her dry eyes improved dramatically. The eye pressure dropped to 14 in the right eye and 18 in the left eye. During acupuncture treatments, tears were produced quickly once the needles were inserted around the eyes, and her vision became clearer.

Because she works on the computer for 8 hours a day, her eyes would still become dry by the end of the day. After three months of consistent acupuncture treatment, she was able to continue her computer work with much less discomfort.

When she stopped acupuncture treatments for a few months, her dry eyes returned, and her eye pressure increased again. She resumed treatment so she could relieve dry eyes and reduce eye pressure while continuing her computer work.

She later realized that receiving acupuncture every other week helps reduce her stress and maintain her eye pressure within a normal range.

This case reflects how Acupuncture for Dry Eye can help people in Boston, Brookline, Dover, Medfield, Wellesley, Natick, Newton, Westwood, Dedham, Needham, Weston, Sharon, Sherborn, Framingham, Andover, Burlington, Cambridge, Canton, Carlisle, Norwood, Sudbury, Waltham, Wayland, and Lincoln, improve their dry eye condition and reduce eye pressure.

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