Acupoints for Glaucoma

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Protocol (2 points)

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Glaucoma Intraocular Pressure Elevated

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BL61Subservient Visitor

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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 僕參 (pū cān)

🎯 Location: Posterior and inferior to the external malleolus directly below ub60 lateral to the calcaneum at the junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Vomiting, Pain, Loss of Consciousness, Lower Back Pain, Channel Stagnation

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(16)30008-5 ↗

Single-point entry

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Glaucoma Intraocular Pressure Elevated Vision Field Defect

BL01Bright Eyes / Eye Point

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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 睛明 (jīng míng)

🎯 Location: In the depression the slightly above the inner canthus.

⚠️ Cautions: Contraindicated for direct needling; use only pressure.

🛡️ Treats: Heat, Wind, Redness, Swelling, Aversion Cold

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2020/7208081 ↗

Protocol (5 points)

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Glaucoma Strabismus Optic Neuritis Amblyopia Visual Cortex Hypoactivity

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LI14Upper Arm Prominence

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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 臂臑 (bì bù)

🎯 Location: On the lateral side of the upper arm on the line connecting li11 and li15, 7 thumb widths above the li11 at the insertion of the deltoid muscle.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with depth to avoid nerve damage.

🛡️ Treats: Chest Pain, Redness, Swelling, Pain, Goiter

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.13444/j.cnki.zgzyykzz.2025.11.016 ↗

Protocol (4 points)

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Glaucoma Vision Loss Raised Eye Pressure

Point 1 of 4

BL02Gathered Bamboo

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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 攢竹 (zǎn zhú)

🎯 Location: On the medial extremity of the eyebrow or on the supraorbital notch.

⚠️ Cautions: Caution with supraorbital nerve.

🛡️ Treats: Dizziness, Wind, Redness, Swelling, Pain

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Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1835330 ↗

Protocol (2 points)

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Glaucoma Intraocular Hypertension

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BL61Subservient Visitor

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🗺️ Meridian: Bladder Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 僕參 (pū cān)

🎯 Location: Posterior and inferior to the external malleolus directly below ub60 lateral to the calcaneum at the junction of the red and white skin.

⚠️ Cautions: No specific contraindications.

🛡️ Treats: Vomiting, Pain, Loss of Consciousness, Lower Back Pain, Channel Stagnation

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2 acupoints

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Text or case report

Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report.

Yeh Tsui-Yun, Lin Jen-Chien, Liu Chi-Feng. Effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation through acupoints of Pucan (BL 61) and Shenmai (BL 62) on intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma: a randomized controlled trial. J Tradit Chin Med 2016; 36(1): 51-56

Related Symptoms

Other symptoms often treated alongside Glaucoma:

Intraocular Pressure Elevated Amblyopia Intraocular Hypertension Optic Neuritis Raised Eye Pressure Strabismus

Using Acupoints for Glaucoma

Self-Treatment Guidelines

Locate acupoints using anatomical landmarks
Apply firm, steady pressure for 1-3 minutes
Treat 2-3 times daily for best results

When to Seek Professional Help

Severe or persistent Glaucoma
Symptoms worsen despite treatment
If you have underlying health conditions

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