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Acupuncture Points for Visual Field Defect

3 sourced protocols, each with its citation.

Related Symptoms

Often treated alongside Visual Field Defect:

DepressionNeck PainOptic AtrophyOptic Nerve InjuryOptic Neuropathy IschemicVision Blurred

Points cited for Visual Field Defect

How often each point appears across the 3 entries ranked highest for Visual Field Defect. Citation frequency, not a recommendation.

  • BL01Bright Eyes / Eye PointBladder Meridian2 of 3
  • GB20Wind PoolGallbladder Meridian2 of 3
  • LI04Junction ValleyLarge Intestine Meridian2 of 3
  • BL10Celestial PillarBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • BL18Liver Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • BL20Spleen Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • BL22Sanjiao Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • BL23Kidney Shu PointBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • BL65Restraining BoneBladder Meridian1 of 3
  • GB14Yang BrightGallbladder Meridian1 of 3
  • GB19Brain HollowGallbladder Meridian1 of 3
  • GB34Yang Mound SpringGallbladder Meridian1 of 3

Each card names its evidence kind. What these labels mean

Protocol (6 points)

100%

LI04 · BL01 · TB05 · GB14 · GB20 · GV19

Optic AtrophyVision Loss AcuteOptic Neuropathy IschemicVisual Field Defect
Point 1 of 6

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1155/2015/713218 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, GB20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1177/21649561211021081 ↗

Protocol (3 points)

100%

BL01 · GB19 · GV17

DepressionVision BlurredVisual Field DefectOptic Nerve Injury
Point 1 of 3

BL01Bright Eyes / Eye Point

BL01 acupoint
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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

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000042088 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. BL01 also appears in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/713218 ↗

Protocol (24 points)

100%

LI04 · LI10 · ST36 · SP03 · SP06 · SP09 · SP10 · HT08 · SI03 · SI13 · BL10 · BL18 · BL20 · BL22 · BL23 · BL65 · PC06 · PC07 · GB20 · GB34 · LV03 · GV14 · GV20 · MS14

Visual Field DefectNeck Pain
Point 1 of 24

LI04Junction Valley

LI04 acupoint
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🗺️ Meridian: Large Intestine Meridian

🇨🇳 Chinese: 合谷 (hé gǔ)

🎯 Location: On the dorsum of the hand between 1st & 2nd metacarpal bones approximately in the middle of the 2nd metacarpal bone on the radial side.

⚠️ Cautions: Traditionally forbidden in pregnancy – these are the points used to bring on labour at term. Controlled data show no excess of preterm birth or stillbirth (Carr 2015), but in pregnancy needle only on a clear obstetric indication.

🛡️ Treats: Fever, Tinnitus, Release Exterior, Absent Periods, Wind

Study-reported

Point selection reported in a published study.

doi:10.1177/21649561211021081 ↗
Corroborated by a second study. LI04, GB20 also appear in another study-reported protocol for the same search. A second publication is not necessarily a second research group. doi:10.1155/2015/713218 ↗
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Using Acupoints for Visual Field Defect

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 Visual Field Defect
  • Symptoms worsen despite treatment
  • If you have underlying health conditions

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