Eye twitching is resolved safely and naturally with acupuncture. At Raleigh Acupuncture we treat eye twitching with great success. New eye twitch acupuncture research demonstrates it’s effectiveness.
Eye Twitch Acupuncture Research
A new research study shows that acupuncture is more effective than anticonvulsant drugs for treating twitching eyelids. Acupuncture had a 93% success rate for the treatment while medications had a 75% success rate.
Background
Eye twitches have long been treated with acupuncture. The main focus of the study was comparing the effective rate of acupuncture versus anticonvulsant medication. Patient stories emerged during the study showing that participants had tried other procedures without successful long-term results.
In one case, the study noted that a patient had tried botox injections to control the eyelid spasms but the results only lasted three months. The acupuncture treatments successfully resolved the condition for the patient.
Outcomes
The acupuncture treatment group had a total of 46 randomly chosen patients of which 32 were completely cured. 7 had significant relief, 4 experienced partial relief, and 3 patients did not respond to treatment. The drug therapy group consisted of 32 patients of which 19 were cured, 4 showed marked improvement, 1 showed partial relief and 8 did not respond to treatment.
Acupuncture Points Used
Many studies only test one acupuncture point for its effectiveness while other studies such as this investigate an acupuncture point prescription, which is a group of points used together. Acupuncturists use a variety of acupuncture points for the treatment of eye disorders. The points chosen for the study represent a standard acupuncture treatment in that the point selection is commonly used.
TW23 (Sizhukong), translated as silken bamboo hollow, is located in the depression at the lateral end of the eyebrow. It is indicated for the treatment of headaches, eye disorders and facial paralysis. This point is particularly effective for the treatment of eye disorders due to wind-heat.
BL2 (Zanzhu), translated as gathered bamboo, is located on the medial aspect of the eyebrow. Together, TW23 and BL2 effectively needle both ends of the eyebrow as a matched pair. Like TW23, BL2 is indicated for the treatment of headaches and eye disorders.
LI4 (HeGu) is also indicated for headaches and eye disorders but is also a Source Point and Entry Point. This point is located on the hand between the thumb and pointer finger. LI4 disperses wind, relieves exterior conditions, suppresses pain and clears the channels. LI4 is also commonly used for the treatment of toothaches, deafness, facial edema and paralysis, sore throat and for febrile (fever) conditions.
What To Expect
All needles are sterile, single-use and hair thin. You will hardly feel them. Treatments are very relaxing. Many of our patients at Raleigh Acupuncture fall asleep during their sessions.
Next Steps
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I’ve had dry eyes ever since my Lasik surgery. The doctor said it would resolve but it never did. That was two years ago. I had been using eye drops about ten times a day to deal with the discomfort. My brother-in-law suggested I try acupuncture. It worked great. The doctor said the treatment “returned my eyes to their normal state”. That’s what it feels like to me. And it’s lasted. Thank you Raleigh Acupuncture for your good work.
Ever since moving here five years ago I had terrible dry eyes. I thought it was allergies, but the doctor ruled that out. After trying everything under the sun, I tried acupuncture. What an amazing experience. It’s like my eyes are back to normal when I was living in Chicago. High praise for Raleigh Acupuncture. They know what they are doing!
Acupuncture treatment helped my chronic dry eyes. Whereas I had to use drops on a daily basis before my treatment, afterwards I didn’t need the drops any longer. The scratchy feeling in my eyes was gone, and my eyes were not nearly as red. I’ve sent two co-workers to Raleigh Acupuncture since being treated, both for eye conditions, and they also got relief. I recommend this practice to anyone struggling with dry eyes.