Blurry vision according to Chinese Medicine

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The information provided here is not a replacement for a doctor. You shouldn't use it for the purpose of self-diagnosing or self-medicating but rather so you can have a more informed discussion with a professional TCM practitioner.

Impaired vision > Blurry vision

What is blurry vision?

Blurry vision is when you see distant and/or close objects blurred. It can be caused by several eye conditions.

What causes blurry vision according to TCM?

There are 22 patterns of disharmony in our database that are associated with blurry vision. TCM sees our body (and mind) as a holistic system in which health issues stem from imbalances, known as "patterns of disharmony". These patterns can manifest in a wide range of symptoms and illnesses, such as blurry vision here.

Most of the patterns associated with blurry vision are "Empty" (also called "Deficient") in nature. This means that according to TCM, blurry vision is more likely to be a chronic condition that is due to a deficiency of certain “Vital Substances” (such as Blood or Qi), or Yin or Yang generally.

This is the case when blurry vision is due to "Blood Deficiency", "Yin Deficiency" and "Qi Deficiency", for instance.

For more details on the underlying causes and patterns behind blurry vision, refer to this comprehensive page on the subject.

Herbal formulas used in TCM for blurry vision

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Individual herbs used in TCM for blurry vision

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Acupuncture and acupressure points for blurry vision

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TCM dietary and lifestyle recommendations that might help with blurry vision

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