眼保健操-专业推荐 1.1.6

The Eye Care Exercises, based on traditional Chinese medicine principles, serve as a preventive measure to enhance awareness of eye health, improve blood circulation around the eyes and head, and alleviate muscle fatigue. These exercises incorporate techniques from massage and acupoint therapy aimed at promoting smooth circulation of energy and blood within the eyes, ultimately relieving tension or spasms in the ciliary muscles.

The revised edition of the Eye Care Exercises was introduced in 2008. Between May and July of that year, the Beijing Center for Disease Control conducted a trial with 300 primary and secondary school students to assess the efficacy of the new version. A comparative analysis of various visual and cognitive indicators, such as eyesight and blood flow rate to the eyes, between the new and old exercises demonstrated significant improvements in visual acuity and reduction of eye fatigue, with all metrics favoring the new version.

This updated protocol draws from traditional meridian theory. It modifies two sections from the original exercise while replacing one entirely, maintaining a total duration of five minutes. One notable change involves substituting the "dry face" component due to hygiene concerns regarding bacteria on students' hands potentially transferring to their eyes and mouths. This has been replaced by a focus on stimulating the du meridian acupoint along the back of the head, ensuring practicality in execution. Furthermore, to engage students more effectively, particularly in the first segment, a new movement called "toe gripping" has been introduced. This not only stimulates reflex areas associated with the head and eyes but also adds an element of novelty that resonates with students' interests.