Cataract means opacity of the lens resulting in loss of vision. It can be congenital or acquired.
Congenital cataract: is present at birth.
Acquired cataract: it occurs in old age or due to some injury and as a result of bad effects of radiations, chemicals. Some diseases like diabetes mellitus, cretinism and hypothyroidism also cause cataract.
Treatment: should be started after considering the cause.
Acupressure treatment for cataract:
Acupressure points:
Du 20
Li 4,11
St 1
GB 14
UB 2
Liv 3
Ex 2,4
Reflex points: eyes, neck, cervical spinal cord, toes, pituitary and kidney.