How recommendable are eye massages?

[Luis R. Villegas H.]

I use my laptop 42 hours a week. Thus, I need some way to relax and clean my eyes in the weekend. Currently, what I do is give circular massages to my both eyes and, at the same time, I apply eye drops (hypromellose or chamomile). I do this one time per week, for 20 minutes. However, recently a sibling told me that eye massages were not recommendable because of possible damage to the eye (retina). So my questions are:

1. Are eye massages recommendable? Why or why not?

2. Given my working conditions, what type of relaxation and cleaning technique should I use?

Best regards,

Luis R. Villegas H.
Mexico.

 

[ladyusc229]

Here's what I found concerning the massage:
"Is Acupressure safe?
Acupressure is generally reported as safe when performed by an experienced practitioner. No serious complications have been published, despite millions of treatments every year. Self-administered acupressure is believed to be safe with proper training.

Vigorous acupressure may cause bruising in sensitive individuals. Carotid dissection and retinal and cerebral artery embolism have been associated with acupressure treatments, although the patients may have been predisposed to these adverse effects. Speak with your doctor or another qualified health care provider before receiving treatment."

Given your working conditions I would say using a pair of computer glasses with a small plus prescription and an anti reflective and/or anti fatigue coating on lens would help you tremendously.