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Crab’s-eye
蟹睛 〔蟹睛〕 xiè jīng
蟹目〔蟹目〕xiè mù
A condition characterized by an erosive screen on the dark of the eye (iris and cornea) from which a bead-like formation resembling the eye of a crab emerges. It is caused by accumulated heat in the liver surging up into the eyes or by external injury. The bead-like formation is surrounded by a white screen and is associated with acute eye pain, aversion to light, and tearing. It leaves a scar on healing, and if the spirit jelly
(vitreous humor) of the eye escapes, blindness usually ensues.
Biomedical correspondence: iridoptosis.
Medicinal therapy: Clear the liver and drain fire. Use variations of