Eye Problems

Eye strain/ Blurry vision/ Foggy vision/ Tunnel vision/ Heavy eyes

These are all due to ama accumulation in the optic nerve, retina and the entire eye. The ama obstructs the activity of the neurotransmitters in the eyes, which causes all of the above symptoms. An iron deficiency may also be responsible in these cases. I have seen in my practice that all of these conditions can be alleviated by the detoxification of the colon. Herbs that stimulate the brain hormones are given.

Over use of the eyes and during times of stress when a person is unable to spend time relaxing or detoxifying their eyes, ama, which is a by-product of an organ’s usage, will accumulate around the eyes. Then the above symptoms will occur. The build up of ama blocks the channels of the eyes and inhibits the flow of nutrients to the eye area.

Dry Eyes

Dry eyes are caused by the dryness of the lachrymal gland and the symptoms include; “gritty” eyes, redness, itching, dryness and feeling uncomfortable throughout the day. In Ayurvedic management this is due to a Vata aggravation in the eyes.

Five years ago I suffered from dry eyes and found some preparations which were suitable for my condition, these were eyewashes and eye drops, which both worked very well. I also used an Ayurvedic treatment called Netra Basti, which uses warm sesame oil to bathe the eyes. However, after some time the condition came back so I decided to research the underlying cause for eye dryness and I found that an imbalance in male hormones could be a causative factor.

In Ayurveda we initially treat the condition to provide immediate relief and then address the underlying cause of the problem.

Conjunctivitis and Itchy Eyes

Conjunctivitis is the swelling of the conjunctiva, which then becomes inflamed. If the condition is acute it is easy to treat quickly with Ayurvedic herbal preparations, however if the person suffers with reoccurring conjunctivitis it needs long term treatment with herbal preparations. I have found that conjunctivitis and itchy eyes are due to a deficiency in vitamins A, C and D, a lack of iron and an impaired immune system.

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