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Eye diseases

Eye diseases as indicated by the name are some of the conditions of the eyes of the human beings which troubles the normal functioning of the eyes. Some of the most common diseases or conditions of the of the eyes which are encountered are as follows.

• Eyestrain
• Red Eyes
• Cross Eyes or Strabismus
• Nystagmus
• Uveitis
• Floaters
• Dry Eyes
• Retinal Disorders
• Corneal Diseases
• Conjunctivitis

Now whenever we hear the term eye disease, the first thing that comes to our mind is eye drops. For some advanced treatment options, oral medicine and eye ointments are used. Eye surgery is the ultimate option used in cases of cataract or glaucoma. Homeopathic treatment approach to the diseases of the eyes is based on the laws of healing. This approach to eye treatment not only helps in getting rid of the eye symptoms but also improve the overall health of the affected individual which is the reason as to why homeopathic is so much preferred.

Common Symptoms of Eye Diseases

It becomes extremely important to know the signs and symptoms of eye disease for the correct diagnosis along with the most appropriate treatment procedures. The signs and symptoms of various conditions of the eyes are as listed below.

• A sudden and sharp pain in one eye or both the eyes
• A recurrent pain in the eye or around the eye. The pain might be in only eye or both the eyes at the same time
• The vision is hazy or blurred or at times double vision
• Experiencing flashes of light or some bright floating spots which are sudden and random
• Unusual pain or discomfort and sensitivity to light or glare
• Eyes are red and swollen
• Colour of the iris changes or unusual
• White spots or areas in the pupil
• Sensation of burning or itching or a discharge from the eyes
• Any noticeable change in the vision

A number of conditions of the eyes wherein homeopathy can prove to be quite beneficial are as follows.

• Conjunctivitis – It is the inflammation of the eyeball’s outer membrane and as well as the inner eyelid. The eyes appear to be reddish or pinkish and hence referred to as pink eye as well.
• Dry Eyes – This is a condition when the tear glands do not produce sufficient moisture and eyes are dry making it problematic for the affected individual.
• Retinal Diseases – Any diseases or conditions that directly affect the retina of the eyes are termed as retinal diseases.
• Myopia – This is a condition of the eyes where difficulty arises in far viewing that is the objects become difficult to see when they are far.
• Hypermetropia – In this vision condition, the nearby objects appear blurry. This is because of the fact that the light is focused behind the retina instead of being focused on the retina. But the objects that are far may appear to be normal.

Few Important Statistics

Homeopathic treatment for eyes is an extremely trusted one in the recent times. The homeopathic approach for treatment of several conditions and diseases of the eyes have become very popular which is quite evident from the current statistics. The present statistics shows that a major percentage of the affected population opt for homeopathic treatment. A significant amount of population has started accepting homeopathic treatment for eye diseases and a number of other eye conditions. As per the statistics, it is revealed that our country has a large amount of blind population and the worst thing is that 75 percentage of the total blind population suffer from avoidable blindness. There are many who hesitate to go for allopathic treatment for a number of reasons for whom homeopathic treatment might be the appropriate option.

Treatment or Remedies to Eye Disease

Homeopathy aims to treat all of these conditions without the traditional approach of treatment. At Amrita Homeopathy, it is made sure that adequate care is taken in correctly diagnose the condition of the eye and accordingly devise the treatment methodologies. Some of the most common homeopathic medicines used for the treatment of the eye diseases are as follows.

• Mercurius is used for the treatment of thickened & red eyelids and a number of syphilitic infections of the eye.
• Belladonna is one of the most preferred eye remedies in homeopathy which we use in cases of dry eyes, inflammation of the eyes, iritis, retinal haemorrhage, intolerance to light and discomfort due to excessive light or poor light
• Merc dul is used in cases of red & thickened eyelids, boils around the eyes, profuse & smelly discharges from the eyes, syphilitic infections and floaters in the eyes.
• Drops of Euphrasia and Allium cepa for the treatment of conditions such as watery eyes with frequent blinks, acute conjunctivitis, burning sensation in the eyes, opaque & blistering cornea along with discharge and watery coryza.
• Ars ALB is another of the commonly used medicine at Amrita Homeopathy for sharp shooting eye pain in daylight and affected tear ducts.

Amrita Homeopathy tries all possible means to get the best result and make the treatment more effective in nature. The primary focus is on the detailed understanding of the disease along with the affected individual and the medications are given accordingly which are directed towards providing a permanent solution to the eye disease or condition.

Authored By Dr. Sanjay Panicker