EYE PROBLEMS AND THEIR SOLUTION IN HOMEOPATHY

·        Eyes are our windows to see and perceive the outer world.By far the most important organs of sense are our eyes. We perceive up to 80% of all impressions by means of our sight.

·        The gift of vision being one of the five major senses of our body and eyes being the organ for it, it’s essential that ample care is taken.

·        Hence any disorder affecting the eyes also affects our perceptions of the outer world be it learning by reading, recognizing faces and perceiving emotions, seeing places, spotting dangers, etc.

·        Now days, good vision is critical and essential to conducting activities of daily living easily. It is important for language, and affects developmental learning, communicating, working, health and quality of life. It is very important to take care of your eyesight.

 

 

Most Common Childhood Vision Problems

Blurred vision (called refractive errors)

 

·        The most common vision problems are refractive errors, more commonly known as nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia), astigmatism and presbyopia.

·        Nearsightedness (called myopia) is when you can see clearly up close but blurry in the distance

·        Farsightedness (called hyperopia) is when you can see clearly in the distance but blurry up close.

·        If you are older than 40 and have trouble reading small print or focusing up close, this is usually due to a condition called presbyopia.

·        Astigmatism is another condition that causes blurred vision, but it is because of the shape of the cornea.

 

 

 

What are the risk factors…?

 

·        Family history – parent(s) who have one or more refractive errors

·        Advancing age - presbyopia affects most adults over age 35

 

Crossed eyes (called STRABISMUS) ….?

 

·        Strabismus also known as SQUINT occurs when the eyes do not line up or they are crossed. One eye, however, usually remains straight at any given time.

 

 

 

Common forms of strabismus include:

·        Esotropia – one or both eyes turn inward toward the nose

·        Exotropia – one or both eyes turn out; also called wall-eyed

·        Hypertropia – one or both eyes turn up

·        Hypotropia – one or both eyes turn down

·        If left untreated strabismus can cause amblyopia

What are the risk factors…?

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·        Having a significant amount of uncorrected farsightedness (hyperopia)

·        Disabilities such as Down syndrome and cerebral palsy

·        Stroke or head injury

What is Lazy eye (called AMBLYOPIA)

·        Amblyopia is a result of the brain and the eyes not working together. The brain ignores visual information from one eye, which causes problems with vision development.

·        Treatment for amblyopia works well if the condition is found early. If untreated, amblyopia causes permanent vision loss

What are the risk factors…?

·        Premature birth

·        Low birth weight

·        Retinopathy of prematurity diagnosis

·        Cerebral palsy diagnosis

·        Intellectual disability diagnosis

·        Family history of certain eye conditions

·        Maternal smoking, drug or alcohol use

·        Surgery on eye muscles for esotropia (eyes turn in toward nose)

Most Common Adult Vision Problems

·        Blurred vision (called refractive errors)

·        Age-related macular degeneration.

·        Glaucoma.

·        Cataract.

·        Diabetic retinopathy.

 

What is DIABETIC RETINOPATHY (DR)…?

 

·        All people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, are at risk for DR.  It is caused by damage to blood vessels in the back of the eye (retina).  The longer someone has diabetes, the more likely he or she will get DR.

 

·        People with this condition may not notice any changes to their vision until the damage to the eyes is severe.  This is why it is so important for people with diabetes to have a comprehensive eye exam every year.

 

·        There are four stages of DR.  During the first three stages of DR, treatment is usually not needed. In the fourth stage of DR, called proliferative retinopathy, there is vision loss.

·         To prevent progression of diabetic retinopathy, people with diabetes should control their levels of blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood cholesterol.

·        Warning signs of diabetic retinopathy includes blurred vision, gradual vision loss, floaters, shadows or missing areas of vision, and difficulty seeing at nighttime.

 

·        People with diabetes are at greater risk for cataract and glaucoma as well.

 

What are the Risk factors…?

·        Type 1 or 2 diabetes

·        Poor control of blood sugar level

·        High blood pressure

·        High cholesterol

·        Pregnancy

·        Being African American or Hispanic

·        Smoking

 

What is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)…?

 

·        AMD is a disease that blurs the sharp, central vision needed to see straight-ahead.  It affects the part of the eye called the macula that is found in the center of the retina. The macula lets a person see fine detail and is needed for things like reading and driving.

 

·        The more common dry form of AMD can be treated in the early stages to delay vision loss and possibly prevent the disease from progressing to the advanced stage. Taking certain vitamins and minerals may reduce the risk of developing advanced AMD.

 

·        The less common wet form of AMD may respond to treatment, if diagnosed and treated early.

 

What are the Risk factors…?

 

·        Type 1 or 2 diabetes

·        Poor control of blood sugar level

·        High blood pressure

·        High cholesterol

·        Pregnancy

·        Being African American or Hispanic

·        Smoking

 

 

 

What is GLAUCOMA…?

·        In glaucoma, the fluid drains too slowly out of the eye, building up fluid in the front part of your eye.

·        This leads to fluid build-up, and pressure insidethe eye(intraocular pressure) rises.

·        The increased pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve, which transmits images to your brain. If the damage continues, glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss.

·        There are different types of glaucoma, but all of them cause vision loss by damaging the optic nerve.  Glaucoma is called the “sneak thief of sight” because people don’t usually notice a problem until some vision is lost.

 

·        The most common type of glaucoma happens because of slowly increasing fluid pressure inside the eyes.

 

What are the risk factors for glaucoma? 

 

·        Anyone can have glaucoma, but some people are at higher risk of developing the disease.

·        African Americans over age 40

·        Everyone over age 60, especially Mexican Americans

·        Those with a family history of glaucoma

 

What is CATARACT…?

 

·        A cataract is a clouding or opacity of the lens of the eye.  It often leads to poor vision at night, especially while driving, due to glare from bright lights.

 

·        Cataracts are most common in older people, but can also occur in young adults and children.

 

What are the risk factors for cataracts?

 

·        Age, cataracts are more common after age 60

·        Certain diseases such as diabetes, galactosemia, Downs syndrome, rubella, malnutrition, etc.

·        Smoking and alcohol use

·        Too much exposure to sunlight (U.V. rays)

 

 

 

What is NYSTAGMUS…?

·        Nystagmus is a condition where the eyes move rapidly and uncontrollably.

·        Nystagmus most commonly causes the eyes to look involuntarily from side to side in a rapid, swinging motion rather than staying fixed on an object or person. Some nystagmuses, however, cause the eyes to jerk sideways or up and down.

·        There are two types of nystagmus based on the onset: congenital and acquired.

What are the Symptoms…?

In addition to rapid eye movement, nystagmus symptoms include:

·        sensitivity to light.

·        dizziness.

·        difficulty seeing in the dark.

·        vision problems.

·        holding the head in a turned or tilted position.

·        the feeling that the world is shaking.

 

What are the Different kinds of nystagmus…?

·        Manifest nystagmus is present at all times, whereas latent nystagmus occurs when one eye is covered.

·        Congenital nystagmus is present at birth.

·        With this condition, your eyes move together as they oscillate (swing like a pendulum). Most other types of infantile nystagmus are also classified as forms of strabismus, which means the eyes don't necessarily work together at all times.

·        Manifest-latent nystagmusis continually present, but worsens when one eye is covered.

·        Acquired nystagmus can be caused by a disease (multiple sclerosis, brain tumor, diabetic neuropathy), an accident (head injury), or a neurological problem (side effect of a medication). Hyperventilation, a flashing light in front of one eye, nicotine and even vibrations have been known to cause nystagmus in rare cases.

·        Latent nystagmusBackground Latent nystagmus is a horizontal binocular oscillation that is evokedby unequal visual input to the 2 eyes. It develops primarily in humans withcongenital esotropia.

 

What are the risk factors…?

 

·        Most people with nystagmus are born with the condition or develop it early in life.

·        Unless induced by trauma or disease, nystagmus almost always is caused by neurological problems.

·        People with inner ear problems can develop something called "jerk nystagmus" — the eyes drift slowly in one direction and then jerk back in the other direction. Because of the motion of the eyes, people with this condition can develop nausea and vertigo. This type of nystagmus, usually temporary, also can occur in people with Meniere's disease (inner ear disorder) or when water settles into one ear.

·        Albinism is associated with a number of vision defects, such as photophobia, nystagmus, and amblyopia.

 

Why Homeopathy is the BEST solution….?

 

·        Homeopathy is based on a wholistic approach which takes into analyzing the symptoms of the mind, genetic tendencies and defects, physical and disease symptoms whereby the patient is individualized and thereby treatment initiated based on their constitution without any harmful side effects.