Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Dry Eyes and Herbal Cure

Dry Eyes
(https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/dryeye.htm)

Tears are nature's lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them.      

Christian Nevell Bovee


Lately, I have been suffering from dry eyes. It is irritating and making me feel uncomfortable. I think I have glued to the PC too much and too long. Now, I stop using PC early in the morning and in the evening. I am also happy that I have found a herbal cure. It is in the form of capsules. Each capsule consists of the following


Eyebright (Euphrasia Officinalis)

Eyebright herbs are beneficial for reducing redness and swelling. Eyebright tightens the mucous membranes of the eye and appears to relieve the inflammation of conjunctivitis and blepharitis ( Chevallier. A. The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Dorling Kindersley, London 1996 ISBN 9-780751-303148)


Bilberry (vaccinium myrtillus)

It was shown in early studies to improve dark adaptation in people with poor night vision. (Jayle. GE. Ann Ocul, 1965, 198:556-62, Belleoud. L. et al, Rev Med Aeronaut Spatiale 1966; 18:3-7)

A clinical study in Russia shows that dietary supplementation with bilberry extract prevents macular degeneration and cataract (Fursova Azh, Adv Gerontol, 2005; 16:76-79)


Ginkgo biloba

Findings have shown that the flavonoids found in ginkgo could even increase blood flow to the retina (relating to the back part of the eye) and slow down the retinal deterioration

Lutein

Lutein provides nutritional support to our eyes as well as our skin. It has been linked to promoting healthy eyes by reducing the risk of macular degeneration.


You may use artificial tears or eye drops to get instant relief, but in the long run, it is harmful to your eyes. According to the Hong Kong Association of Private Eye Surgeons (HKLAPES), frequent use of eye drops could damage and might even cause complete loss of vision. If eye drops are used frequently – say, over six times a day – preservatives’ residues could accumulate and cause chronic irritation and eye infection of the cornea and even cause permanent loss of vision.

The best option is to feast your eyes with essential nutrients to strengthen the organ

2 comments:

  1. This informative post has the potent to give precise info about the dietary supplements that have positive effect on our health. sea veg is another product that is prepared from nutrients of see weeds and extremely useful for our body’s natural mechanism.

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  2. Lutein has long been known for the eye health benefits it provides. Recent studies however suggest that it also can protect our skin from UV light which can cause sunburn and skin cancer.

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