Eye treatments--Member suggestions

[tcmgpt13]

I noticed that some people, Robin for one, are having some difficulty with their eyes lately. So I decided to do a bit of research among old posts on this subject and post what I found under treatment suggestions. Keep in mind that these are only suggestions from members--I am splitting this into several posts:

Originally Posted by tcmgpt13;14980

Just a suggestion for eyes from a TCM standpoint. The liver opens to the eyes. So herbs which cleanse the liver area may help this symptom. This could be worth a try anyway, to see if it will improve vision. Whatever this is may be lodging in the liver too (well I am pretty sure it does, given my own symptoms). Also I have posted about the Dr. Christopher herbs for the eyes, the formulas are supposed to have helped some recover from cataracts which is also a film on the eyes (I think this builds a film on the eyes too). Ditto, it could be worth a try. What I do for my own care herbally is follow my body symptoms. If I get stuck then I go up to see the folks who know TCM inside and out. Then I go off on my own again for awhile.

Dr. Christopher (well known and respected American herbalist) used to treat cataracts with his formula for eyes. Here’s some discussion from a site which sell this (many of the Christopher formulas are available on various sites. I have found iherb.com to be one site which deeply discounts these formulas):

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Christopher's Herbal Eyebright

To use the extract: (as an eyewash)

Boil distilled water and then fill glass eye cup with the hot boiled distilled water. Start with adding one drop of Eyebright formula and work up to between three to five drops of extract. Let cool. There will be a burning sensation when using the eyewash at first. This is due to the stimulating effect of the cayenne pepper and will do nothing but good to the eyes. Tip head back and apply the eye cup to eye. Exercise eye while doing this as though you were swimming under water. Do this three to six times a day and take two capsules or a cup of the tea, morning and evening. Use separate solutions for each eye.

Herbal Treatment Warning: Temporary burning feeling is normal.

Dr. Christopher's Extracts

This formula comes in the extract and also in capsules. Often when the formula is used in solution for the eyes it then may also be taken internally as well to reinforce and hasten recovery. Internal use can be by taking suggested dosage of extract or the capsules (suggested dosage usually found on the bottle).

A different suggestion:

Boric acid eye wash from the drug store may help some in washing out the eyes. Not expensive. It is mostly purified water (98.6% water)with some boric acid, some sodium added by the company which makes it--in my case it was called Walgreens Soothing Eye Wash. There are probably many other brands on the drug store or Walmart shelf.

[tcmgpt13]

Other Dr. Christopher formulas for the eyes are discussed here as found on the herbal legacy page: Herbal Eyebright

Originally Posted by tcmgpt13

1. Glaucoma: I have a friend who had had eight major surgeries. She lived in constant pain, very seldom was she able to go places and her physician had told her their was nothing more they could do.

She went on Dr. Christopher's Three Day Cleanse and Mucusless Diet. She started on herbs to cleanse the colon,... the blood ... Cayenne, Herbal Calcium Formula, Joint, Herbal Eyebright, etc. In a matter of about three weeks, her pain was gone. She was able to start living again. In about 3 or 4 months her arthritis left her. She had had glaucoma for 13 years. Her glaucoma medicine was making her ill, so she went to her eye specialist. He tested her and said There is not even a trace of glaucoma left. There is virtually no cure for glaucoma, how did you do it? Her reply was thru herbs and diet. She was told whatever it is, don't stop it. He took her off her glaucoma medication, and a special pair of glasses. She now tells me her eyes have improved so much that she can now watch TV without glasses, which she never before had done. She started on this program less than a year ago. Her dark brown eyes are now turning green. She has a ways yet to go, but she is really living again. She is a composer and this past holiday season, had a Christmas Album published. [NL 2-2]

2. Cataracts: I have cataracts in both eyes, and my wife has one in one eye.
Since I have been using it by eyecup and orally by capsules, I can now see all the license plate numbers equally in both eyes! (I could not see license plate numbers or highway signs with my left eye. They looked 'foggy'. Also, at night, all lights had 'halos' around them as a fog. Now the left eye has equally as good vision as my right eye.) Further, without my glasses, I can see each individual brick in condos across our green belt, approximately 250 feet away, which I never could before. My eye doctor, a year ago, said I had cataracts in both eyes, and the worst in my left eye. Six months ago, on a check-up, they were no worse, but I had to come back in six months.

Two days ago, the doctor was amazed and delighted how my cataracts had shrunk (VERY RARE, he said) and he said my eyes were so good I need not come back for a whole year.

I'm nearsighted normally, and had slightly more negative corrections every change. Now I can see as good with my older (less strong) glasses, and my eyes feel great. The herbal eyewash still smarts for a few seconds, but my eyes feel so good afterward. I use the eyecup 3 times a day, and 3 capsules. I'm 62 years old. My wife, 61 years old, does not take the capsules saying they cause a slight diarrhea which I had not experienced. She's using the eyecup twice daily. We've been on Dr. Christopher's Herbal Eyebright now for over 3 months, and will stick on it for the next year, and let you know then." [NL 2-8]

3. Pain & Squishy Feeling in Eyes: "My husband has had a great deal of improvement in his eyes since using the herbal eyebright formula, both internally and as an eyewash. He formerly had a lot of pain in his eyes, and mentioned a "squishy feeling" around the eyeballs. Lots of mucus has come out of his eyes in the mornings after using the eyewash the previous night. He can see better now and has no more pain. He took the eyebright capsules, 2 at breakfast and 2 before retiring." [NL 2-8]

4. Glaucoma: I have had glaucoma for twelve years now. The eye pressure was so high, I had to have surgery to rechannel the waterway. I have had a little sight, not any the last years, in my left eye, due to kidney stone surgery years ago.
I have been using the Herbal Eyebright capsules internally, from another company in Utah that a friend told me about. I had not heard about Dr. Christopher's herbs, health newsletters, etc. until this winter while visiting in Southern California.
Now I have been using Dr. Christopher's Eyebright combination eyewash formula. And I can see a little more light. To my amazement, the other night, I looked at the typewriter keyboard, and was able to distinguish each letter on the keys. Newspaper headlines, the letters are too close together, I can not see them, but I'm going to keep on using the Herbal Eyewash and hope for good results in the future. [NL 3-6]

5. Staph Infection in Eyes: Dr. Christopher has spoken several times in Cincinnati and my wife and I have been privileged to hear him. By way of personal testimony, I have had a staph infection in my eyes for at least four years and have tried many different treatments. But I have now found that taking two tablets per day of your Herbal Eyebright formula has greatly relieved the situation. I am now in the middle of my second bottle and with the improvement that I have noted already I expect that in a short period of time this infection will be completely eliminated. [NL 3-6]

6. Cataracts: Your Herbal Eyewash really works miracles! After reading Healthview Newsletter's report about it, I sent some to an elderly friend who was told she must have a cataract operation. She used it religiously and noticed a change quickly. When she told the surgeon she was postponing the operation he said she was crazy, but if it happened to work, she should let him know, and they'd both make a fortune. Her reply to that was, "What do you mean, 'we'?"
After only ten days on the capsules and the eyewash, her vision improved sufficiently for her to drive without glasses--for the first time in 25 years! She's thrilled and is confident that she's beaten the surgeon. [NL 3-6]

7. Glaucoma and Cataracts: Thank you for the Healthview Newsletter on Dr. Christopher's Herbal Eyebright combination. I have been getting the Newsletter ever since it started and Dr. Christopher's herbal formula is one of my favorites.
I went on it just as a preventative against Glaucoma and Cataracts, and I have bought about 10 copies for friends.

It really works--A friend, age 81, had Glaucoma for years and was getting no better--after just six months no more Glaucoma and her Cataracts are almost gone. She just can't praise the formula enough--but most of her friends just don't believe it as their doctor didn't recommend it. [NL 3-6]

8. Eyelashes and Clearer Eyes: ...The herbal eyebright formula is another of my favorites. I use it twice every day. My eyes are clearer, I have better vision and would you believe my eye lashes are growing like crazy. I have people stop and ask me if I wear false eyelashes, and what brand are they? Can you believe it? [NL 4-6]

9. Glasses Thrown Away: Some time back in 1980 I learned about your Herbal Eyebright formula. I purchased my first bottle July 8, 1980, and am at present finishing my 21st bottle.

Today I am 64, I started wearing glasses when I was 18. As of my last eye examination, I do not wear glasses anymore, but still have to use 2.25 (purchased at the drug store) for reading. [NL 4-10]

10. My mother,who has had eyeglasses since before I can remember, began having trouble with inherent macular degeneration a year or two ago. Her father lost his sight to this. I told her to start using the herbal eyebright eyewash. She was using it only one time a day last summer when I went to visit her. She said it had kept the blind areas from getting any worse, but they had not healed completely. I explained, again, that she needed to go through the procedure at least 3 to 6 times a day with her condition, and to be sure to drink the tea. When we visited together during the recent holiday, she felt that her eyes had not only healed, but that she no longer needed glasses. She said she only kept them because her drivers liscence required them.

Tomorrow is her 69th birthday. She went to renew her drivers liscence and then called to tell me that she no longer needs glasses to drive. She no longer needs glasses at all.
--Natalie from Mapleton, U

If interested in the history of eyebright usage see following:

History of Eyebright

[tcmgpt13]

Eye treatment suggestions from other members:

Originally Posted by pat

The best things I've found are diluted Johnsons baby shampoo.I dilute it and add a drop of Tea Tree oil to it,scrub the eyebrows and eyelid then wash eye out with it.Not painful at all.
I also use the Silver once a day and find I don't have the itchy eyes anymore.
Also Mark on the DSP site does a very good eye ointment that I can vouch is very effective but best used at night as it can blur vision.

Originally Posted by Kritters

Hi Claudia,

Conjunctivitis is a main symptom of so many critters invasions of our sinuses.

I use silver drops in my eyes and it doesn't hurt and always helps. A little teensy discomfort, but nothing to speak of, as you've experienced. I wear contacs, and I put some in my case along with the solution every night as well if I remember. Also, I put a tiny drop of hydrogen peroxide in my small storing/wetting solution and it prevents further occurance and I still put the silver drops in. And a good dropperful under my tongue for good measure. I think it's a good idea to put this or a weak peroxide solution (never straight. ever of the peroxide) in ears, nose, eyes and mouth to catch them in all areas possible externally.

Or go swimming in the ocean without goggles. That'll do it! A close second would be to get that Ocean nose spray which I think may have some salt. Going into the nose, it may get the salt into the sinuses, and then to they eyes.
Kritts

Originally Posted by ladycolorado

Here is a link for Similasan eye drops for pink eye (conjuntivitus):
Similasan Homeopathic Medications for Pink Eye, Conjunctivitis, Contact Lens Infection, Eye Infections, Red Eye, Bloodshot Eyes. .

Here is a link for an herbal eyedrop formula for conjuctivitus called Opthacare (ayurvedic):
Ophthacare Eye Drops (10ml) by Himalaya Herbal Healthcare at Madanapalas .

(LC)

Updated links for LC's post:

Similasan Homeopathic Medications Similasan Eye Drops Ears Nose Throat Healthy Relief Medicine

Opthacare: Buy Ophthacare from Himalaya Ayurvedic Concepts at www.naturetherapy.com= opthacare

[Robin]

Hi TCM!,
THANK YOU! for thinking of me. i will look for the boric acid eyewash and give it a try.i just made another trip last week to the ER for a double cyst on my lower back.i happened to get the same young pretty dr i had in the past.she asked me right away how my eye was and she told me i may have a granulomosa in my eye.i've cleared alot of debris out of my eye since last week.and its really almost better now! its finally almost cleared.but now my 7 yr old sons eyes keep geeting the hard rice like things every now and then.now that hes out of school i'm going to have to really battle with him to treat him! you have to do what you have to do!
Love
Robin

[tcmgpt13]

Hi ya Robin,

Good to hear from you. I am sorry that you and your family have been having troubles with your eyes lately. It would be hard to treat a seven year old child as far as washing the eyes out using an eye cup. Anyway, I thought I would mention this about the boric acid. One member had trouble using this formula (even though what you buy in the store is very diluted as far as boric acid) as it irritated her eyes. That was one comment made when I first posted this. I, myself, did not have a problem with the boric acid eyewash from Walgreens.

Here is another formula to help the eyes which is very inexpensive to make and can be used like eye drops. Again it will sting when you first start using it, but that gets better over time (be sure to shake well each time it is used). I used just a drop in each eyes. My herbalist friend made this up for me when I was having so much trouble with my symptoms. Unlike the directions say here I did store my formula in the refrigerator as I am leery of leaving at room temp a water based formula that is used in the eyes as it contains no real preservatives for long term storage. Still I would let it warm up some before using it in my eyes. You should be able to find small empty dropper bottles at your health food store (herbalists use these to store their tinctures after they are made).

LifeEvents.org: Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe

Eye drops: This special formula has been used with most excellent results for many years with absolutely no dangerous side effects when coupled with a change of diet, the reflex work and color therapy. Many cases of glaucoma, cataracts, spots film, and growths of various kinds have completely disappeared. The drops may be applied one at a time to both eyes several times daily. Continue use until the condition is cleared up. Many people have completely overcome the necessity for glasses. In all cases eyes have improved greatly. There are a number of book written on eye exercises; their systems help greatly to bring the sight back to normal. Most people would do well to learn and perform exercises to insure the retention of normal vision.

• Formula: 5 parts (measures) distilled water
  2 parts best grade of honey
  1 part pure apple cider vinegar
  
  

  Mix together and store in a bottle. It need not be refrigerated as contents will not spoil. If eyes are in good condition, keep them that way by regular use as no harm can ever come by using it. It has a strong smarting effect for a moment, then the eyes clear and feel very good after each use. These drops have proven to be superior to most commercial drops.

tcmxxx

[carla]

The best thing I've ever used on my eyes is the DSP eye ointment .It is cheap,last for ages and is great for kids too.

SMG Support Morgellons Group S-M-G Organization DSP products

[Robin]

Hey TC, Carla,
Thanks for the info.i will try the concotion you mentioned TC. carla, have you had to use those drops on your babes? do you see them in their eyes like i see them in toni's? this really stinks!
Lots of Love
Robin

[tcmgpt13]

Thanks for adding to the thread about treating the eyes Carla, the more suggestions the better for all.

Robin, did you see Pat's suggestion here for treating the area around the eyes? She says it keeps the critters out of the eyes and will not sting if used as she suggests (believe she just repeated this suggestion on another thread today, though I don't remember her saying to use it in the eyes on that post).

[tcmgpt13]

Doctor suggestion for eyes shared by time2heal:

Originally Posted by time2heal

The good news is that I saw a new local internist today who is absolutely wonderful!!! For my eyes, she told me to try some drops called "Blink" (made by Amo); picked some up today and will let you know how it goes.

[Robin]

Hi TC,
Sorry i didn't see that last post! i am interested in pats potion where can i find it? these parasites are building in the skin surronding our eyes so anything that keeps them away from our eyes is the best thing to use.
Thanks TC!
Love Robin