Protecting our eyes from the cold: homeopathic remedies
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Swollen eye from a cold snap? Symptoms, causes and homeopathic remedies to prevent and treat conjunctivitis caused by external irritants affecting the eyes.
Protecting our eyes from the cold: homeopathic remedies
Swollen eye from a cold snap? Symptoms, causes and homeopathic remedies to prevent and treat conjunctivitis caused by external irritants affecting the eyes.
Proper lubrication of the conjunctival surface is essential for maintaining eye health even in cases of dryness or swelling caused by a cold snap or a draught. When this lubrication is lacking, our eyes suffer the consequences — visible, for example, when we develop dark circles.
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Symptoms of a cold snap affecting the eye
Tears are a fundamentally important element for proper hydration, especially in winter. Intense cold congests the glands that produce the oily component of tears, making them less efficient in their role as an ocular lubricant.
Below zero degrees, the percentage of moisture in the air decreases and eye stress increases, causing one of the main symptoms of a cold snap affecting the eye, namely dryness, and consequently a tendency to water. Both wind and excessive indoor heating further worsen the situation by causing greater dehydration. In all these cases, homeopathic medicines can play an important role in addressing eye complaints.
Homeopathic remedies for conjunctivitis
Those who suffer from tear dysfunction during this season, commonly known as "dry eye", can immediately apply two drops of the homeopathic eye drops Euphralia, repeating the application as needed even several times a day to enjoy beautiful eyes all year round. These eye drops are based on Euphrasia officinalis and Chamomilla vulgaris, two active substances traditionally used in homeopathic pharmacology for the treatment of the most common eye complaints. Euphralia eye drops can be used safely by children, contact lens wearers and patients undergoing other pharmacological treatments. They are packaged in single doses, which guarantees sterility and integrity with every individual application.
It is also possible to use two homeopathic medicines in granule form, to be dissolved in the mouth, preferably under the tongue, which yield excellent results in dry eye: Bryonia alba 9 CH, five granules three times a day for at least one month, is particularly indicated when the eyes feel better with cold applications and by exerting "compression" on the eyes. Alumina 9 CH, five granules three times a day for at least one month, is recommended if the skin of the face and body is also dry.
Cold air and wind can also cause inflammation of the conjunctiva. Those suffering from irritative conjunctivitis can benefit from immediate relief, again thanks to Euphralia: 3–4 drops should be instilled 4 times a day, and the application can be repeated as needed even several times a day. The homeopathic medicine Apis mellifica 15 CH, 5 granules three times a day for at least 20/30 days, is indicated when conjunctival discharge, oedema and eyelid swelling are present along with a stinging and burning eye pain and a sensation of improvement with cold applications. Aconitum napellus 9 CH, 5 granules three times a day for at least 20/30 days, is instead useful if eye redness appears suddenly and develops rapidly, and if the patient also complains of eye pain and a worsening of symptoms following exposure to wind or a draught.