Eye strain. How to combat it with homoeopathy
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In recent decades, visual disorders have increased considerably. Here is how homoeopathy treats eye strain and visual fatigue.
Eye strain. How to combat it with homoeopathy
In recent decades, visual disorders have increased considerably. Here is how homoeopathy treats eye strain and visual fatigue.
New technologies represent a great opportunity for the dissemination of information, but like all innovations, they bring with them certain critical aspects. Eye health, for example. Prolonged use of computers, smartphones, tablets, ebooks and so on constitutes a source of eye strain, as the constant focusing adjustments — from close reading distances with very small characters to taking in the surrounding environment — cause visual fatigue and burning sensations. This visual stress reduces the frequency of blinking, that is, the opening and closing of the eyelids that serves to spread tears across the cornea, causing dry eyes.
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Visual disorders from stress, homoeopathic remedies
In these cases, homoeopathy can be a valid therapeutic choice. People who complain of a sensation of dryness and of a foreign body, ocular redness, burning and discomfort can apply the homoeopathic eye drops Euphralia, 2 drops up to 6 times a day. These are eye drops based on Euphrasia officinalis 3 DH and Chamomilla vulgaris 3 DH, two active substances traditionally used in homoeopathic pharmacology for the treatment of the most common eye disorders.
Those who suffer from dry eyes can combine an oral therapy involving the intake of two homoeopathic medicines indicated for dryness of the eyes and mucous membranes in general: Bryonia alba 9 CH and Alumina 9 CH. Bryonia alba is useful when the patient also presents a sensation of "dry mouth" and when the condition of the eyes improves following cold applications. Alumina 9 CH is recommended when the patient tends to drink little water and presents dryness in the throat. 5 granules should be taken 3 times a day for at least one month.
How to avoid eye strain
It is also important to pay attention to the blue light from screens. This is a light emitted at a very high percentage because, being intense, it is the only one capable of making screens clearly visible. The consequences of exposure to blue light have not yet been confirmed; however, it appears that it may be linked to early macular degeneration of the retina. The first piece of advice is not to expose one's eyes to electronic devices for prolonged and continuous periods, letting them rest for a few minutes roughly every two hours. If ocular fatigue, burning and sensitivity to light are felt, it is useful to apply 2 drops of the homoeopathic eye drops Euphralia, repeating the application as needed.
Finally, in cases of visual fatigue from overwork, with evening worsening, conjunctival redness, watering, and a sensation of aching eyes, I prescribe Ruta graveolens 5 CH, 5 granules, twice a day for at least 1 month. If a sensation of sand in the eyes, blurred vision after prolonged use of screens, and a degree of emotional hypersensitivity in the person predominate, I suggest taking Kalium phosphoricum 5 CH, 5 granules, twice a day for at least 1 month.