The Human Eye & Common Problems

Common Problems

Eyes!Eyes are an important part of the body. Eye

is the organ which detects light and converts into signals which are sent to the brain.

Eyes are delicate and precious as they are our window to the world.

Common Eye Problems There are many diseases which can cause

problems to the normal eye health. What are they?

PresbyopiaAllergic conjunctivitisDry eye syndromeCataractBlurred vision

Presbyopia Presbyopia is a condition in which the lens of

the eye loses its ability to focus. This makes it difficult to see objects up close.

Vision is blurred at normal distance. Eye strains and headaches while doing close

up work are common signs.Aging is a causative factor.

Allergic ConjunctivitisMost people get allergic conjunctivitis when

their eyes come into contact with an allergen - a substance which makes the body's immune system to overreact.

The eye becomes sore, inflamed and sometimes painful. 

Symptoms: Red/pink eyes, pain in one or both eyes, itchiness, swollen eyelids and soreness.

Dry EyesDry Eyes occur when you don't naturally

produce enough tears to lubricate your eyes.It's very common among women in their late

30’s and early 40’s because of hormonal changes.

It can occur to those who spend long hours in front of the computer forgetting to blink.

Symptoms: A scratchy, gritty sensation. You may also have red eyes and blurred vision.

CataractCataract is a clouding 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 (congenital).

Causes: Age, certain diseases like diabetes, smoking and alcohol use, too much exposure to sunlight.

How To Ensure Eye HealthEat greens: Including lots of leafy green

vegetables like spinach, collard greens and kale in the diet is beneficial.

Take vitamins: There are supplements made specifically for eye health.

Keep your eyes hydrated: A simple saline solution can help to lubricate and soothe eyes. 

More SuggestionsEat apricots and blueberries: Blueberries are associated

with reduction of eye fatigue and apricots are rich in beta carotene and lycopene, both of which promote good vision.

Get plenty of Omega 3s : They help to clear eyesight and eye health.

Wear UV filtering sunglasses: Harmful UVA and UVB rays can be harmful to the eyes and contribute to cataracts.

Some More!Give your eyes a break. If you use computers or do

jobs which strain your eyes, take a break every 20 minutes.

Practise different eye exercises:-Look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This

allows your eyes to refocus and relax, and prevents avoidable eye problems.

Ayurvedic Home Tips for Eye Health

Extract the juice of fresh Amla *(Buy here) and drink 20ml twice daily or take 02 tablets twice daily of Amla Extract.

Mix 1tsp of powdered Asparagus (Buy here) in half a tsp of honey. Take the mixture twice daily with warm cow’s milk.

Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba) (Buy here) is a beneficial herb. When bhringaraj herb oil or paste is applied over eyes, it helps to improve vision.

Triphala (Buy here) is netrya rasayana according to Ayurveda. It should be consumed with honey and pure ghee (ghee and honey in unequal proportions) at night time. Put 1 tbsp of triphala powder in a glass of water and keep it overnight, next morning strain the water and wash eyes with it.

More Ayurvedic Remedies

Saptamrita Lauha is an effective medicine to maintain a healthy vision and also to prevent further decline in eye health.