Eye diseases and treatments

An eye disease that damages the optic nerve and impairs vision (sometimes progressing to blindness) keratonosus. any disease of the cornea. macular degeneration. eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision; can cause blindness.

Weak eyesight is most often associated with either nearsightedness (called myopia) or farsightedness (called hyperopia). Factors like genetics, poor nutrition, aging and excessive strain on the eyes usually contribute to these conditions.

The most common symptoms of weak eyesight are blurry vision, frequent headaches and watery eyes.

List of the eye diseases

• Night blindness

• 

  parts of eye

  Red eyes
• Cataract
• Dark circles
• Swelling
• Eye Strain
• Eye injury
• Stye
• Hypermetropia
• Astigmatism
• Blepharospasm
• Pteryguim
• Eye neoplasm
• Heterochromia
• Retinoblastoma

Treatments of eye

1. Triphala or powder of the three myrobalans (amla or Indian Gooseberry, harad or Indian rhubarb, and baheda  or Beleric  myrobalan) for internal as well as external purpose.
2. Mahatriphala  ghrita, Yashtimadhu churana, and Saptamrit Lauha to be taken after consulting an Ayurveda  physician
3. Wash Your Eyes Daily - As daily routine, eyes need to be washed with cold water. It is also suggested that prior to this act, the mouth be filled with water. This would make the eyes to protrude out so that better cleansing of the same can be accomplished.  
4.  Apply Collyrium - Other than this, local application of medicated anjana or collyrium has been recommended so as to keep the eyes clean and the vision sharp.
5.  Drink The Juice Of Amla - The juice extracted from the fresh fruit of amla is to be taken twice a day in a dose of 20 ml for the longevity of eyesight.
6.  Consume Pepper And Honey - Regular intake of pepper powder with honey acts as a boon for recovering diminished vision.
7.  Consume Licorice With Milk - Take regularly approx. 1/2 to 1 teaspoon powder of the herb of licorice twice daily along with cow’s milk to improve failing vision. This is extremely beneficial for the eyes. It can also to be taken mixed with honey or ghee.
8.  Eat Mangoes In Season - Being rich in vitamin A, mango is a boon for the eyes. A regular intake of mangoes during the season is recommended for recovery from eyestrain.