Dry Eye Keratoconjunctivitis Homeopathic Treatment

Age. Dry eyes are a part of the natural aging process. The majority of people over age 65 experience some symptoms of dry eyes.

Gender. Women are more likely to develop dry eyes due to hormonal changes caused by pregnancy, the use of oral contraceptives and menopause.

Medications. Certain medicines, including antihistamines, decongestants, blood pressure medications, and antidepressants, can reduce tear production.

Medical conditions. People with rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, and thyroid problems are more likely to have symptoms of dry eyes. Also, problems with inflammation of the eyelids (blepharitis), inflammation of the surfaces of the eye, or the inward or outward turning of eyelids can cause dry eyes to develop.

Environmental conditions. Exposure to smoke, wind and dry climates can increase tear evaporation resulting in dry eye symptoms. Failure to blink regularly, such as when staring at a computer screen for long periods of time, can also contribute to drying of the eyes.

Other factors. Long-term use of contact lenses can be a factor in the development of dry eyes. Refractive eye surgeries, such as LASIK, can decrease tear production and contribute to dry eyes.

Dry eye can cause the following symptoms in the eye:

Stinging or burning

A sandy or gritty feeling, as if something is in the eye

Periods of excess tears that happen after periods of dryness

Stringy discharge

Pain and redness

Periods of blurred vision;

Heavy eyelids

Inability to cry

Uncomfortable contact lenses

Difficulty reading, working on the computer, or any activity that requires focused vision;

Eye fatigue

If you have any of these symptoms over a period of time, see an eye doctor. He or she can diagnose and treat your condition. This can prevent permanent damage.

Dry eyes can be diagnosed through a comprehensive eye examination. Testing with emphasis on the evaluation of the quantity and quality of tears produced by the eyes may include:

Patient history to determine the patient's symptoms and to note any general health problems, medications or environmental factors that may be contributing to the dry eye problem.

External examination of the eye, including lid structure and blink dynamics.

Evaluation of the eyelids and cornea using bright light and magnification.

Measurement of the quantity and quality of tears for any abnormalities. Special dyes may be put in the eyes to better observe tear flow and to highlight any changes to the outer surface of the eye caused by insufficient tears.

With the information obtained from testing, a doctor of optometry can determine if you have dry eyes and advise you on treatment options.

Use homeopathic tear stimulation drops instead of artificial tears or prescription eye drops, which may feel good when you apply the drops, but do not have a long-lasting benefit. Homeopathic tear stimulation drops trigger release of all three layers of your own tears: mucous, oily and aqueous.It has helped patients with everything from Dry Eye Syndrome to Sjogren’s Syndrome. Homeopathic medications are all FDA approved, and are cited in at least two Materia Medicas with provings of their efficacy.

Homeopathy treats the person as a whole on wholistic concept. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition based on symptoms.Symptoms are sign of internal turbulance or loss of equilibrium. The homeopathic medicines are selected after a full individualizing examination and case-analysis, which includes the medical history of the patient, physical and mental constitution, family history, presenting symptoms, underlying pathology, possible causative factors etc.  A homeopathy doctor tries to treat more than just the presenting symptoms. The focus is usually on what caused the disease condition especially. Why this patient is sick in this way while others not in same house or condition. The disease diagnosis is important but in homeopathy, the cause of disease is not just probed to the level of bacteria and viruses. Other factors like mental, emotional and physical stress that could predispose a person to illness are also looked for. No a days, even modern medicine also considers a large number of diseases as psychosomatic. The correct homeopathy remedy tries to correct this disease predisposition. The focus is not on curing the disease but to cure the person who is sick, to restore the health. If a disease pathology is not very advanced, homeopathy remedies do give a hope for cure but even in incurable cases, the quality of life can be greatly improved with homeopathic medicines.

Argentum nitricum Dry eyes with Purulent ophthalmia

Anxiety & nervousness prominent.The person's eyes may be tired and achy, worse from light and warmth, and better from cool water, cold compresses, and fresh air.Swelling  in eye lids with yellowish or pus-like discharge, and redness inflammation of the whites and inner corners of the eyes .  People who need this remedy often have a strong desire for both salt and sweets.

Euphrasia for Dry eyes with extreme Photosensitivity with  Profuse lacrymation

This remedy relieves eye irritation especially in allergic patient with irritating tears and clear, non-irritant nasal discharge.Eye discharge acrid nose discharges bland in nature.Rheumatic iritis, iris reacts tardily to light, being discolored and bound down by adhesions, and aqueous humor cloudy from the admixture of the products of inflammation; pain burning, shooting, stinging, aggravated at night, attended with acrid lachrymation; photophobia; ciliary injection; coryza perfectly bland. 

Hepar Sulphuris Calcareum is for Dry eyes with Extreme Pain 

Eyes feel sore & bruised, with inflammation and burning pain, or a feeling as if the eyes are being pulled back into the head sensation.Warm compresses, and warmth in general, often ease discomfort. Extreme sensitivity to cold, as well as to light and noise, is often seen. The person may be very irritable and touchy.Yellow discharge can stick the eyelids shut, especially in the morning. 

Merc. Sol with Extreme Photo senstivity with Syphlitic nature

Patient feel ill and tired, with erratic body temperature and sensitivity both to heat and cold. Discharge greenish-yellow and can irritate the lids and margins of the eyes. A person who needs this remedy often has swollen glands, offensive breath, and excessive salivation.Pain, stinging or aching pain, especially on exerting the eyes. The eyes are extremely sensitive to light, heat or cold. Disorders in persons working in foundries.People needing this remedy often feel ill and tired, with erratic body temperature and sensitivity both to heat and cold. Discharge is greenish-yellow and can irritate the lids and margins of the eyes. A person who needs this remedy often has swollen glands, offensive breath, and excessive salivation.

Natrum muriaticum Dry Eye with gritty sensation in the eyes

Gritty or sand like feeling is mostly felt during the morning. Along with this, there is marked sensitivity to light.Swollen lids with burning tears and a feeling that the eyes are bruised suggest a need for this remedy. Mucus or pus forms and can make the eyelids stick together. People who need this remedy often feel sad,despondent and tired, acting irritable if someone shows them sympathy.

Pulsatilla Dry Eye with gritty sensation after taking cold 

Thick, profuse, yellow, bland discharges. Itching and burning in eyes. Profuse lachrymation and secretion of mucus. Lids inflamed, agglutinated. Styes. Veins of fundus oculi greatly enlarged. Ophthalmia neonatorum. Subacute conjunctivitis, with dyspepsia; worse, in warm room.Conjunctivitis with thick, yellow, itchy discharge feeling like sand in eyes often accompanying a cold taking easily suggests a need for this remedy. Patient is mild weeping nature in nature like consolation it Releived almost all problems.

Sulphur with Extreme dryness with Fiery looking eyes morning

This remedy may be helpful in patient psoric in nature with eyes are very red and irritated, with burning, smarting, sticking pains& itching. The whites of the eyes look red and bloodshot, and the tears feel hot. Symptoms are worse from heat, and light will hurt the eyes. The eyelids may look contracted, especially in the morning.Burning ulceration of margin of lids. Halo around lamp-light. Heat and burning in eyes (Ars; Bell). Black motes before eyes. First stage of ulceration of cornea. Chronic ophthalmia, with much burning and itching. Parenchymatous keratitis. Cornea like ground glass.