A cataract is an opacification of the edges of the lens of the eye which has spread inward to reach the part of the lens that is directly behind the pupil. It is caused by a coagulation of the proteins of the lens. Cataracts are often hereditary or a part of aging, but may also be a feature of Down’s syndrome, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, severe skin problems, or long-term use of steroids. Radiation or injury to the eye can also cause cataracts, and they may be present at birth as a result of German measles during pregnancy.
Symptoms
• loss of image clarity and blurring, with progressively less and less perception of detail; a person with a fully formed cataract may only be able to distinguish the presence of light and the direction from which it is coming • a change in the perception of colors
• scattering of light rays caused by the opacity of the lens, which can make night driving difficult or even dangerous
TREATMENT
Chinese Herbalism
Treatment would address weak Liver and Kidneys resulting from Deficient Blood. Herbal remedies might include wolfberry, chrysanthemum flowers, dendronbrum, rumania.
Homeopathy
See a homeopath for constitutional treatment, or if the following remedies fail to work after about two months. Specific remedies, which can be taken three times daily for up to a week, and then twice daily thereafter include: Silicea, if your cataract has begun to affect your sight. Phosphorus, for a misting sensation. Calcarea, when circular lines are evident on the lens.
Vitamins and Minerals
Increase your intake of antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E, and also selenium, which prevent the growth of cataracts in the eyes. Bioflavonoids will also help in prevention and treatment, and these can be taken separately or in conjunction with vitamin C.
Monday, 13 January 2014
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