DEFECTIVE VISION
Myopia or short-sightedness refers to the inability to see far-off objects clearly. It is a widely prevalent condition.
Symptoms of Defective Vision
Begins with blurred vision with far-off objects
Myopia
begins with blurred vision, particularly with regard to far-off
objects. The blackboard at school, the screen in a cinema hall, or the
TV screen may look blurred and the eyes of the sufferer may start
watering due to strain.
Itching and heaviness in the eyes, mild headache
There may be itching and heaviness in the eyes, and the patient may suffer from a mild headache.
Causes of Defective Vision
Mental strain, wrong food habits and improper blood and nerve supply
The
three chief causes of myopia are mental strain, wrong food habits, and
improper blood and nerve supply. Mental strain puts a corresponding
physical strain on the eyes, and their muscles and nerves.
Reading in dim light or too glaring a light
Other
causes of this eye disorder are reading in dim light or in too glaring a
light; reading in moving trains, buses or cars; watching too much
television and films; and excessive reading.
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Home Remedies for Defective Vision
Defective Vision treatment using Vitamin A
The
intake of vitamin A is of utmost importance for improving vision. The
best sources of this vitamin are raw spinach, turnip tops, milk cream,
cheese, butter, tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, cabbage, soya beans, green
peas, fresh milk, oranges, and dates. If taken as a supplement, 25,000
IU of vitamin A are recommended daily.
Defective Vision treatment using Triphala
Triphala, the famous Ayurvedic preparation, is considered beneficial in the treatment of myopia. This preparation consists of three myrobalans, namely, embelica myrobalan (amla), chebulic myrobalan (harad), and belleric myroblan (bahera). A decoction of this preparation should be made by mixing thirty grams of Triphala in half a litre of water and should be taken by mouth and also used for washing the eyes twice a day. This will bring good results if continued for some months.
Defective Vision treatment using Liquorice
Another effective remedy for myopia is liquorice. Half a teaspoon of powder of the root, mixed with an equal quantity of honey and half the quantity of ghee, should be given twice daily with a cup of milk on an empty stomach for the treatment of this condition.
Defective Vision treatment using Chicory
The
herb chicory or endive is extremely valuable in defective vision due to
myopia. It contains food elements which are constantly needed by the
optic system. It is one of the richest sources of vitamin A which is
very useful for the eyes. The addition of juices of carrot, celery, and
parsley to chicory juice makes it a highly nourishing food for the optic
nerve and the muscular system. It can bring amazing results in
correcting eye defects. Half a litre to one litre of this combination,
taken daily, has frequently corrected eye troubles in the course of a
few months to the extent that normal vision was regained, making the
wearing of spectacles unnecessary. The formula proportions considered
useful in this combination are 200 ml of carrot juice, 150 ml of celery
juice, 75 ml of endive juice and 75 ml of parsley juice to make half a
litre of this
combination.
Dietaries for Defective Vision
Natural, uncooked foods which include fresh fruits
Natural,
uncooked foods are the best diet for defective vision. These foods
include fresh fruits such as oranges, apples, grapes, peaches, plums,
cherries; green vegetables like lettuce, cabbage, spinach and turnip
tops; root vegetables like potatoes, turnips, carrot, onions, and
beetroots; nuts, dried fruits, and dairy products. Cereals are also
necessary, but they should only be consumed sparingly. Genuine wholemeal
bread is the best and most suitable.
Avoid Jams, tea, coffee, White bread, meat, eggs
Jams,
cakes, pastries, white sugar, white bread, confectionery, tea, Coffee,
meat, fish, and eggs play havoc with the digestion and the body and
should therefore be avoided.
Other Defective Vision treatments
Sun Gazing
The
subject should sit on a bench, facing the rising sun with his eyes
closed, and gently sway sideways several times for ten minutes. He
should then open his eyes and blink about ten times at the sun and look
at some greenery.
Splashing
Plain
cold water should be splashed several times over closed eyes. The
closed lids should then be rubbed briskly for a minute with a clean
towel. This cools the eyes and boosts blood supply.
Swinging
The
subject should stand with his feet twelve inches apart, hands held
loosely at his sides, his whole body and mind relaxed. He should sway
his body from side to side gently, slowly, and steadily, with the heels
rising alternately but not the rest of the foot. This movement may be
likened to the slow moving of the pendulum of a clock. Swinging should
be done in front of a window or a picture, so that the window or picture
appears to be moving in the opposite direction of the swing. When
facing one end of the window or object, the subject should blink once.
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