Dry Eye Syndrome
Dry eye syndrome (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) is a very common condition. Causes of dry eye could be wind, dry air insufficient tear production, medications, environmental factors, hormonal imbalance, metabolic disorders, vitamin A deficiency and damage to the tear glands from inflammation or radiation.
Dry eye syndrome can also be caused by mineral deficiency and acidification of the body, which, in turn, weaken the immunity, connective tissue, hormonal system and disturb metabolism.
Even though we seem to receive enough minerals in our food, not all of the minerals may reach the cells.
The use of homeopathic remedies and Schuessler salts is a good way to compensate for this mineral deficiency in a natural way and to treat dry eye syndrome.
Some Tissue Salts suggestions for dry eye syndrome:
Too much sugar, white flour, meat and sausage cause acidity in the body. Not neutralised acids end as“hazardous waste” in the connective tissue.
Natrium Phosphoricum 6x. It stimulates the metabolism of fat and sugar degradation.
Toxicity of the body (poor diet, intake of medication) means that there are not enough mineral salts present in the body. Toxins remain in the connective tissue and bind water, resulting in dry eye syndrome and water retention in the tissues.
Kalium Sulphuricum 6x, Natrium Sulphuricum 6x, Natrium Phosphoricum 6x
Digestion problems can be also linked to dry eye syndrome. A lush diet and medication can burden our liver, pancreas and intestines causing metabolic blockage. To accelerate the metabolic processes and give the digestive organs new we can consider
Kalium Muriaticum, 6x Kalium Sulfuricum 6x and Natrium Sulfuricum 6x.
The eyes are red, burning and dry. The first stage of inflammation. Non-chronic condition. Ferrum Phosphoricum 12x (take hourly for a day or two).
Homeopathy for dry eye syndrome:
Aconitum Napellus.
Acute (non-chronic) cases of dry eye syndrome. Hot and dry eyes with tingling, numbness, inflammation, redness and heat. Feeling as if the painful eyes are swollen. Agony. Photophobia. Fear to die. Sensitivity to weather changes.
Argentum Nitricum.
Pain is worse in heat and improved by strong pressure. It can come suddenly and disappear suddenly. The person is in a hurry and restless but believes the time passes by too slowly. There is a desire to have salt and to be in the cool fresh air.
Arnica Montana.
Dry, inflamed, bloodshot and swollen eyes. It stimulates blood circulation and strengthens the blood vessels in the eyes. Pain is worse in movement and better in rest. The person avoids contact with other people and pretends to be healthy, even if he is in pain.
Baryta Carbonica.
The remedy of age. Chronic dry eye condition in the elderly. Ulceration, pain and watering of the eyes. Could be swelling and pus of the eyelids. People are slow in thinking. The remedy stimulates brain metabolism and is important for lymphatic function.
Cimicifuga.
Dry eye syndrome of menopausal women due to hormonal imbalance. Heart complaints though it is healthy. Depression and nervousness. There are hot flushes and insomnia. A person is mistrustful.
Euphrasia.
Dry eye with pressing/cutting/drilling/gnawing pain. Sticky mucous in the eyelids. Great photophobia and constant blinking, headache. Feeling better through blinking and in the evening.
Gelsemium.
Dry eyes with severe pain. Pain is sudden and shooting, usually at night. Eye pan can be combined with “band feeling” around the head. Worse by fright, anxiety or bad news. Exhausted.
Nux Vomica.
Dry eye syndrome due to much alcohol (or coffee) and stress. Irritable, nervous and emaciated person. Pain is tearing, pressing and cramping. Eye twitching. Feeling better in wet weather, warm room and strong pressure.
The list of remedies is long and it is always good to choose the remedy according to individual characteristics. For the remedy to work on a cause of a problem we have to take into account not only physical manifestations but also emotional state and modalities (what makes symptoms worse or better).
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