Eye Problems
Synopsis of Eye Problems
“Eye problems” is a broad term that includes any discomfort, dysfunction, or abnormality affecting the eyes or vision. These can range from minor, temporary issues (like dryness or eye strain) to chronic or progressive disorders (such as glaucoma, cataracts, or macular degeneration). Symptoms may include blurred or double vision, redness, itching, pain, light sensitivity, eye fatigue, dryness, excess tearing, floaters, or vision loss.
Common causes include:
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Refractive errors (nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism)
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Dry eye syndrome
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Infections or inflammation (e.g., conjunctivitis, blepharitis)
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Age-related changes (cataracts, macular degeneration)
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Chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension)
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Eye strain (from screen overuse)
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Allergies or irritants (smoke, dust, chemicals)
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Eye trauma or surgery
Some problems are temporary and benign, while others require prompt medical care to prevent irreversible vision loss. Maintaining ocular health involves regular eye exams, managing systemic conditions (like blood sugar and pressure), proper screen habits, and protective measures against UV light and environmental pollutants.
When to see a doctor:
Seek professional evaluation for sudden vision loss, eye pain, flashes of light, new floaters, severe redness, or trauma. Persistent dryness, headaches with vision changes, or worsening eyesight also warrant examination.
Natural remedies for Eye Problems
Follow the 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to reduce digital eye strain.
Cold or Warm Compresses: Help with dry eyes, inflammation, or eyelid discomfort.
Proper Lighting and Screen Positioning: Reduce glare and fatigue by adjusting lighting and keeping screens at eye level.
UV Protection: Wear sunglasses that block 100% of UVA and UVB rays to prevent long-term damage.
Stay Hydrated and Sleep Well: Both are essential for tear production and eye tissue repair.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Eye Problems
alpha-carotene
anthocyanins
ascorbyl palmitate
bamboo
berry flavor
beta-carotene
bilberry
blueberry
carrot
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
cryptoxanthin
cucumber
turmeric
fennel
flavonols
forsythia
goldenseal
green tea
hypromellose
Japanese sophora
lutein
mango
mixed carotenoids
omega-3 fatty acids
rutin
selenium
tomato
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
zeaxanthin
zinc
chickweed
nut grass
boxthorne
chrysanthemum
amber
fern
oriental arborvitae
trichosanthes
peach
white oak
6-Methoxybenzoazolinone
algal oil
Avens
Amber
Anthocyanidins (unspecified)
Arisaema erubescens
Alpha-carotene
Arisaema amurense
Algal Oil
Almond Oil
Arisaema cum bile
Alaska Blueberry
Anthocyanin
anthocyanin
anthocyanidins
Aresaema (unspecified)
Anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
Argan nut oil
Arisaema
beta-carotene
Brassica oleracea (unspecified)
Bai Ji
beta-zeacarotene
Bioflavonoid
Bog Bilberry
Blueberry (unspecified)
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
berry
Blue Wiss
Blackberry
Blueberry
Bioflavonoids
Butterfly Pea
Black Currant
bilberry
Bassia scoparia
cucumber
Carotenoid
Cryptoxanthin
Cryptoxanthin
California Goldenrod
Castor
Carotenoids
Curcuminoid (unspecified)
Carrot
carotenoids
Copper picolinate
Carotene (unspecified)
Carthamus
Dye Indigo
Epidermal Growth Factor
Eyebright
English Plantain
Eye
Eye
Fuchsia
Flavonoids
Fomes fomentarius
Frog
Flavonoid (mixture)
Flavoglycosides
Flavonoid (mixture)
Ferulic acid derivative
fibroblast growth factor
Growth factors
Galium (unspecified)
Gallesia
Ginkgo Flavone Glycoside
Gamma-carotene
Ginkgolide A
Great Plantain
Hypromellose
Hyperoside
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
Horsemint
Ignatius Bean
Kale
Lutein
Lodhtree
Ligustrazin
Lutein
Little ironweed
Lycopene
Mixed Carotenoids
Masson Pine
Mimosa pudica
Myrtle
Macadamia Oil
Marshmallow
Marigold (unspecified)
Nardostachys
N-acetylneuraminic acid
N-Acetyl Carnosine
Night-Blooming Cereus
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Oat Oil
Orchid tree (unspecified)
orange pigment
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Pulsatilla
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins
Phytoene
Pearl
Polyphenols (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidin (unspecified)
Pycnogenol
Rutin
Raspberry (unspecified)
Rose Hip
Speedwell
Shark Liver Oil
Sphaerotrichia
Self-Heal
Silica hypromellose
Sumac
Sesbania grandiflora
Tayuya
Tomatoe
Vitamin A (retinol acetate)
Vitamin A (vitamin A cetate)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocotrienol)
Vitamin A (retinol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin A (retinyl not specified)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin A
Vitamin A (not specified)
Vitamin A (vitamin A Palmitate)
Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate)
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocotrienol)
Vitamin A (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin A (mixed)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin A (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Viola (unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (tocofersolan)
Vitamine E (mixed tocotrienols)
Water Plantain
Wild carrot
Xanthophyls
Yerba buena
Zeaxanthin
