Dry eye syndrome is a very common condition that is characterized by a disturbance of the tear film and caused by a lack of adequate tears. Tears are a complex mixture of water, fatty oils, and mucus. This mixture helps make the surface of the eyes smooth and clear, and it helps protect the eyes from infection. Dry eyes may lead to eye inflammation, scarring on the surface of the corneas and vision problems. Usually both eyes are affected. Dry eye syndrome is more common in women than in men.
Symptoms may include a stinging, itching, burning, tearing or scratchy sensation in the eyes, stringy mucus in or around the eyes, eye fatigue, a sensation of having something in the eyes, difficulty wearing contact lenses, blurred vision, worsening after focusing for a prolonged period, sensitivity to light and irritated, tired, inflammed and red eyes.
Causes of dry eyes are wind, dry air, an imbalance in the composition of the tears, insufficient tear production to keep the eyes lubricated (keratoconjunctivitis sicca), an eyelid problem that makes it difficult to blink, medications, environmental factors, hormonal imbalance, an acidification of the body, medical conditions (diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis), metabolic disorders, vitamin A deficiency and damage to the tear glands from inflammation or radiation.
In this naturopathic adviser, I will give you recommendations how to treat and prevent dry eyes and keratoconjunctivitis sicca with homeopathy, Schuessler salts (also named cell salts, tissue salts, biochemistry), herbal tinctures and acupressure. I will present you the most proven homeopathic remedies and Schuessler salts, including the appropriate potency and dosage.
Acupressure comes from the Far East. During the acupressure treatment special points are pressed, massaged or rapped. As long as the energy is distributed evenly throughout the energy channels (meridians) of the body, the person is healthy. When the energy flow is disrupted, the person is sick. By treating certain points, the energy between the meridians will be balanced and the patient gets enough power to become healthy.
Naturopathy works holistically and treats the whole body, spirit and soul. I wish you much success in your treatment, joy of life and especially your health.
Robert Kopf
