Treatment of glaucoma with folk remedies

It is said that the eyes reflect the state of mind, but, in addition, they also perform the function of the main analyzer of the information received.

Unfortunately, today a lot of people are deprived of the opportunity to see because of such an unpleasant illness as glaucoma.

What is glaucoma: symptoms, causes, types ^

Glaucoma is a violation of the circulation of intraocular fluid, which leads to a strong increase in intraocular pressure.

It is important to note that the treatment of glaucoma at home can become effective only if it is used in conjunction with traditional therapy. Otherwise, the risk of complete loss of vision is increased.

Types of glaucoma

This disease is congenital, and can be acquired. The acquired glaucoma in turn is divided into:

• primary( open-angle, closed-angle, mixed);
• secondary( traumatic, inflammatory, vascular, postoperative, phacogenic).

The main causes of glaucoma :

• Age. At risk are people who have reached 40 years. This is due to age-related changes in the eye, high blood pressure, thyroid disorders, and the like.
• Acute inflammation of the eyes, for example, uveitis or keratitis, cataract.
• Benign and malignant formations, mechanical eye injuries.
• Obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis.
• Taking some medications.
• Genetic predisposition.

Symptoms of glaucoma

At the initial stage the disease proceeds without symptoms, which complicates its diagnosis. In later stages, the following characteristic symptoms of glaucoma appear:

• narrows the visual field;
• vision becomes fuzzy, clouded;
• begins a pain in the eye, giving in the temple or ear;
• rainbow circles when looking at light sources;
• during vomiting begins with vomiting.

Treatment of glaucoma with folk remedies: homemade recipes ^

Folk treatment of glaucoma can be very effective at the initial stage of the disease. However, it is strictly forbidden to completely replace basic therapy with home remedies.

Treatment of glaucoma with a golden mustache

• To prepare the infusion, you need to cut 20 cm of gold mustache and brew with a liter of boiling water.
• It is recommended to infuse the drug within 24 hours, wrapping a can with a towel.
• Take a tablespoon of the medicine 4 times a day for three weeks.
• You can also squeeze juice from a golden mustache. In each eye, you need to dig in 2 drops of juice for 10 consecutive days.

Treatment of glaucoma with potatoes

To reduce pain during glaucoma attacks it is recommended to use packs of potatoes.

• It is necessary to grate a few small potatoes, add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and insist for 15 minutes.
• The ready mix must be carefully wrapped in pieces of gauze.
• Apply to the eyes for 30 minutes 2-3 times a day.

Treatment of glaucoma with the egg

• To begin with, hard boiled one egg, cut it in half and remove the yolk.
• Two halves of the protein must be filled with honey, combine and place in the oven for half an hour.
• The resulting juice should be drained into a small vessel.
• Use eye drop liquid for 2 drops in the morning and at bedtime.

Treatment of glaucoma mummy

Mumiye can be successfully used in combination with beet juice to obtain a more effective result in the treatment of glaucoma.

• It is necessary to combine a teaspoon of fresh beet juice and 0.5 g of mummy.
• Recommended to be consumed daily 30 minutes before breakfast.
• The duration of one course of therapy is 8 days. Required break - 4 days.
• For a better effect, at least four such courses are required.

Treatment for glaucoma with calendula

The infusion, prepared on the basis of calendula, helps to get rid of the disease.

• Three teaspoons of herbs you need to brew 0.5 liters of boiling water, insist 2 hours and strain.
• Take half the glass of the drug three times a day.
• This medicine is also used to wash the eyes. For more convenience, you can purchase tea bags with marigold in the pharmacy and apply them to the eyelids after brewing.

Treatment of glaucoma of aloe

In the case of glaucoma, folk medicine recommends the use of an effective medicine based on aloe.

• Two sheets of aloe should be poured a glass of water, boil on low heat for 5 minutes, then drain.
• You can make a liquid by squeezing out the aloe juice and diluting it with distilled water in a 1:10 ratio.
• This solution needs to be washed 4-5 times a day for two weeks.
• After the course of treatment for glaucoma, it is recommended to stop rinsing for 16 days, then again to repeat the course of treatment.

Do not worry if you feel a slight tingling sensation during washing.

Treatment of glaucoma with honey

The most simple and effective medicine for glaucoma is honey solution. Prepare it is simple enough.

• It is necessary to connect the same amount of honey and purified water.
• Make honey compresses every day before going to bed.
• For the eyelids, wadded disks are applied, previously impregnated with honey solution.
• Duration of treatment - 2 weeks.

Treatment of glaucoma with herbs

Herbal treatment has established itself as a very effective method, helping to get rid of glaucoma.

• It is necessary to prepare a herb collection from the root of licorice, lemon balm, motherwort, ginger, cinnamon and buckwheat flowers. Each component should be taken one tablespoon.
• One spoonful of herbal mixture should be brewed 200 ml of boiling water and insist for 60 minutes, then strain.
• Take the decoction three times a day for ½ cup.

Treatment of glaucoma: lotions for eyes

• It should be mixed in a teaspoon of seeds of anise and cumin, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 2 hours and drain. You need to do lotions three times a day, applying gauze to your eyes for 20-25 minutes.

• A teaspoonful of lavender color should be mixed with nettle( 1/2 cup), pour a glass of boiled, but barely warm water, to insist for 9 hours. Before use, add half a teaspoon of soda. Apply gauze, soaked in infusion, to the eyelids for 5-10 minutes twice a day.

Treatment of glaucoma: gymnastics for the eyes

Gymnastics for the eyes are necessary in order to significantly slow the progression of the disease and preserve the vision. Specialists recommend doing such exercises:

• Sit on a chair and, without moving your head, to drive your eyes to the right and left, then up and down. Repeat 10 times.
• Rotate the view in a chaotic direction for 30 seconds.
• It's very common to blink for 10 seconds.
• Blink tightly 10 times. In this case, the eyes should be relaxed.

Massage for the eyes

Massage can be done by yourself. It is necessary to gently massage your fingers with eyelids and corners of the eyes. This is necessary to improve blood circulation and reduce intraocular pressure. You should start with light pushing movements from the forehead in the direction of the temples.

Massaging the eyeballs must be done with eyes closed, easily pressing them through the eyelids. This procedure helps to effectively relax the muscles and improve the circulation of fluid in the eyes.

Acupressure, as is known, helps to relieve the patient's condition during seizures. It is necessary to press on the external corners of the eyes, the area on either side of the bridge of the nose with fingers, affecting each point for 5 seconds.

Prevention and useful advice on how to avoid glaucoma disease ^

Prevention of glaucoma includes the following recommendations:

• active lifestyle;
• lack of strong emotional stress, causing increased pressure inside the eyes;
• timely treatment of eye diseases;
• work under normal lighting;
• observance of the rules of hygiene of the organs of sight;
• compliance with safety regulations to prevent mechanical damage to the eye;
• regular visit to the ophthalmologist.