Eye Problems
Synopsis
“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
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 this condition.
bilberry
chamomile
goldenseal
green tea
lutein
omega-3 fatty acids
zinc
zeaxanthin
turmeric
vitamin E
vitamin A
vitamin C
Alaska Blueberry
algal oil
Algal Oil
anthocyanidin
anthocyanin
Anthocyanin
Anthocyanins
anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
6-Methoxybenzoazolinone
Alpha-carotene
amber
Amber
Anthocyanidins (unspecified)
Aresaema (unspecified)
Arisaema (unspecified)
Arisaema erubescens
Avens
bamboo
berry flavor
beta-carotene
beta-zeacarotene
bilberry
Bioflavonoid
Bioflavonoid (unspecified)
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
Black Currant
Blue Wiss
Blueberry
blueberry
Blueberry (unspecified)
Bog Bilberry
Almond Oil
alpha-carotene
Argan nut oil
Arisaema amurense
Arisaema cum bile
ascorbyl palmitate
Bai Ji
Bassia scoparia
berry (unspecified)
beta-carotene
Blackberry
boxthorne
Brassica oleracea (unspecified)
Butterfly Pea
California Goldenrod
Carotene (unspecified)
Carotenoid
Carotenoids
carotenoids
carrot
Carrot
Carthamus (unspecified)
Castor
chickweed
chrysanthemum
citrus bioflavonoids
Copper picolinate
Cryptoxanthin
Cryptoxanthin
cryptoxanthin
cucumber
cucumber
Curcuminoid (unspecified)
Dye Indigo
English Plantain
Epidermal Growth Factor
Eye
Eye
Eyebright
fennel
fern
Ferulic acid derivative
fibroblast growth factor
Flavoglycosides
Flavonoid (mixture)
Flavonoid (mixture)
Flavonoids
flavonols
Fomes fomentarius
forsythia
Frog
Fuchsia
Galium (unspecified)
Gallesia
Gamma-carotene
Ginkgo Flavone Glycoside
Ginkgolide A
Great Plantain
Growth factors
Horsemint
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
Hyperoside
Hypromellose
hypromellose
Ignatius Bean
Japanese sophora
Kale
Ligustrazin
Little ironweed
Lodhtree
Lutein
Lutein
Lycopene
Macadamia Oil
mango
Marigold (unspecified)
Marshmallow
Masson Pine
Mimosa pudica
Mixed Carotenoids
mixed carotenoids
Myrtle
N-Acetyl Carnosine
N-acetylneuraminic acid
Nardostachys
Night-Blooming Cereus
nut grass
Oat Oil
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
orange pigment
Orchid tree (unspecified)
oriental arborvitae
peach
Pearl
Phytoene
Polyphenols (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidin (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Pulsatilla
Pycnogenol
Raspberry (unspecified)
Rose Hip
Rutin
rutin
selenium
Self-Heal
Sesbania grandiflora
Shark Liver Oil
Silica hypromellose
Speedwell
Sphaerotrichia
Sumac (unspecified)
Tayuya
tomato
Tomatoe
trichosanthes
Viola (unspecified)
Vitamin A
Vitamin A (mixed)
Vitamin A (not specified)
Vitamin A (retinol acetate)
Vitamin A (retinol)
Vitamin A (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin A (retinyl not specified)
Vitamin A (retinyl palmitate)
Vitamin A (unspecified)
Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate)
Vitamin A (vitamin A cetate)
Vitamin A (vitamin A Palmitate)
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin E (alpha tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (beta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (tocofersolan)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamine E (mixed tocotrienols)
Water Plantain
white oak
Wild carrot
Xanthophyls
Yerba buena
Zeaxanthin