Most people tend to neglect simple eye care, taking a gift of vision as something that will always stay with them. In order to preserve normal eyesight a body must receive all the necessary nutrients. So it is important to pay attention to what we eat. However, in addition to foods that are necessary for eye care, there are also some herbs and easy exercises that are beneficial to the eyesight and can fight eye diseases.

Here are some herbal treatments for the care of your eyes:

1. Carrot juice is a perfect provider of nourishment for healthy eyes, as it is a richest source of vitamin A. This juice can be taken in any amount and at any time. Twice a year use carrot juice as a treatment-drink 1 glass of it every morning during 1 month.


2. Parsley juice is very effective at many eye diseases. Cataract and conjunctivitis are among them. It is one of the strongest juices; therefore it is not advisable to drink more than 30-40 ml a day. Use mix of parsley and carrots juices.


3. Beet juice provides a good eye care by cleansing the eyes, blood and the whole body. Add 2 tbsp of beet juice to the mix of carrot and parsley juices.


4. 40 g of crushed calamus (sweet flag) roots put in 200 g of 40 % alcohol or vodka, cover with tight lid and let stand in dark place for 8 days, squeeze out and filter. Take 20 drops 2 times a day before meal.


5. 2 tsp of sweet flag roots put in 1 cup of boiling water and steep, covered, for 2 hours. Filter and take ¼ cup 3 times a day 30 min before meal.


6. 1 part of crushed barberry leaves combine with 5 parts of 40% alcohol or vodka, let stay for 5 days and filter. Take 30-40 drops 3 times a day before meal.


7. 10 g of dried crushed schizandra berries put in 1 cup of boiling water and boil for 15 min at low heat, filter and add boiled water to make full cup again. Take 1 tbsp twice a day. (Both times before lunch.). Schizandra is not recommended for anyone wth insomnia, hypertension and heart and vascular diseases.


8. 1 cup of wheat kernels mix with 1 tbsp of sugar and warm boiled water, just enough to moisten the wheat. Let stand in dark place for 12 hours. After that keep the wheat in fridge. Take 1 tbsp in the morning on empty stomach. When this portion is done take a break for 10 days and repeat. For the full course of eye-care treatment you will need 3 cups of wheat kernels. It is a powerful eye care remedy.


9. This remedy is believed to be able to treat myopia at any stage. Place layers of elder berries and sugar in glass jar and let stand for 3 days outside in the sun. Take 1tsp 3 times a day 15 min before meal for 1-2 months. Repeat 1-2 times a year if needed.


10. Take 1 tbsp of fresh onion juice, mixed with equal amount of honey, 2-3 times a day.


11. Combine mash of rue grass (10 parts), mash of parsley (1 part) and honey (1 part). Take 1 tsp 3 times a day 30-40 min before meal.


12. Every day wash red, tired and scratchy eyes with strong tea.

Other eye problems that you might need additional treatments for:

• Glaucoma Treatment:
  Learn more about Glaucoma and the natural treatments for it.
  
  
• Cataract:
  Find out what a cataract is and what to do about it.
  
  
• Inflammatory eye diseases:
  How many are there and are there any herbal remedies that help?
  
  
• Macular Degeneration Treatment:
  There are options to help with this eye problem.
  
  
• Dry Eyes:
  Learn more about this eye condition.
  
  
• Dry Eyes Treatment:
  Find out how to diagnose and treat dry eyes.
  
  
• Puffy Eyes:
  Find out what you can do to treat puffy eyes here.
  
  

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:

• Get regular eye exams to assure the continued health of your eyes.



• Always have a back-up pair of glasses with a current prescription in the event that you have problems with your contact lenses.



• Always follow the directions of your eye care professional and all labeling instruction for proper use of contact lenses and lens care products.



• Always wash your hands before handling contact lenses to reduce the chance of getting an infection.



• Clean, rinse and air-dry your lens case each time lenses are removed. Contact lens cases can be a source of bacterial growth.



• Always ask your eye care professional before using any medicine or using topical eye products, even those you buy without a prescription. Some medicines may affect your vision or irritate your eyes.

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