Guest guest Posted September 29, 2009 Report Share Posted September 29, 2009 Saturday, August 1, 2009 3:22 PM Atma Namaste My mother who is 63 years old has just been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. She is a patient of asthama, hypertension and also has left ventrical failure with a stent in the heart arteries. Can you please guide me for the healing protocol for the retinopathy as she has a deep fear of turning blind. Thankyou. Urvashi ===================== Dear Urvashi, A Loving Atma Namaste! Thank you for your email. MEDICAL BACKGROUND: Diabetes-related eye complications are common. If left untreated, they lead to the deterioration of vision and, ultimately, blindness. There are two eye diseases that result from diabetic microvascular complications: diabetic retinopathy and macular oedema. All the other physical problems should be treated regularly also. Diabetic retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the eye's retina that occurs with long-term diabetes. (See also: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes) Causes Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to blood vessels of the retina. The retina is the layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye. It changes light and images that enter the eye into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. There are two types, or stages of retinopathy: non-proliferative or proliferative. Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy develops first. Blood vessels in the eye become larger in certain spots (called microaneurysms). Blood vessels may also become blocked. There may be small amounts of bleeding (retinal hemorrhages), and fluid may leak into the retina. This can lead to noticeable problems with your eyesight. Proliferative retinopathy is the more advanced and severe form of the disease. New blood vessels start to grow in the eye. These new vessels are fragile and can bleed (hemorrhage). Small scars develop, both on the retina and in other parts of the eye (the vitreous). The end result is vision loss, as well as other problems. Other problems that may develop are: Macular edema -- the macula is the area of the retina that provides sharp vision straight in front of you. If fluid leaks into this area, your vision becomes more blurry. Retinal detachment -- scarring may cause part of the retina to pull away from the back of your eyeball. Glaucoma -- increased pressure in the eye is called glaucoma. If not treated, it can lead to blindness. Cataracts Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans. People with both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are at risk for this condition. Having more severe diabetes for a longer period of time increases the chance of getting retinopathy. Retinopathy is also more likely to occur earlier and be more severe if your diabetes has been poorly controlled. Almost everyone who has had diabetes for more than 30 years will show signs of diabetic retinopathy. Symptoms Most often, diabetic retinopathy has no symptoms until the damage to your eyes is severe. Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include: Blurred vision and gradual vision loss Shadows or missing areas of vision Difficulty seeing at nighttime You cannot see well in dim light. You have blind spots. You have double vision (you see two things when there is only one). Your vision is hazy or blurry and you cannot focus. You have pain in one of your eyes. You are having headaches. You see spots floating (Floaters) in your eyes. You cannot see things on the side of your field of vision. You see shadows. Many people with early diabetic retinopathy have no symptoms before major bleeding occurs in the eye. This is why everyone with diabetes should have regular eye exams. Exams and Tests In nearly all cases, the health care provider can diagnose diabetic retinopathy by dilating the pupils with eye drops and then carefully examining the retina. A retinal photography or fluorescein angiography test may also be used. Medical Treatment The following are very important for preventing diabetic retinopathy: Tight control of blood sugar (glucose), blood pressure, and cholesterol Stopping smoking People with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy may not need treatment. However, they should be closely followed-up by an eye doctor trained to treat diabetic retinopathy. Treatment usually does not reverse damage that has already occurred, but it can help keep the disease from getting worse. Once your eye doctor notices new blood vessels growing in your retina (neovascularization) or you develop macular edema, treatment is usually needed. Several procedures or surgeries are the main treatment for diabetic retinopathy. Laser eye surgery creates small burns in the retina where there are abnormal blood vessels. This process is called photocoagulation. It is used to keep vessels from leaking or to get rid of abnormal, fragile vessels. Focal laser photocoagulation is used to treat macular edema. Scatter laser treatment or panretinal photocoagulation treats a large area of your retina. Often two or more sessions are needed. A surgical procedure called vitrectomy is used when there is bleeding (hemorrhage) into the eye. It may also be used to repair retinal detachment. Drugs that prevent abnormal blood vessels from growing, and corticosteroids injected into the eyeball are being investigated as new treatments for diabetic retinopathy. Possible Complications Blindness Glaucoma Retinal detachment Prevention Tight control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol is very important for preventing diabetic retinopathy. Do not smoke. If you need help quitting, ask your doctor or nurse. You may not know there is any damage to your eyes until the problem is very bad. Your doctor can catch problems early if you get regular exams. You will need to see an eye doctor who is trained to treat diabetic retinopathy. Begin having eye examinations as follows: Children older than 10 years who have had diabetes for 3 - 5 years or more Adults and adolescents with type 2 diabetes soon after diagnosis Adolescents and adults with type 1 diabetes within 5 years of diagnosis After the first exam, most patients should have a yearly eye exam. If you are beginning a new exercise program or are planning to get pregnant, have your eyes examined. Avoid resistance or high-impact exercises, which can strain already weakened blood vessels in the eyes. Alternative Names Retinopathy - diabetic; Photocoagulation - retina Source: National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health PRANIC HEALING: Source - Advanced Pranic Healing by Master Choa Kok Sui. 1. Invoke and scan before, during and after treatment. 2. Teach the patient how to do proper Pranic Breathing 6-3-6-3. Instruct patient to do 12 cycles before start of treatment; and to continue Pranic Breathing during entire healing session. 3. General sweeping twice. 4. Localized thorough sweeping on the front and back soalr plexus chakra, front and back spleen chakra, liver, and the pancreas. 5. Energize the front and back solar plexus chakra, spleen chakra, pancreas with LWG then with more of gold. 6. Localized thorough sweeping on the affected eye, the ajna chakra and the back head minor chakra. Energize the ajna chakra and the back head minor chakra with LWG then with more of gold. 7. Localized thorough sweeping on the front and back heart chakra. Energize through th eback heart chakra with LWG then with more of ordinary LWV. 8. Localized thorough sweeping on the throat chakra, forehead chakra, crown chakra and base head minor chakra. Energize them with LWG , then with more of ordinary LWV. 9. Stabilize and release projected pranic energy. 10. Repeat treatment 3 times per week. 11. Patient may practice Pranic Breathing for 12 cycles per session several sessions per day everyday especially when experiencing stress. With Loving Blessings, The PHQandA Team Source: The books written by MASTER CHOA KOK SUI including: Miracles Through Pranic Healing Advanced Pranic Healing Pranic Psychotherapy Pranic Crystal Healing NOTICE: 1. Pranic Healing is not intended to replace orthodox medicine, but rather to complement it. If symptoms persist or if the ailment is severe, please consult immediately a medical doctor and a Certified Pranic Healer. 2. Pranic Healers who are are not medical doctors should not prescribe nor interfere with prescribed medications and/or medical treatments. ~ Master Choa Kok Sui MCKS website: http://www.pranichealing.org ==================================== Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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