Guest guest Posted July 7, 2006 Report Share Posted July 7, 2006 Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my money)he said I am fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially at night. Eye drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my eye when I use them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The best thing I have found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each eye at night and much better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Yes, I have a suggestion. I use fish oil ( 4 grams ) and this solves the problem. Also, I avoid alchol and cut back on coffee. Dot --- kkachado <kkachado wrote: > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my > money)he said I am > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially > at night. Eye > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my > eye when I use > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The > best thing I have > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each > eye at night and much > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > any other suggestions? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Hi kkachado, Dr Schulze recomended a simple solution. go in the kitchen and cut up some onions. Take care, V > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my money)he said I am > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially at night. Eye > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my eye when I use > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The best thing I have > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each eye at night and much > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Do you only have dry eyes or also a dry mouth? If so, it could be Sjogren's Syndrome (Sjögren's) and Sjogren's can be caused by Gluten Sensitivity http://members.cox.net/harold.kraus/gluten/longlist.htm My husband's problem (dry eyes and mouth) has disappeared since we started to eat gluten free. All the best, Yannic - Diane Stevens Saturday, July 08, 2006 6:31 AM Re: Dry Eyes Yes, I have a suggestion. I use fish oil ( 4 grams ) and this solves the problem. Also, I avoid alchol and cut back on coffee. Dot --- kkachado <kkachado wrote: > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my > money)he said I am > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially > at night. Eye > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my > eye when I use > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The > best thing I have > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each > eye at night and much > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > any other suggestions? > > > > > > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release 4/07/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Ingest the fish oil or drop it in the eyes? I already take a fish oil supplement. , Diane Stevens <alternativebelle wrote: > > Yes, I have a suggestion. I use fish oil ( 4 grams ) > and this solves the problem. Also, I avoid alchol and > cut back on coffee. Dot > > --- kkachado <kkachado wrote: > > > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my > > money)he said I am > > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially > > at night. Eye > > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my > > eye when I use > > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The > > best thing I have > > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each > > eye at night and much > > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > > > any other suggestions? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 Hmmm. I have both - I have diabetes (although I have almost reversed it) I was told that my dry eyes and mouth were a problem caused by the diabetes. I will check out this web site...thanks , " Hen & Yan " <fa034262 wrote: > > Do you only have dry eyes or also a dry mouth? > If so, it could be > Sjogren's Syndrome (Sjögren's) > and Sjogren's can be caused by Gluten Sensitivity > http://members.cox.net/harold.kraus/gluten/longlist.htm > My husband's problem (dry eyes and mouth) has disappeared since we started to eat gluten free. > All the best, > Yannic > > - > Diane Stevens > > Saturday, July 08, 2006 6:31 AM > Re: Dry Eyes > > > Yes, I have a suggestion. I use fish oil ( 4 grams ) > and this solves the problem. Also, I avoid alchol and > cut back on coffee. Dot > > --- kkachado <kkachado wrote: > > > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my > > money)he said I am > > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially > > at night. Eye > > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my > > eye when I use > > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The > > best thing I have > > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each > > eye at night and much > > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > > > any other suggestions? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- ---------- > > > > > Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.9/382 - Release Date: 4/07/2006 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2006 Report Share Posted July 8, 2006 For me, dry eyes tends go along with dry nose & dry mouth. I began scrubing my gums 3 times a day with 5-10 grops of Lugol's Iodine in an ounce or two of water, then spitting it out. Iodine deficiency can cause dry mouth and sinuses. Alobar On 7/7/06, kkachado <kkachado wrote: > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I have an unrelated question for you, you said you had almost reversed your diabetes, what did you use? I was recently diagnosed and cannot take the Rx... and I have been using fenugreek to regulate my blood sugar and an herbal mix called Glucose Balance. Cynthia , " kkachado " <kkachado wrote: > > Hmmm. I have both - I have diabetes (although I have almost reversed > it) I was told that my dry eyes and mouth were a problem caused by > the diabetes. I will check out this web site...thanks > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I take the fish oil tablets and drink a lot of water. The day after a few drinks I can't wear my contacts. I put eye drops in my eyes and wait a few minutes before putting in my contacts. I bought a vision vitamin on iherb- a great discount vitamin store online. Just google vision, ther are several. The one I bought is in a orange bottle- Now Vitamins for vision. --- kkachado <kkachado wrote: > Ingest the fish oil or drop it in the eyes? I > already take a fish > oil supplement. > > , > Diane Stevens > <alternativebelle wrote: > > > > Yes, I have a suggestion. I use fish oil ( 4 grams > ) > > and this solves the problem. Also, I avoid alchol > and > > cut back on coffee. Dot > > > > --- kkachado <kkachado wrote: > > > > > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > > > > > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of > my > > > money)he said I am > > > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - > especially > > > at night. Eye > > > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing > my > > > eye when I use > > > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. > The > > > best thing I have > > > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in > each > > > eye at night and much > > > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > > > > > any other suggestions? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Tired of spam? Mail has the best spam > protection around > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 actually if I cry it makes it worse in the long run...but thanks for the simple suggestion. , V <vzon17 wrote: > > Hi kkachado, > > Dr Schulze recomended a simple solution. go in the kitchen and cut up some onions. > > > Take care, > V > > > > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my money)he said I am > > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially at night. Eye > > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my eye when I use > > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The best thing I have > > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each eye at night and much > > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > > any other suggestions? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 try castor oil. I have the same problem. castor oil helps. most commercial eyes lubricants contain castor oil. , " kkachado " <kkachado wrote: > > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my money)he said I am > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially at night. Eye > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my eye when I use > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The best thing I have > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each eye at night and much > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > any other suggestions? > Moderators Note: I have been posting about using castor oil in the eyes for years and no one believes me. It must be cold pressed and cold processed castor oil though. Get it at the health food store and not from the drug store. It has cured all eye infections for my family for over 20 years now. It is thick and gooey stuff, but no pain upon use just blurry vision for a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 eat more liver. www.acufinder.com there are quite a few acupuncture points that can address this situation, or more precisely the underlying energetic pattern. - sagamoreplus Sunday, July 09, 2006 4:59 PM Re: Dry Eyes try castor oil. I have the same problem. castor oil helps. most commercial eyes lubricants contain castor oil. , " kkachado " <kkachado wrote: > > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my money)he said I am > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially at night. Eye > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my eye when I use > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The best thing I have > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each eye at night and much > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > any other suggestions? > Moderators Note: I have been posting about using castor oil in the eyes for years and no one believes me. It must be cold pressed and cold processed castor oil though. Get it at the health food store and not from the drug store. It has cured all eye infections for my family for over 20 years now. It is thick and gooey stuff, but no pain upon use just blurry vision for a few minutes. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.10/383 - Release 7/7/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 10, 2006 Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Can you cry? Are your tear ducts blocked, or clogged?? kkachado <kkachado wrote: Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my money)he said I am fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially at night. Eye drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my eye when I use them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The best thing I have found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each eye at night and much better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. any other suggestions? __. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 *Dry Eyes are a known condition caused by a *Deficiency of Vitamin A*; this is why Fish-Oil such as Cod-Liver Oil or other Cold water fish; works so well; Cod-Liver Oil is very high in Vitamin A. *Beta-Catotene(fruits; vegs) is converted to Vitamin A in the body. Another condition Vitamin A Fish-Oil prevents is Night Blindness or an lessening of the eyesight at " dusk " . Vit. A in butter/eggs/Milk... , Diane Stevens <alternativebelle wrote: > > I take the fish oil tablets and drink a lot of water. > The day after a few drinks I can't wear my contacts. I > put eye drops in my eyes and wait a few minutes > before putting in my contacts. I bought a vision > vitamin on iherb- a great discount vitamin store > online. Just google vision, ther are several. The one > I bought is in a orange bottle- Now Vitamins for > vision. > > --- kkachado <kkachado wrote: > > > Ingest the fish oil or drop it in the eyes? I > > already take a fish > > oil supplement. > > > > , > > Diane Stevens > > <alternativebelle@> wrote: > > > > > > Yes, I have a suggestion. I use fish oil ( 4 grams > > ) > > > and this solves the problem. Also, I avoid alchol > > and > > > cut back on coffee. Dot > > > > > > --- kkachado <kkachado@> wrote: > > > > > > > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > > > > > > > > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of > > my > > > > money)he said I am > > > > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - > > especially > > > > at night. Eye > > > > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing > > my > > > > eye when I use > > > > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. > > The > > > > best thing I have > > > > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in > > each > > > > eye at night and much > > > > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > > > > > > > any other suggestions? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Tired of spam? Mail has the best spam > > protection around > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Yes I can cry - but don't suggest this as a way to make them not dry...if you cry your eyes get red and irritated and mine usually feel awful in a few hours. , DitziSis <mk2967 wrote: > > Can you cry? > Are your tear ducts blocked, or clogged?? > > kkachado <kkachado wrote: Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my money)he said I am > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially at night. Eye > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my eye when I use > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The best thing I have > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each eye at night and much > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > any other suggestions? > > > > __. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2006 Report Share Posted July 13, 2006 I didn't mean to suggest you try crying to moisten your eyes. It was just a question, in regards to the possibility of a clogged or blocked tear duct. - In , " kkachado " <kkachado wrote: > > Yes I can cry - but don't suggest this as a way to make them not > dry...if you cry your eyes get red and irritated and mine usually > feel awful in a few hours. > > , DitziSis > <mk2967@> wrote: > > > > Can you cry? > > Are your tear ducts blocked, or clogged?? > > > > kkachado <kkachado@> wrote: > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my money)he said I > am > > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially at night. > Eye > > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my eye when I use > > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The best thing I > have > > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each eye at night and > much > > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > > > any other suggestions? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Thanks for the clarification...I have already had two people send me private emails that suggested I cry... The doctor checked all of the ducts etc. I do get quite a bit of relief with the mineral oil at night. I put 2 drops in each eye and go to sleep. I guess I was just looking to see if someone knew of something better or different. I am going over to Canada in a few weeks to see if they have anything I can't get here. , " mk2967 " <mk2967 wrote: > > I didn't mean to suggest you try crying to moisten your eyes. It was > just a question, in regards to the possibility of a clogged or > blocked tear duct. > > > - In , " kkachado " > <kkachado@> wrote: > > > > Yes I can cry - but don't suggest this as a way to make them not > > dry...if you cry your eyes get red and irritated and mine usually > > feel awful in a few hours. > > > > , DitziSis > > <mk2967@> wrote: > > > > > > Can you cry? > > > Are your tear ducts blocked, or clogged?? > > > > > > kkachado <kkachado@> wrote: > > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > > > > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my money)he said > I > > am > > > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially at night. > > Eye > > > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my eye when I > use > > > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The best thing I > > have > > > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each eye at night > and > > much > > > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > > > > > any other suggestions? > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 I understand your frustration. I started having dry eyes while dealing with Grave's Disease and TED. The Ophthamologist recommended eye surgery for various reasons, but I wanted to try natural remedies first and I started doing a few things: - using Similasan homeopathic eye drops (found in most any health store) - eye exercises - chunging (it's a book called " Chunging " ) - it provided eye exercises, eye accupressure, rinsing the eyes, along with many other instructions - drinking greens and carrot juice (separately) - and cutting onions as much as possible and inhaling through my nose as deeply as possible to stimulate my eyes for tearing - using a homeopathic nose spray called Flu Mist to help clear my sinuses My eyes are normal again. Hope this helps! , " kkachado " <kkachado wrote: > > Thanks for the clarification...I have already had two people send me > private emails that suggested I cry... > > The doctor checked all of the ducts etc. > > I do get quite a bit of relief with the mineral oil at night. I put > 2 drops in each eye and go to sleep. I guess I was just looking to > see if someone knew of something better or different. I am going > over to Canada in a few weeks to see if they have anything I can't > get here. > > , " mk2967 " > <mk2967@> wrote: > > > > I didn't mean to suggest you try crying to moisten your eyes. It > was > > just a question, in regards to the possibility of a clogged or > > blocked tear duct. > > > > > > - In , " kkachado " > > <kkachado@> wrote: > > > > > > Yes I can cry - but don't suggest this as a way to make them not > > > dry...if you cry your eyes get red and irritated and mine usually > > > feel awful in a few hours. > > > > > > , DitziSis > > > <mk2967@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Can you cry? > > > > Are your tear ducts blocked, or clogged?? > > > > > > > > kkachado <kkachado@> wrote: > > > Does anyone know of a good remedy for dry eyes? > > > > > > > > I went to an opthamologist (worthless waste of my money)he > said > > I > > > am > > > > fine. I am not fine...my eyes dry out - especially at > night. > > > Eye > > > > drops - commercial stuff feels like I am killing my eye when I > > use > > > > them - one friend equated them to eye bleach. The best thing > I > > > have > > > > found so far is mineral oil. Put 2 drops in each eye at night > > and > > > much > > > > better but it doesn't cure - just mask it. > > > > > > > > any other suggestions? > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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