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Blepharitis
May produce the feeling that something is in the eye. The eyes and lids may itch, burn, and become red. The eyelid may swell and some of the lashes may fall out. The eyes may become red, teary, and sensitive to bright light. A crust may form and stick tenaciously to the edges of the lid; when the crust is removed, it may leave a bleeding surface. During sleep, dried secretions make the lids sticky.
Blepharitis tends to recur and stubbornly resist treatment. It's inconvenient and unattractive but usually not destructive. Occasionally, it can result in a loss of the eyelashes, scarring of the lid margins, and even damage to the cornea.
Usually, treatment consists of keeping the eyelids clean, perhaps by washing them with baby shampoo. Occasionally, a doctor may prescribe an antibiotic ointment, such as erythromycin or sulfacetamide, or an oral antibiotic, such as tetracycline. When the person's skin is also affected with seborrheic dermatitis, the face and scalp must be treated as well.
Natural Food and Remedies For Healthy Eyes
Meat
calf's liver, organ meats, rabbit, venison
Dairy
eggs
Fish
all oily fish, anchovies, bloater fish, carp, cod, eel, herring, halibut, kipper, mackerel, octopus, pilchards, salmon, sardines, shellfish, swordfish, hilsa fish, sprats, trout, tuna (fresh only), whitebait
Vegetables
okra, chicory, asparagus, broccoli, courgettes, celery, peas, soya beans, brussel sprouts, collard greens, onions, turnip greens, parsnips, corn, carrots, spinach, kale, tomatoes, dark green lettuce, radishes, legumes, cress, red bell peppers, leeks, pumpkin, corn, sweet potato, winter squash (particularly appears to benefit smokers according to recent studies)
Whole grains
all whole grains especially amaranth, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, oats, quinoa, rye
Micro diet
sprouted grains, legumes, nuts and seeds
Fruit
apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, bilberries, blackberries, blood oranges, cherries, chokeberries, grapes, lemon, limes, papaya, pink grapefruit, peaches, pineapple, plums, prunes, pumpkin, rhubarb, strawberries, tangerines, water melon
Dried Fruit
apricots, berries, dates, figs, goji berries, raisins,
Seeds
flaxseeds, poppy, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower, watermelon
Nuts
hazelnuts, almonds
Herbs
parsley, thyme, bilberry, eyebright, cyani flowers, dandelion greens, burdock root, mustard greens, safflower, peppermint
Spices
black pepper, paprika, nutmeg
Derivatives: aloe vera juice, black strap molasses, flaxseed oil, green tea, pine needle tea, nut oils, tomato puree, olive oil, rapeseed oil, honey,
Externally: cucumber slices on closed eyes to reduce swelling and puffiness
NOTE: Sunken eyes and under eye circles are signs that you need more water so drink plenty of bottled and filtered water to avoid the chorine and fluoride in tap water and pineapple juice.
Avoid
smoking, fried foods, refined vegetable and nut oils, margarines
plums & prunes if suffering with kidney or gall stones, joint problems or osteoporosis
peppermint if pregnant or suffering from gastric reflux or active stomach ulcers
almonds, cabbage, kale, plums, prunes if you are suffering with thyroid problems, kidney & gallstones, joint problems, or osteoporosis
grapefruit if taking ‘Statins’ to lower cholesterol or medications for blood pressure & some other medications
goji berries if taking medication for diabetes, high blood pressure or anti-coagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin or aspirin.
