Vision Doctor | Healing the Eye

Elena R.

Dear Elena,

Blepharitis can cause a real annoying problem with the eyes with itching, burning and light sensitivity. Alternative therapies can help! Blepharitis is a chronic condition related to an underlying infection of the eyelids and often associated with dry eyes. As a homeopathic doctor I believe it is necessary to treat the underlying problem. DO NOT use antibiotics or steroids! These medications suppress the cause of the problem and there is also the danger of developing resistant bacterial organisms.

• The first step is good lid hygiene. Use nightly lid scrubs with diluted baby shampoo (50% water and 50% baby shampoo) and gently scrub the margin of the eyelashes.
• Shift your diet towards organic living foods and avoid all processed food/ preservatives.
• Drink plenty of water- proper hydration is the best way to detoxify your body. The rule of thumb is to drink ½ of your body weight in OZ. of water.
• Keep your eyes lubricated. I suggest using Homeopathic dry eye drops.
• You might try eye compresses or eye soaks using Euphrasia or Eyebright Tea. Obtain some Euphrasia tea bags and soak them in hot water.
• Use a clean cloth and soak your eyes twice a day for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Begin taking extra omega 3 fatty acids. This will help to reduce the inflammation of your eyelids.

Dr. Edward Kondrot is a board-certified Ophthalmologist and certified homeopathic doctor. He is the author of Healing the Eye the Natural Way: Alternative Medicine and Macular Degeneration, and Microcurrent Stimulation: Miracle Eye Cure. In addition, he is the director of the Farrington School of Homeopathy in Pittsburgh and is a core faculty member at the Desert Institute of Classical Homeopathy in Phoenix. His two main offices are in Phoenix, Arizona and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His web page is www.Healingtheeye.com and he can be reached at 1-800-430-9328.