any advice for injured eyes

[Masamune]

Hi SolarMother,
I have vision problems also. Is the pain only in your eyes or is it some type of headache?

I am very sensitive to lights and wear sunglasses like what Gimpy linked to above around bright lights like computers and tvs and it helps greatly to prevent headaches. Also I have been diagnosed with convergence insufficiency which is when the eyes have trouble focusing on the same spot. For example, if you look at a small object on a far away wall and then cover one eye and then the other back and forth, does the object move back and forth or does it stay still? If it moves then you may have this problem. Something that helps with this is vision therapy. Convergence insufficiency is not usually tested for by optometrists or ophthalmologists so it may be something to look into.

 

[SolarMother]

I am near-sighted, and have had glasses for that, but never could wear them for long...hurt my eyes!!

That could mean you were a bit overcorrected, making focusing more difficult close up.

I've never had trouble reading online or seeing close-up before...

SolarMother, if you're near sighted, but you don't wear the glasses, it is likely a small amount. In that case, the amount you have in reserve for reading, is probably not enough to magnify small print for very long. And since you are reading a lot more these days....I'd say the dreaded bifocals or even trifocals...will solve your eye strain. I know it sucks, and I'm trying to hold off getting them myself!

When I get brave enough, I'm gonna try 25% DMSO in saline drops in the eye. Maybe that'll keep the lense of the eye flexible and able to continue focusing close up. And with any luck, keep cataracts away as well!

I'd say, get to an eye doc stat, and get some specs. You'll be able to enjoy the forum much more!

Hi SolarMother,
I have vision problems also. Is the pain only in your eyes or is it some type of headache?

I am very sensitive to lights and wear sunglasses like what Gimpy linked to above around bright lights like computers and tvs and it helps greatly to prevent headaches. Also I have been diagnosed with convergence insufficiency which is when the eyes have trouble focusing on the same spot. For example, if you look at a small object on a far away wall and then cover one eye and then the other back and forth, does the object move back and forth or does it stay still? If it moves then you may have this problem. Something that helps with this is vision therapy. Convergence insufficiency is not usually tested for by optometrists or ophthalmologists so it may be something to look into.

Just to toss into the mix: my eyes were perfect for years and years. When I hit 44, they went kaflooey fast. Seems that it was part of the onset of the severest of my rheumatoid arthritis symptoms AND menopause began. It was not a fun time. Now, I wear glasses for reading anything close but I can see the computer quite well at about 36 inches away. I wear a pair of half-glasses around my neck in case I need to look at anything close.

I'd say the RA, along with hormone changes, contributed to the rapid onset of presbyopia (needing readers), but at least you still see well at distance! And 36 inches is considered distance. How do you reach the key board? LOL

Laura, are you using 25% DMSO/saline drops in your eyes? Have you noticed any improvement in your ability to focus? I've been a bit chicken to try it, but if it'll keep me out of bifocals...I'm ready to start right away! I wish there were more studies available on this. Morton didn't say much in his book.

And btw, your eyes are a beautiful shade of green! I never noticed how green they were in other photos.

My, my! So MUCH good advice! Think I'll start out with an eye Dr appointment, and just tell the doc what my problems are along with what has been said by Lilou and others...thanks ALL.

I am near-sighted, and have had glasses for that, but never could wear them for long...hurt my eyes!!

That could mean you were a bit overcorrected, making focusing more difficult close up.

I've never had trouble reading online or seeing close-up before...

SolarMother, if you're near sighted, but you don't wear the glasses, it is likely a small amount. In that case, the amount you have in reserve for reading, is probably not enough to magnify small print for very long. And since you are reading a lot more these days....I'd say the dreaded bifocals or even trifocals...will solve your eye strain. I know it sucks, and I'm trying to hold off getting them myself!

When I get brave enough, I'm gonna try 25% DMSO in saline drops in the eye. Maybe that'll keep the lense of the eye flexible and able to continue focusing close up. And with any luck, keep cataracts away as well!

I'd say, get to an eye doc stat, and get some specs. You'll be able to enjoy the forum much more!

Manumasa and Lilou-- my eyes feel horribly in pain...burning, pain in eye area after being online for just a half hour...a headache is also there.
Lilou--why are you shy about DMSO drops and what are they?
Thanks everyone ;)

 

[Lilou]

Lilou--why are you shy about DMSO drops and what are they?

For more information on DMSO - check out this thread in the Diet & Health section - http://www.cassiopaea.org/forum/index.php?topic=17014.0

I have always been cautious about DMSO, because it crosses the blood/brain barrier. But after learning more about it and reading Dr. Morton Walker's book, DMSO Nature's Healer, I have used it topically with excellent results. I tried it last week in my ear - I was expecting burning or itching or some degree of discomfort, but alas, there was none - only a quick resolution of my ear inflammation!

I still don't have a firm grip on the mechanism of action for DMSO. I like to understand how & why stuff works before I try it. So since my ear did not fall off last week, I'm going to conduct an experiment on myself. I'm going to test my vision and measure my focusing ability. Then, use the 25%DMSO saline solution drops in my eyes daily (hope they don't burn, I'm such a wimp about pain or discomfort) and then retest my focus ability once a week and see if I measure any improvement. I'll report back my results.

Walker's book has only a short page about DMSO and the eye, but claims it will detox our internal lens. It is the internal lens that is a magnet to toxins, which cause it to stiffen & harden & loose it's transparency (so light can't pass thru without scattering - causing blur & halos around lights, etc.). The loss of flexibility is the reason we can't bring small print into focus as we age. Eventually, the toxic build up becomes known as a cataract. Exposure to electromagnetic fields, UV radiation, and steroids all hasten the development of cataracts, along with our toxic environment/foods.

Unfortunately, in my practice, I cannot advise patients to use DMSO, as it is not approved by the PTB - but I can try it on myself and report results here on the forum for others!

 

[herondancer]

Hi Lilou, all

I have started using a 25% solution of DSMO on my right eye for central serous choroidopathy (chorioretinopathy) which is fluid accumulating between the layers of the eye behind the retina. It's like wearing sunglasses all the time, as the fluid blocks the light. Not a great thing for night vision. When I began, the area affected was about 1/4 the total visual area, and I estimate the thickest part had my vision down to about 20/70.

I'm happy to report that after a week of treatment (two drops per day) the area of most leakage is down by half, having pinched itself off into a narrow hour-glass shape, with the point of leakage near the bottom right hand corner. The affected area overall is admitting way more light. So I'm speculating that the fluid is re-absorbing in reverse order to how it leaked out. If it keeps improving at this rate, I'm hoping the pocket where the fluid was collecting will close completely in a month.

The solution does sting when you put it in, and I wouldn't make it any stronger than 25%. You may even want to make it a little weaker if you are sensitive. Make sure to mix it accurately! I messed up the math, and the first drops I put in were 50%. Ouch! It was pretty sore. I waited a week before starting with the proper mix.

DMSO is magic! I am not a good healer and I had a scrape on my knee that was taking forever to heal. I started patting on a little DSMO full-strength each day, and it was amazing how fast it is healing. It stings a little bit, so if you have sensitive skin you'll want to cut it with something like organic olive or almond oil or whatever you use on your skin. I've even been using a couple of drops mixed with pure emu oil on my face and I swear the pores are shrinking. I'm also trying it out on some spider veins. It's really amazing stuff. No wonder the FDA is sitting on it.


Herondancer

 

[Lilou]

I'm happy to report that after a week of treatment (two drops per day) the area of most leakage is down by half, having pinched itself off into a narrow hour-glass shape, with the point of leakage near the bottom right hand corner.

Wow, Herondancer, that is truly amazing. I'm so happy for you! And thank you for sharing. In his book on DMSO, Dr. Walker left me with the impression that for retinal problems, the DMSO would have to be administered by retrobulbar injection. But in just a week, and drops only - that is great news! And so much less invasive.

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The solution does sting when you put it in, and I wouldn't make it any stronger than 25%. You may even want to make it a little weaker if you are sensitive.
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Thanks for the advice, I'll probably make it about 15-20% then. I just don't want to find myself not being able to wear my contacts. Glasses change my depth perception and that just messes me up - especially driving and at work!

[quote author=herondancer]
DMSO is magic! I am not a good healer and I had a scrape on my knee that was taking forever to heal. I started patting on a little DSMO full-strength each day, and it was amazing how fast it is healing. It stings a little bit, so if you have sensitive skin you'll want to cut it with something like organic olive or almond oil or whatever you use on your skin. I've even been using a couple of drops mixed with pure emu oil on my face and I swear the pores are shrinking. I'm also trying it out on some spider veins. It's really amazing stuff. No wonder the FDA is sitting on it.
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Shrinks pores!! Whohoo! I usually use organic olive oil to remove makeup. I'm not familiar with emu oil - I'll check it out. Maybe alittle DMSO with oil will decrease the inflammation in fat cells too! (cellulite). And you're right, no wonder the FDA is keeping it under wraps.