Retinal Detachment
Facts:
Certain nutrients such as lutein, zeaxanthin, vinpocetine,
l-lysine, a number of vitamins & enzymes, and fish oil may help
a Retinal Detachment and preserve vision. Some research
indicates that daily use of Microcurrent Stimulation may help preserve
vision as well.
Overview:
A retinal detachment is a separation of the retina (which is the nerve cell layer) from the outer layers of the eye. The detachment might be small and not dangerous or it could involve the entire retina resulting in blindness if not treated quickly and properly.
Symptoms:
The typical signs and symptoms for a retinal detachment are as follows:
- "Flashes and floaters". The sudden awareness of bright light spots or streaks and dark moving specks are due to the vitreous traction on the retinal (light flashes) and solid vitreous material or blood (floaters). Note that flashes and floaters can also commonly occur from simple causes, without retinal tears or detachment.
- Partial loss of vision. Retinal detachments can also proceed unnoticed until a large section of the retina is detached, at which time you may notice that part of your sight is missing (the missing sight could be vision loss from above, below or off to one side). It is sometimes described as a veil, curtain or shade covering a part of the vision.
Causes:
- Nearsighted people are more prone to the possibility of retinal detachment due to the thinning of the retina sometimes found in myopic eyes.
- Head injuries may cause a detachment, for example, those caused by boxing.
- A family history of retinal detachment.
- Scarring within the eye (especially in the case of diabetic retinopathy) can also lead to a detachment.
- Diabetes and chronic high stress can contribute to a retinal detachment, as well as other eye conditions.
See "Drugs That Harm the Eyes" for a description of potentially harmful drugs.
Conventional Treatment:
Once the retina has actually detached, it must be surgically reattached. Only a thorough examination of the eye can determine whether you have a detachment or not.
In the event you have symptoms that lead you to believe you may have a retinal attachment, you must seek immediate attention from an ophthalmologist. In the meantime, you should do the following:
- Lie down very quietly and stay in this position. This occasionally allows the retina to fall into place
- Do not make any sudden moves – either with your head or eyes. Try to stay relaxed until you can see an ophthalmologist.
Complementary Treatment:
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Recommended Vitamins, Supplements, Herbs & Other Nutritional Products
Since we consider most eye conditions to be a reflection of the health of the whole body, lifestyle choices and diet can play a major factor in getting and maintaining good vision. Below are some recommendations:
- The Vision Diet - recommended in Natural Eye Care: An Encyclopedia on CD, authored by Marc Grossman, O.D., L.Ac. and Michael Edson, MS, L.Ac. This CD covers 29 major eye conditions including retinal tear/detachment with specific nutrient, diet, exercise and juicing instructions by eye condition, plus much more.
- Reduce or eliminate drinking caffeine and sodas, avoid aspartame (labeled diet foods)and man made fats (corn oil and safflower oil, trans fats and hydrogenated vegetable oils including canola oil).
- Eliminate deep fat fried foods, monosodium glutanate (MSG) used as a flavor enhancer which is a potential retinal toxin (Inv Oph 1996; 37: 1618-24), and fat blockers like Olestra which impair the absorption of carotenoids (Argus, August 1996;19:18:July 1996;19:22).
- Limit your alcohol consumption to 1 glass of red wine at night. Alcohol interferes with liver functions, reducing protective glutathione levels (Alcohol 1993;10;469-75).
- Eliminate smoking. Smoking among other things produces cyanide, a retinal toxin.
- Supplement your diet with an excellent eye multivitamin such as Vital Eyes Complete. This formula is the most comprehensive eye multi formula on we have found, and an organic green drink daily such as
Nanogreens
- Limit the amount of medications (both prescription and non-prescription as much as possible. Make sure to work closely with your doctor.
- Exercise daily - do at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise daily. Walking and swimming are two excellent forms of exercise.
- Managing your emotional health is very important in maintaining physical health. Fear (fear of failure, responsibility, of being alone, of death, etc.) is at the root of many of life’s problems, and is a major factor in many diseases. Take up the practice of meditation, yoga, tai chi, walks in the woods or prayer on a daily basis.
