Eye Infections

information on diet, nutrition & self-help

There are a variety of different eye infections that people suffer from including:

Blepharitis
Conjunctivitis ("pinkeye")
Styes
red, chronically irritated eyes.

Chronic eye conditions are often related to an underlying low level immune deficiency, and can often be helped through holistic approaches such as acupuncture and homeopathy.

Symptoms

Red, itchy eyes, swollen, red eyelids, bumps on the eyes or under the lids.

Nutritional Supplements for eye infections

These are the most important supplements and recommendations.

EyeEase Formula

Eye Infections
can sometimes be indicators of overall health. Therefore, we look not only to relief of immediate symptoms, but should be making sure we are eating nutrious meals, getting regular daily exercise and getting plenty of sleep.

We also want to make sure we don't rub our eyes, touch them when our hands are dirty, and women should make sure they are not using old make-up that can contain bacteria or other contaminents. Consider organic makeup.

Shopping Tips

On a tight budget?

Here's our single most important recommendation:
Doctor's Choice: EyeEase Formula - Based on Chinese herbal principles, this formula helps ease and manage symptoms related to conjunctivitis & sties.

Essential: EyeEase Formula - Based on Chinese herbal principles, this formula helps ease and manage symptoms related to conjunctivitis & sties.

Essential: MSM Eyedrops 1 oz (30ml) - MSM softens eye tissues, equalizes pressure, repairs damaged membranes, and helps tissues be able to absorb nutrients for better vision.

Helpful: Advanced Eye and Vision Support Formula - Dr. Grossman's Advanced Eye & Vision (whole food) Support Formula - 60 vcaps per bottle Promotes clear vision and healthy eyes, including macula, retina and lens, supports healthy eye growth, and rejuvenation, and supports the body's natural detoxification processes with targeted, quality antioxidants for vision.

Causes

The causes of these conditions are not typically known, but can be related to a general lowered immune system, chemical and/or environmental sensitivities, hormonal changes, allergies, exposure to toxins in the air, herpes zoster. etc.

Conventional Treatment

Various eyedrops that include lubricants, antibiotics and possibly steroids. Washing the eyelids daily with warm water and baby shampoo.

Self Help

Try to reduce or eliminate foods that can compromise the immune system including sugars and carbohydrates (particularly refined), sodas, fried foods, hydrogenated oils.

Exercise, manage daily stress through such things as meditation and eliminate possible allergins.

See specific conditions for more detail: blepharitis, pinkeye, and eye styes.