Conjunctivitis Kit

Good vision is a blessing we all take for granted till we suffer from eye problems. Eye, the organ of sight, functions during all our waking hours allowing us to see and interpret the shapes, colors and dimensions of objects and learn more about the surrounding world. Common symptoms of eye disorders include:

• Grittiness/Dryness of eyes
• Increased lacrimation
• Itching/burning sensation in eyes
• Pain in eyes
• Reduced/obscured vision
• Redness of eyes
• Spots before eyes
• Clouding of eyes

These symptoms can occur singly or in combination with various disorders like:

Stye (Hordeolum)- bacterial infection of sebaceous glands of eyelashes.

Chalazion is a painless cyst in the eyelid that is caused by inflammation of a blocked meibomian gland, usually on the upper eyelid.

Blepharitis is an ocular disease characterized by inflammation of the eyelid margins.

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva most commonly due to an allergic reaction or an infection.

Pterygium is a benign growth of the conjunctiva.

Scleritis is a serious inflammatory disease that affects the sclera (the white of eye).

Keratitis is the inflammation of the cornea.

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca/Dry Eyes is caused by decreased tear production or increased tear film evaporation.

Phlyctenular keratoconjunctivitis, a hypersensitivity reaction of the cornea and conjunctiva to bacterial antigens, is characterized by discrete nodular areas of corneal or conjunctival inflammation.

Corneal ulcer/Corneal abrasion is loss of the surface epithelial layer of the eye's cornea. They are extremely painful due to nerve exposure and can cause tearing, squinting and vision loss.

Iritis is inflammation of the iris (coloured part of eye).

Uveitis is inflammatory process involving the interior of the eye.

Cataract is a clouding (opacity) of the lens of the eye that causes a progressive, painless loss of vision. Vision may be blurred, contrast may be lost and halos may be visible around lights.

The list of diseases of eye is endless. But many of these common diseases can be managed with eye drops. Eye drops can be used in conjunction with internal medication as well.

The list of diseases of eye is endless. But many of these common diseases can be managed with eye drops. Eye drops can be used in conjunction with internal medication as well.

Action of Ingredients:

Euphrasia: Euphrasia tightens the mucous membranes of the eye and relieves Conjunctivitis and Blepharitis. It is indicated in acrid lachrymation; the eyes water all the time; burning and swelling of the lids; little blisters on cornea; opacities.

Action of Medicine:

• Manifests itself in inflaming the conjunctival membrane especially, producing profuse lachrymation.
• Profuse, fluent coryza, with violent cough and abundant expectoration.
• Catarrhal conjunctivitis; discharge of acrid matter. The eyes water all the time.
• Menses painful; flow lasts only an hour or day; late, scanty, short. Amenorrhoea, with ophthalmia
• Worse- in evening, indoors, warmth; south winds; from light. Better- from coffee, in dark.

Reference: Boericke’s New Manual of homeopathic Materia Medica with Repertory

Action of Medicine:

• Acute catarrhal inflammation of mucous membranes, with increased secretion.
• Burning and smarting lachrymation, sensitive to light.
• Copious, watery, and extremely acrid discharge with sneezing.
• Hacking cough on inspiring cold air. Tickling in larynx.
• Worse- in the evening, in warm room. Better- in the open air, and in a cold room.

Reference: Boericke’s New Manual of Homoeopathic Materia Medica with Repertory