HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES FOR ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS
Allergic conjunctivitis is inflammation
of the conjunctiva (the membrane covering the white part of the eye)
due to allergy. Although allergens differ among patients, the most common
cause is fever Symptoms consist
of redness (mainly due tovasodilation of
the peripheral small blood vessels)edema (swelling)
of the conjunctiva itching , and increased lachrymation (production of tears). If this is
combined with rhinitis, the
condition is termed allergic
rhinoconjunctivitis.
The
symptoms are due to release of histamine and other active substances by mast cells , which stimulate dilation
of blood vessels, irritatenerve endings , and increase secretion of tears.
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HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
APIS MEL 30-When a lot of
burning and stinging is present in the eyes, Apis Mel is one of the best
homeopathic medicines for allergic conjunctivitis. There is stinging pain as if
a honey bee had stung the parts. This is the defining characteristic of this
medicine. There is lot of oedema in and around the eyes. The eyelids swell and
puff up. There is hot lachrymation or watery discharge from the eyes. The
patient is usually thirstless. All the troubles are worse from heat in any
form, whether in summer weather or going out in the sun.
EUPHRASIA OFF. 30--When there is acrid
discharge from the eyes, Euphrasia is one of the best homeopathic medicines for
allergic conjunctivitis. There is watery discharge from both nose and eyes but
the discharge from nose is bland. This means that it does not cause any burning
in the nose. But the discharge from the eyes is acrid and burns the skin where
it touches. There is burning pain in the eyes itself. The eyes tend to water
all the time though the problem becomes worse in the evening. The patient feels
slightly better in open air. There is frequent inclination to blink the eyes. A
peculiar symptom seen in some females is that there may be amenorrhea with the
eye symptoms
ARGENTU NITRICUM 30-When there is
purulent discharge from the eyes, Argentum Nitricum is one of the best
homeopathic medicines for allergic conjunctivitis. There is photophobia or
aversion to light. This photophobia is more pronounced in a warm room. Splinter
like pains may be felt in the eyes. There is swelling of the conjunctiva. There
is profuse discharge from the eyes which is purulent. The patient is fond of
sweets. Flatulence in the stomach and abdomen often accompany the problems.
There may be excessive belching.
RUTA GRAVEOLENS 30--When there is a
sensation that there is a foreign body or some dust particles in the eye, Ruta
is one of the best homeopathic medicines for allergic conjunctivitis. There is
constant irritation in the eye and one feels that there is something that has
got stuck in the eye. One is unable to get rid of this sensation though there
is no foreign body in the eye. The eyes are red, hot and painful
PULSATILLA 30-When there is relief
from any cold application or washing with cold water, Pulsatilla is one of the
best homeopathic medicines for allergic conjunctivitis. There is thick
yellowish discharge from the eyes. Eyes itch and burn. The eyelids seem
agglutinated. The patient is usually thirstless. There is aggravation from heat
or in summers.
EXTERNAL
APPLICATION—Instill 3 drops of Euphrasia eye lotion in to
the eye 4 times daily
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