Astigmatism treatment at home

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With such a concept as astigmatism, it will be useful to get to know each one in order to reveal the disease in time. This is the name of the eye disease, accompanied by a change in the outline of the cornea. This change disrupts visual acuity. This is due to a violation of the angle of refraction of the rays, as a result, surrounding objects lose their clarity of perception. It is very important to respond in a timely manner to any abnormalities of vision and to engage in the treatment of astigmatism in the home.

Basic concepts of astigmatism

Before considering how to cure astigmatism on your own, you need to understand the cause of the ailment. At least in order not to repeat such mistakes.

Causes of astigmatism

As a rule, visual impairment occurs after unsuccessful operations, due to eye injuries. But one can not exclude the congenital course of the disease, manifested in a child at an early age.

Attention! In the presence of astigmatism in one of the parents, it is necessary and regular to conduct an examination with an ophthalmologist even before the manifestation of the first symptoms of the disease.

Is astigmatism treatable by home methods without surgery? Of course, it all depends on the degree and type of the disease. Three stages of astigmatism are revealed:

1. Up to 3D - weak.
2. From 3D to 6D - medium.
3. More than 6D - high.

Regular check of vision and timely detection of astigmatism allow to conduct effective treatment, including operative. In addition to these degrees, astigmatism has two varieties:

• lens;
• corneal.

Lenticular astigmatism is considered an easier stage, since the lens has a smaller refraction of light. Therefore, his treatment can be carried out at home, but after consulting with the oculist.

It should also be noted that there are several varieties of astigmatism: mixed, hypermetropic and myopic. They can develop both in children and adults.

Symptoms of

The first signs appear slightly, expressed by some discomfort due to the defocus of vision. Because often this state is taken for fatigue from a busy day.

Note! If during this period you do not contact an eye specialist, then in the treatment of astigmatism in the future will have to spend much more time and effort, and in some cases the disease may not be amenable to treatment at all.

At the initial stage, the patient discovers a slight distortion of surrounding objects, blurred, fuzzy outlines. Further, with a long stay behind the monitor, reading - there is redness, painful feelings, burning in the eye area.

In many cases, different degrees of astigmatism are a headache, which causes constant discomfort. When the condition is neglected, conservative methods will be inadequate, as a rule, a preliminary consultation of the doctor is required, and then an operation.

Treatment of a disease at home

Along with astigmatism, as mentioned above, myopia is observed, in some cases, farsightedness occurs. The optimal solution to defeat the disease will be - do not resort to medical medicines, and tackle the use of folk remedies.

This is quite an attractive option, because making a home at home is easy enough, and the result will not take long to wait. Besides, this is an extra way to save finances, this is more important than ever.

Important! Learn how to treat mixed astigmatism, you can in our article.

Astigmatism treatment using the Bates method

This method has gained its popularity due to a rather easy technique. Its essence is based on strengthening the muscles of the eyes with a simple exercise. As a rule, these are circular rotations to the left and to the right, soft and frequent eyelashes and concentration of sight on various subjects.

Treatment of astigmatism in children

Many parents are asking how to treat astigmatism in children. You can say that without special glasses with astigmatism can not do. In the treatment complex it is necessary to carry out all the procedures that adults have: preventive measures, treatment with folk remedies, performing gymnastics for the eyes and at the same time wearing astigmatic glasses prescribed by the doctor.

Prevention

Prevention is, above all, the rules of behavior in everyday life. Technology moves ahead of everyone, and today most of the population works in the office at a table with a computer, and this is the first reason for the occurrence of astigmatism. To avoid distortion of vision, you should:

1. Interleave a long work behind the monitor with walks on the street, a healthy sleep. To give the eyes a rest: every 1-1.5 hours make a 2-minute walk( for example, in another room, in the dining room, etc.).
2. Pay attention to workplace lighting. The table lamp should be on your left side, the light should radiate from 60 to 100Vt. It is very important that there is light in the whole room. Translation of the view from the illuminated place to the dark eye straining, this leads to their soon fatigue.
3. In poor lighting, even in a lying position - read FORBIDDEN.
4. All actions aimed at strengthening the body, also have a positive impact on the eyesight. For example, playing sports( any kind), everyday use of fruits and vegetables. Very useful products containing keratin: spinach, carrots, pumpkin, peach, etc.

Is it possible to stop the course of the disease? How to cure astigmatism? There are currently two options - go to the hospital for a course of therapy or refer to folk remedies.

Gymnastics for the eyes

5 EFFECTIVE EXERCISES FOR EYES	Move your eyes up / down, with your eyelids closed 20 times.
Rotate the eyes up / right / down / left, then counter-clockwise with open eyelids - 10 times. Do the same actions with closed eyelids.
Quickly blink - 60 sec.
The index finger is lifted to the bridge of the nose, we look at it - 30 sec.
We focus our attention on the closely located object, then on the distant object alternately - 20 times.

Reminder! Ideal option to repeat charging for the eyes 20 times a day - the effect is more significant and noticeable.

Treatment with folk remedies

Means	Recommendations
· Grass grass( eye grass) - 50 g; · boiling water - 1 liter. Note! In the pharmacy sold tablets, made from eyebrows. It should be dissolved in water and taken as a therapeutic tea. Ochanku is strictly prohibited to use along with alcohol!	Grass pour boiling water, we insist for 3 hours. We take it 3 times a day, strictly 30 minutes.before meals - 100 g.
· blueberries - 3-4 st.l; · boiling water - 200-250 g. Please note! Bilberries can be taken as fresh, and use a tincture of dry berries	The first option. Pour the dried fruits of blueberries with boiling water. We are waiting for about 45 minutes. Accepted inside. The second option. Fill the same number of blueberries with boiled cold water. We insist during the night. In the morning the solution is ready.
· Leonurus - 1 tbsp.l. · boiling water - 200-250 g. Please note! Motherwort has a calming effect on the body. It is recommended that this remedy be used after lunch, that is, in the afternoon.	Put the grass in a container, add boiling water. We insist not less than 40min. After percolation drink - 1 tbsp.l.solution 3-4 times a day.
Water splashing is a very useful procedure for maintaining vision with astigmatism - a kind of massage that improves blood circulation.	Turn the tap on cold water( it is better that it was icy).We splash on the closed eyes of a handful of water. Note! Movement should be sufficiently sharp, thus, the procedure will be more effective.

Fruit and vegetable boom for visual acuity

The above folk methods used at home are aimed at treating visual acuity. However, these actions should be reinforced by the use of fresh vitamins - fruits, vegetables, herbs:

• green ripe cucumbers;
• juicy fresh pumpkin;
• carrots( required for food in case of visual impairment);
• garlic;
• parsley;
• celery;
• basil.

Regular use of these products not only improves vision, the substances contained in them will be useful for the organism as a whole.

Separately I would like to mention carrots, it can be eaten raw and cooked. It is desirable to add vegetables to various salads with the use of vegetable oils, this promotes better absorption of nutrients.

Excellent effect gives fresh fruit and vegetable juices. Simple recipe:

Recipe No.1	1. Cucumber juice - 100 g. 2. Beet juice - 100 g. 3. Carrot juice - 300 g.
Recipe No.2	1. Carrot juice - 70 g. 2.Aloe juice - 10 g. 3. Parsley juice - 10 g. 4. Celery juice - 10 g.

This composition is recommended to drink before eating 3 times a day.

It's important to know! To treat children with such methods, you should limit the consumption of juices to 500 grams per day. This measure is taken to avoid unwanted reactions of the child's body, for example, allergies.

Summary

In conclusion, once again, the folk remedies are good, not very costly and easy to use, but they can not always give the expected result. This fact depends on many factors:

• degree of astigmatism;
• neglect of the disease;
• quality performance of exercises;
• the correct adoption of home-made infusions;
• rational nutrition;
• habits, lifestyle.

Remember, treatment will be justified in the event that the problem is approached in a complex way. And before using traditional medicines and methods, it is strongly recommended to seek qualified help from an ophthalmologist.

Only a doctor who is able to understand and observe all changes in vision can prescribe some measures to effectively treat this trouble. Do not neglect a visit to the doctor - it is better and easier to stop the disease at an early stage. We wish you health and a clear perception of the surrounding space!