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Can-C (N-Acetylcarnosine Drops)
Posted by Kathy (Illinois) on 09/07/2020
★☆☆☆☆
I bought Can-C drops, and have been using them for a year now with no improvement. I guess I am just in that percentage of people it doesn't work on. Maybe my cataract was just too advanced. You are supposed to see improvement in four to six months.
Reader Q&A
Posted by Joan (Tx. ) on 03/26/2019
Denise, Did Dr. Sams MSM eye drops work for eliminating cataracts? Thank you. Joan
Reader Q&A
Posted by Lucia (Los Angeles) on 01/23/2019
★★★★★
Denise, The only person that I've found that has a healing method for cataracts is Dr. Sam Berne. His website is
https://www.drsamberne.com/complete-cataract-guide/ He incorporated a 15% msm drops, eye exercises and supplements. Eye exercise are free. My friend tried the CAN-C drops that work for some people, didn't work for him and he is currently using Dr Sam's 4% MSM solution.
Reader Q&A
Posted by Denise (Crescent City, CA) on 01/14/2019 50 posts
Nobody is talking about cataracts? I would love to hear from anyone that has had good results from natural methods. My sister is facing cataract surgery. She is undecided on having it, and open to natural methods. Please let me know if there is anyone here on EC that knows about successful alternatives. I see the remedy lists, but I don't see anyone stepping up with actual good results;) Thank you much, Denise
Castor Oil
Posted by Arpad (Ohio) on 10/29/2019
★★★★★
I too have cataracts, had lens replacement surgery on left eye and not real happy with the outcome. I can see the periphery of the lens which makes everything look like a piece of "Picasso", artwork. I had pain in my right eye. It was suggested that it was caused by elevated pressure (glaucoma). I found that putting two, (2) drops of caster oil in the eye at bedtime completely eliminated the eye pain and is very slowly showing slight improvement in clarity. I now use the oil in both eyes at bedtime. It does seem to make my nose a bit runny. The oil also stopped itching due to dry eyes. I wish I'd known this sooner. I now search for natural solutions for everything before considering the often toxic and damaging pharma crap. Good wishes for you in all things!
Castor Oil
Posted by Kim (Tennessee) on 10/21/2019
Hey Manju, my personal experience after my surgery was the same as yours. I went back to the doctor twice thinking something for sure was in it. My doctor said it was dry eyes. Dry eyes tear a lot and they feel like something is in the eye. It was hard for me to believe but I accepted his opinion. I learned that good quality salmon oil capsules taken by mouth will help dry eyes and it did, ending my symptoms. Kim
Castor Oil
Posted by Manju (USA) on 03/11/2019
I recently had eye surgery in my right eye. It has been more than three months. Sometimes I feel that there is some dirt in the eye but does not come out. Now days I am also having pain in my eye. I got operation done in my country India. I live in USA. Please let me know if anybody knows any remedy for this kind of problem after the surgery. My left eye also has cataract and the vision in that eye is totally blurry. Please help.
Urine
Posted by Teena (Melbourne, Australia) on 12/16/2018 233 posts
Marcus, lots of information out there for benefits of urine therapy, in fact I just read that babies operated on in the womb don't have scars because of the healing power of the amniotic fluid, consisting mostly of urine! Gives me an idea..
Lots of info here https://www.universal-tao.com/article/urine_therapy.html
Urine
Posted by Marcus (Hawaii) on 12/16/2018
Does this really work, I don't see anyone else who has tried it, but I do see 55 loves?
Warnings
Posted by Sandy (Il) on 09/13/2018
Hello Om
I tried castor oil for few days and some home made solution with white onion juice lemon juice etc. but my cataract has become worse. Now also with great difficulty I am able to type this message. I had several visits to dentist few years ago. recently one of my tooth in lower jaw became loose and dentist told me to remove it. I searchd and search on net how to save my teeth. Last year I went to India and saw a simple dentist and asked him if he can fix my teeth. He pressed my teeth hard, push it down (which was projecting very much up) and put some solution to bind it. When I returned to USA and started driving again, I realised that I am not able to see clearly. Is there no option than to go for surgery? Please help me
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Sandy (Il) on 09/13/2018
how do you use all the above items listed in your mesage. Please help
N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine, Colloidal Silver
Posted by Sandy (Il) on 09/13/2018
tried to order on out of the box dot com but not able to understand the currency and how to pay.
Castor Oil
Posted by Taylor (Tempe, Az) on 08/07/2018
It should be Hexane Free 100% Pure Castor Oil - You should input "Uses For Castor Oil" in the Youtube.com browser. You will be surprised at the 1000's of people who have uploaded videos about their own successful experiences using it. You can input the use of all the other remedies mentioned above and you will find many videos on those as well. These are more likely to be honest than any advertisement or article that is also selling something for it.
Glyconutrients
Posted by Thomas (France ) on 06/19/2018
What is glyconutrient and where can find it?
Castor Oil
Posted by Frances (Cabarlah, Qld.) on 05/08/2018
I've been reading recently about MSM, Methyl Sulfonyl Methane, in a distilled water saline solution, was good for the eyes and its many issues. I believe there are commercial products available; however, I've made my own and hope it will help my vision.
Castor Oil
Posted by Stephanie (Long Beach, Ca) on 05/03/2018
You could try Magnesium. Preferably a topical application. It is more effective that way.
Honey Jatai
Posted by Emily (Los Angeles, Ca) on 03/28/2018
How were the results?
N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine, Colloidal Silver
Posted by Emily (Los Angeles, Ca) on 03/28/2018
The Tahoma Dispensary in Washington state https://www.tahomadispensary.com/store/8820!1/Can-CTM+Eye+Drops+2+x+5+ml
DMSO
Posted by Dave (London) on 03/15/2018
WARNING!
Please DO NOT put neat DMSO in your eye, you MUST always dilute DMSO when using internally, say to 70% with distilled or deionised water. The stuff from Dr Jacobs smells a little like petrol and leaves a taste like that in your mouth that you need to rinse away with a few small glasses or orange juice or any other fruit juice. It should ALWAYS be a little diluted, say to 70% before drinking for instance, I have drunk three double vodka glasses neat at once on several occasions and am still here, but when neat like that it has a slightly irritating and de-oiling effect on tissue, and when used neat externally, it makes skin on the arm raw looking and feeling and uncomfortable, maybe a little cream or oil with it when used on skin externally would be good.
So thinking about this, you don't want the tissue in your eye, which, like the brain, is largely oil, disrupted, this stuff is a powerful chemical, and might cause tissues in your eye to lose integrity when oil is stripped, so dilute at maximum to 70% and you will still notice a slight exothermic reaction, not enough to burn, just a slight warmth like you drank some lukewarm tea.
Castor Oil
Posted by April (Uk) on 02/28/2018
Hi Blanche,
Just read your email. Hope your cataract has improved. Have you tried a product called Can-C eyesdrops (N-acetylcarnosine)? It may help. Castor oil should be cold pressed and contain no hexane.
Unfortunately not everything works for everyone. It may take longer to work, if it does, for you.
N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine, Colloidal Silver
Posted by Sandra (Lubbock, Texas) on 02/03/2018
not 1 gram for $40.00 it's 10 grams for $40.00 this is Feb.3 2018 and today I received my ALC from Amazon seller Bulk supplements I think it was $33.00 for 10 grams which would make a lot of eye drops. I didn't have any colloidal silver so I just used saline solution like for contact lenses. It really is soothing to the eyes. I used 1/4 tsp. Alc to an ounce of saline.
Honey Jatai
Posted by Lynne (Lexington, Ky) on 02/01/2018
Can you tell me where I could purchase jatai honey please.
Castor Oil or Salt
Posted by Maria (Europe ) on 01/30/2018
Stephen Castello, which are the 18 remedies that could help dissolve cataract? Can you be more specific? Are they for beginning or advanced cataract? Have you tried them? Are they effective?
Castor Oil
Posted by Tracy (Rochester, Ny) on 01/27/2018
I searched online for hexane free, organic, cold pressed castor oil. I found a brand of 100% pure certified castor oil, it's hexane free, all this is stated on the bottle. I ordered it from online 16 fluid ounces cost approximately $14.00 US dollars, which is not very expensive, considering you only use a few drops at a time, for eyes, at least. The bottle also says it is for external use only, which means you do not consume this, it is for topical use on the skin, or in the eyes. I hope you find what you need.
Castor Oil
Posted by Kathleen H. (Houston, Tx.) on 12/14/2017
Yes, it should be cold pressed.
Eye Drops, Lutein
Posted by Nonny (Canada) on 10/24/2017
To Aurora (Victoria), Sandy (Naperville) and Eileen (Brazil) - If you Google the ingredients from Royalbounty's post (just cut and paste it in Google's search box), you will find the product. I did and it came up with Life Extension's Brite Eyes III. Hope that helps!
Eye Drops, Lutein
Posted by Aurora (Victoria ) on 10/23/2017
Where do I get this eye drop please? My husband has cataracts and is on a waiting list for surgery :(
Eye Drops, Lutein
Posted by Sandy (Naperville Il) on 10/11/2017
Hi, did you make your own eye drops using all those ingredients you have mention? Please help and explain
Castor Oil
Posted by Adrien (Illinois) on 10/03/2017
Could be an allergy. I have read the castor oil must be hexane free.
DMSO, Glutathione Drops
Posted by Mary (Missouri ) on 09/12/2017
Bev: Have you seen the eye doctor about your clouded eye lens? I saw a study that said the lens can be clouded by calcium buildup.
Castor Oil
Posted by Dlbnext (Maumee, Oh) on 09/12/2017
★☆☆☆☆
Using cold-pressed castor oil 2 months now for cataracts. No change
Honey Jatai
Posted by Carolyn (San Bernardino, California) on 08/13/2017
So how does one go about purchasing this honey please?
Castor Oil
Posted by Denise (Ok) on 07/31/2017
Any health food store will have the cold pressed castor oil
DMSO, Glutathione, Vitamin C
Posted by Bev S. (Fort Lauderdale, Fl) on 07/25/2017
★★★★★
Dr Robert Rowen, editor of Second Opinion, developed a formula to be used three times daily which can be made by pharmacies with the following ingredients: (Make it yourself. The pharmacy will charge you about $100.)
DMSO - 6.25 percent (Get the Blue glass bottle on Amazon $19.95)
Vitamin C - 1.25 percent
Glutathione - 1.25 percent
Famed herbalist Dr. John Christopher also reported treating cataracts successfully with his herbal eyebright eye drops formula. Some suggest that a combination of the DMSO formula and eyebright might be the best eye drop treatment option of all.
http://www.naturalnews.com/039859_cataracts_natural_remedies_vision.html#ixzz3oNsBHDc3
DMSO, Glutathione Drops
Posted by Bev S. (Florida) on 07/24/2017
That's exactly what I mean. I only used the drops in the eye that did not have the cataract surgery. The problem is that DMSO is a solvent and easily traveled to the eye with the lens.
Coconut Water
Posted by Sudeep (Ranchi Jharkhand ) on 06/28/2017
Hi,
How much time does the coconut water takes to dissolve cataract. Is it successful in a cataract that is nearly advanced? Tell about the quantity, process, method, how many times in a day. Regards
Coconut Water
Posted by Stonefieldsian (Auckland, New Zealand) on 06/22/2017
Hi David, how many times in a day, and how many days for you to see result? Thanks.
Coconut Water
Posted by David (California) on 06/20/2017
★★★★★
Two drops of coconut water in each eye...BINGO...(my right eye has always been a tad blurry...but now its the same as it was at 20...I am 68 now) YIPPIE...
Eye Drops, Lutein
Posted by Eileen (Brazil~ Sao Paulo) on 06/13/2017
My mom has severe catsrata and GLAUCOMA. How could I aquire the eye drop you are using? If made ~what are the exact measures? I am desperate.
Castor Oil
Posted by Frank (Nyc) on 05/28/2017
Sounds like you are allergic.
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Lilli (Wa) on 05/04/2017 13 posts
I was diagnosed with the beginning stages of a cataract. Of course, the only solution offered at my doctor's office was to, "wait until I needed surgery." Not an option!
The Internet is full of advice, but can be overwhelming. So here's what I've found, so far, and I'll try to keep it brief:
1. Invest in a good quality multi-vitamin. I use a tab without Iron. It will give you base for adding other vitamins and supplements.
2. Purchase a good quality supplement that contains bilberry, gingko, lutein, and eyebright.
3. Glutathione is important in maintaining good eye health...especially as we age. BUT, I just learned today, that it isn't as well absorbed in pill form. Going forward, I will use the spray (sub-lingual).
4. Hyaluronic Acid is important.
5. Extra B5 and Vitamin C is important.
6. Check with your Naturopath as to upper limits and interactions/side effects before you start any supplement regimen.
7. Add rich colored organic fruits, vegetables and juices to your daily diet. I drink a lot of beet and carrot juice and citrus. Have spinach/kale with garlic at least once a week. I also double filter my drinking water. I suppose steam distilled water is best, but I will not buy it at the store in plastic containers. Need to investigate a DIY system.
8. There are a lot of eye exercises that will strengthen your vision. I found a site recently and spoke with one of the business owners. They are one of very few naturopathic optometrists in the U.S. (trust me, I've been looking for weeks): I've already tried the eye exercises and am getting great results.
9. I do a lot of computer work and recently discovered that there is a direct correlation between tightened neck/shoulder muscles and the eyes. Also, with dental work and the eyes. Ask your dentist to limit x-rays, or cover your eyes with another lead blanket. Limit the time that you lie flat in the chair or, during a lengthy procedure, ask if you can sit up or walk around. I developed eye flashes and, later, dark floaters, after a 2 hour procedure at my endodontist's office.
10. Use UV sunglasses. Also, take your glasses off when you can to let your eyes do some of the work and get exercise. Do relaxation and eye exercises before bedtime along with warm and cold compresses and de-stress!
Castor Oil
Posted by Lilli (Wa) on 05/04/2017 13 posts
★☆☆☆☆
I've used castor oil as an eye drop for nearly 1 year. I have seen no difference in my vision or the density of my cataract. It does not sting and hasn't caused any harm. I don't find the drops particularly soothing either. You may get different results. If you choose to try it, use only organic, cold-pressed, hexane free castor oil. I bought mine on Amazon and fill a small blue glass dropper bottle. Use one drop in each eye before bedtime.
DMSO, Glutathione, Vitamin C
Posted by Bev (Florida) on 05/03/2017
★★★★★
You can make your own eye drops. First, your doctor will pooh-pooh the idea (as mine did) and a compounding pharmacy will charge you about $100. Buy the very pure DMSO in the blue glass bottle for $19.95 on Amazon and pharmaceutical grade Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) that you can also get from Amazon. You can also get Bulk Supplements' glutathione from Amazon.
Warning: Do not use this formula if you've had cataract surgery--even in just one eye. The DMSO ( a solvent) will blur the plastic lens in the eye. I know because it happened to me.
Glutathione is poorly absorbed when taken orally. I make a my own (absorbable) liposomal combo containing equal amounts of vitamin C and glutathione. This helps macular degeneration.
Unfortunately, I haven't noticed any improvement in my cataract using coconut water drops.
P.S. DMSO has a hundred uses so do a little research. It will be money well spent.
Urine
Posted by Genie (Texas) on 05/03/2017
How many drops daily?
DMSO, Glutathione, Vitamin C
Posted by Henry (Pittsford, Ny) on 05/02/2017
The latest addition to the DMSO formula is 2000 Vitamin A this was from a local pharmacy
Castor Oil
Posted by Denise W. (Westboro Ma) on 04/28/2017 25 posts
If you've never used it before I would start by rubbing it on my skin first allowing your body a chance to become familiar with the substance and to see if you have any reaction. In which case if you do, you wouldn't use in the eyes.
Castor Oil
Posted by Cheryl Pearce (Lismore ) on 04/21/2017
Hi there, I am going to try the castor oil too, but be aware it has to be hexane free and you add DMSO with it. I was told this heals cataracts.
Eye Drops, Lutein
Posted by Royalbounty (New Mexico) on 03/31/2017
★★★★★
I've been "seeing" very positive results in only 3 weeks using drop that contain active Ingredients: Glycerin 1.0% Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose 0.03%Inactive Ingredients: Boric acid, citric acid, N-acetyl-carnosine, potassium bicarbonate, purified benzyl alcohol, and sterile water. 1 drop in each eye every evening.
and 20mg Lutein once daily. Previously I was experiencing cloudy vision and "tired" eyes and was told upon eye examination that I had cataracts. Eyes are no longer tired and I'm reading the bottom line on TV news banners easily from a distance where I couldn't before.
Castor Oil
Posted by Suzanne (Norman, Ok) on 03/10/2017
Warning! I got USP organic castor oil to use for cataracts. I put one drop in each eye. A few minutes later my eyes hurt, I was nauseated and had trouble breathing, and felt weak. I immediately used eye wash to thoroughly wash out each eye. I felt somewhat better but continued to have problems throughout the next day. I looked up the symptoms of a bad reaction to castor oil and it was as I described.
Castor oil stays in your system anywhere from 4 to 18 hours. My advice is don't try this for the first time when you're alone - you may need to someone to call for help. Try a smaller amount to start and have something available to wash out your eye if you need it. The literature I read said the bad side effects can accumulate if you continue to use the castor oil. You won't know if you'll have bad side effects unless you try the castor oil.
Thankfully I recovered but it took at least 18 hrs for all effects to dissipate. This won't happen to everyone but please be aware.
Castor Oil
Posted by Wendy (United Kingdom) on 03/08/2017
I was recommended the organic hexane free castor oil. I have this morning received it from the USA so have not tried it yet. I have glaucoma in both eyes and use drops every night so will need to use the castor oil during the day. I will give it sometime and then let you know how I get on.
Coconut Water
Posted by Lisa (Mpls) on 02/19/2017
★★★★★
I read in a book about coconuts and how healthy they are for you that if you want to get rid of cataracts, just get a fresh coconut, and strain the water though a coffee filter, and put a few drops in your eyes and BOOM the cataracts are gone. So my dad ran out and bought one and BOOM cataracts were GONE! This is 8 years later and he is now age 80 and they are kind of coming back, so he may do it again soon. AMAZING. SO COOL.
DMSO, Glutathione Drops
Posted by Jill (London, U.k.) on 02/04/2017
Bev, Do you mean that the formula damaged your lens implant, thus clouding it more?
N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine, Colloidal Silver
Posted by Colleen (Oklahoma) on 01/30/2017
I thought it was n-Acetyl - l- carnoSine.
Urine
Posted by Benta (Kisumu City) on 12/26/2016
What is mid-stream urine and how many drops of urine do you need in your eyes and for how long in order to cure cataracts without going for surgery
Peperomia Pellucida
Posted by Bev (Florida) on 09/08/2016
Warning: If you have had cataract surgery, do not ever use any eye-drop remedy containing DMSO. DMSO is a powerful solvent and will cloud your new plastic lenses and your eyesight will become worse. In fact, even if you use DMSO drops in only one eye, it will affect your other eye.
DMSO, Glutathione, Vitamin C
Posted by Eva (St. Louis) on 09/08/2016
★☆☆☆☆
NAY
DMSO (used often with horses: penetrates through the skin if used topically and carries into yr body whatever is mixed with it; an anti-inflammatory), vitamin C and Glutathione is called Dr. Rowen drops. There is a pharmacy that compounds it. Expensive. Did not help me.
Castor Oil
Posted by Barbara (Glastonbury Uk) on 08/03/2016
★☆☆☆☆
Sadly the Castor Oil has not worked for me. I had my eyes tested a year ago and was told that I had a slow growing cataract. Started with the Castor Oil each evening and hoped that when I had my eyes tested again, he would wonder where the cataract had gone. Today's verdict is that it has grown, not diminished, and I now have a letter for the hospital eye specialist.
Castor Oil
Posted by T.r. Stone (Omaha, Ne) on 05/28/2016
Just wanted to let you know: I found "Ocuguard PLUS" at a local health-food store, and decided to give it a try. I also have some Eyesight Rx tablets coming through the mail, but I'll wait until I eat up the Ocuguard first. I hope you're right about it helping to restore my eyesight....I've been saturation-bombing my cataract eye with 8 drops of Oclumed every day, and I'm just now starting to detect slight gains in my eyesight again. The problem is, it's a slowwwww process, and patience ain't something I'm noted for when it comes to treating my illnesses. ;-)
Flaxseed Oil
Posted by T.r. Stone (Omaha, Ne) on 05/28/2016
★★★★★
Food for thought: I talked to a fellow who worked at a local health-food store, and told him my woeful tale about using Castor oil for my cataract. He shook his head, and said he had several customers tell him that
FLAXSEED OIL was the ticket, not the Castor oil. I researched it on the Internet, but could only find a very few sparse references to using flaxseed oil for cataracts--and most of that was on dogs.
Me, I'm not gonna try it. If one of you brave souls want to give it a spin, look into it. If you try flaxseed oil, tell us how/if it works for you.....
N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine, Colloidal Silver
Posted by Vlc (London) on 05/27/2016
NAC is quite acidic so you'll need to add something like Potassium Bicarbonate to neutralise the acid.
Castor Oil
Posted by T.r. Stone (Omaha, Ne) on 05/25/2016
Well, look at it this way: here's an example where it certainly didn't help a cataract, and in fact made things worse!
I guess my point really is: if you have a therapy that's working, don't change it for something else.
Castor Oil
Posted by T.r. Stone (Omaha, Ne) on 05/25/2016
Currently the oral antioxidant regimen I'm following consists of:
*Alpha Lipoic Acid
*Lutein with Zanthaxin (however it's spelled! )
*Bilberry Extract
Castor Oil
Posted by Timh (Ky) on 05/22/2016 2048 posts
This looks like a case of nutrient deficiency. Low antioxidant status plus other nutrients necessary for eye health prevent many or most chronic eye diseases.
For many yrs there was an natural formula called "Occuguard" which contains many good nutrients for eyes, but I don't know if it's still marketed in this name; or go to local or online health food store for similar formula.
The ingredients list should contain as many of the fallowing nutrients as possible:
- Taurine
- Billberry herb
- Lutein
- Zeaxanthin
- Vit-A (Cod Liver Oil)
- Eyebright herb
- Zinc
These nutrients should restore your vision shortly and should not negative interact with the Oclumed product you are taking, however it would be safe to read the "interactions & warnings" labels on the product. If you could disclose what exactly this product contains that would help, but it appears a non-natural product and for short term use.
Castor Oil
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 05/22/2016
T. Stone, different strokes for different folks. I've seen cataracts diminish from applying Castor Oil on the eyelids.
Castor Oil
Posted by T.R. Stone (Omaha, Ne) on 05/22/2016
★☆☆☆☆WARNING!
DON'T DO IT.
I was getting my cataract under control with Oclumed eye drops, then switched to the (organic, cold-pressed, hexane-free) castor oil therapy; a week later, I'm practically blind in my cataract eye now---the cloudiness is horrible, easily twice as bad as it was before. All I did was stop using the Oclumed, and (foolishly) went on the castor oil regimen---I didn't do ANYTHING different than before. Now I'm praying that the Oclumed can bring me back to where I was before I decided to try this stupid experiment.
Honey Jatai
Posted by Marilda (Porto Alegre, Brazil) on 05/12/2016
★★★★★
Here in Brazil we have a kind of honey named "Mel de Jataí" that folk people believe to cure cataract. I have been using it in my eyes and feel a great improvement. It is necessary to use one drop a day in each eye for two months and the cataract will vanish. I was diagnosed with cataract a few months ago. You may research for a correspondent honey in English. I think it is worth trying.
Castor Oil
Posted by Jim B. (Pensacola ) on 04/21/2016
Answer to the Cayenne question above:
I take 2 to 3 capsules of 40000 STU with every meal. They are the brand at the big chain store. I plan on going to my local co-op health food store and getting my cayenne there.
