Lemon Juice
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Victorian era women believed diluted lemon juice eye drops kept their eyes clean and bright and clear of infection.
This has helped a lot in a very short time.
* Put 5 - 10 drops of fresh lemon juice (start with 5 drops - adjust to tolerance) and ½ oz distilled saline water or boiled water that is cooled.
* Mix them well.
* Make use of an eye-dropper and put several drops into your eyes. Repeat several times daily. Make a new batch daily.
(Kentucky)
01/07/2024
I found this from the book; A System of Ophthalmic Therapeutics: Being a Complete Work on the Non-Operative Treatment, Including the Prophylaxis, of Diseases of the Eye 1909 by Casey Albert Wood MD page 393.
Citric Acid, the acid of lemon and lime juice is made in large quantities from these and other fruit juices, as well as from grape-sugar. It crystallizes in colorless prisms of an agreeable, acid taste. It is very soluble in water and alcohol. It's uses in diseases of the eye are quite limited.
Although citric acid is rarely employed as a topical remedy, lemon juice, substantially a dilute form of the acid, has been recommeded in several pathological eye conditions. For example, de Schweinitz (Text-book on Diseases of the Eye) mentions it as one of the local applications to the exudate in diphtheria of the conjunctiva. In this and similar affections the fresh juice is said to be preferable to dilute solutions of the acid or of the citrates.
Simi, of Florence, has advised the instillation of a strong (50 to 75 per cent.) solution of this drug as an absorbent in nebula and leucomata cornea. He claims that, dropped into the sac daily for a number of months, it will accomplish the purpose in the majority of cases. I have had no experience with the remedy.
Lemon Juice
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Lemon Juice
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WARNING!
Lemon Juice
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Lemon Juice with Salt
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Almost always conjunctivitis starts first by sticky eyelids, which then progresses to painful eyes & then you have full blown eye infection. several years back, I used to have this problem repeatedly every year because we live in Ahmedabad, India which has a very humid climate along with pollution for several months resulting in eye infections, especially for those who drive two wheelers without eye protection or without helmet front glass.
First I tried washing eyes with warm water, helped to clean, but no help to remove the infection. I tried 1/4th lemon juice in water, it helped but was not perfect. then I added salt (abt 1/4th tsp) to this and it works like magic. Your pain subsides & lemon juice starts to heal the eye internally. repeating this after a few hours once or twice may be enough to stop conjunctivitis completely.
Such a simple remedy. completely safe and a much healthier option, because this does not compromise yr immunity like antibiotic drop or steroid drops would do. On the contrary, it enhances your immunity to further infections.
(somewhere, europe)
11/06/2022
(Kentucky)
11/08/2022
The antibacterial and antiseptic properties of lemon are well known, and widely accessible. For conjunctivitis, mix lemon juice with a small amount of water and then apply it with a washcloth or in the form of a compress. Citric acid can be very powerful, however, so be careful not to put lemon juice directly in the eye; placing it around the affected tissue will be sufficient.
Dr. William Apt, a leading eye specialist in the mid-1900s, who recommended the Lemon Juice Eye Bath. Apparently, he stumbled upon this secret from a 105 year old man, who told Dr. Apt to “put three or four drops of lemon juice in an eye cup with purified water and wash the eyes with it daily for about 20-30 seconds with each eye.” I started doing the lemon juice eye bath. Lemon juice contain many nutrients, including rich vitamin C that is key important to eyes. Taking lemon eye bath can also help cure cataracts & early stages of pinguecula. Besides, if you suffer dry eyes and eye strain, you can ask help from lemon juice. Besides, taking more vitamin C can also treat macular degeneration etc.
How to use: put three or four drops of lemon juice in an eye cup with purified water and wash the eyes with it daily for about 20-30 seconds with each eye.
Some people claim that lemon juice has helped their pink eye symptoms. Lemon helps prevent the growth and multiplication of pathogenic bacteria that cause infections and diseases. The antibacterial and antiseptic properties of lemon are well known, and widely accessible. Dilute half a teaspoon of lemon juice with a teaspoon of water. Mix well and soak a cotton pad in it. Place the cotton pads over closed eyelids and leave them on for about 20 minutes. Remove the cotton pads and rinse your eyes with plain water. You must do this at least once daily.
Romanian Folklore Remedy:
Lemon Juice Eyewash
1 drop lemon juice, 1 ounce warm water
Mix 1 drop of lemon juice in 1 ounce of warm water and use it as an eyewash. It's particularly effective when your eyes have been exposed to dust, cigarette smoke, harsh lights and chemical compounds in the air.
Alleviation and prevention of severe allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis following long-term lemon juice use: a case report https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2769484/
Lemon Juice With Salt
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Often conjunctivitis flares up in humid weather and when you move outdoors, your eyes start getting sticky which is indication of infection trying to latch in. start rinsing eyes with a glassful of water with some lemon juice added. add more if infection is more. if eyes have started to pain, add salt to the water. you will find immediate relief. repeat it every few hours. absolutely no harm to the eyes. the infection is completely cured in a day or two.
I have been successful in keeping myself free from conjuntivitis for several years now, just by following the above method. it also makes sense to wash eyes, once in a while with lemon solution to keep them clean, even with no conjunctivitis.
(Anywhere)
04/23/2023
Lugol’s Iodine 2%
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I am using homemade eye drops. I use Lugol's 2% Iodine (some recipes use 5%) and mix in 4 drops in a 1 oz dropper bottle with filtered distilled water and sea salt (filtered spring water can also work). I use these drops every morning and my eyes feel great. They feel a little weird for about 10 minutes after doing the drops but that goes away. This remedy is also good for dry eyes, weepy eyes, eye infections, and allergies that affect your eyes. If you are going to start making your own, start with 2 drops Lugol's dilution ratio and work up to 4 drops dilution ratio.
Iodine is by far the best antibiotic, antiviral and antiseptic of all time - Dr. David Derry
Iodine kills bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and even spores of bacteria and fungi, including anthra spores. Iodine was used successfully against influenza, herpes, small pox, and chicken pox viruses. Kills parasites, bacteria, mold, yeast, protozoa, viruses--essentially all pathogens including malaria, E. coli, and Staphylococcus. When iodine was suspended in a solution, viral inactivation occurred at dilutions of 1/1,000,000. (Gershenfeld, L.: Iodine. In Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation. Edited by S. S. Block. Philadelphia, Les & Febiger, 1977, pp.196-218.)
(Kentucky)
12/11/2024
★★★★★
Lugol's Iodine and Coconut Oil Eye Drops
Last night, I decided to blend two remedies together. Lugol's Iodine 2% in Coconut Oil. I have been experiencing pain and irration behind my eye lids in the cheek area and around my eye orbit. Topical applications were not working like (tea tree and frankincense oil, ..). Direct application in to the eye was not working like (boric acid, colloidal silver 10ppm dropped into the eyes.
So, thinking outside the box, I was reading “Simply Deb Health and Fitness Blog” and her struggle with eye parasites. She started use this combination with virgin coconut oil (VCO) with iodine drops to keep her eye parasites at bay. Putting the coconut oil/iodine drops in at night before I go to bed, 2 drops of the finished mixture in each eye. She used to suffer from dry eye in the winter, but since she started using the VCO/iodine drops, that is gone whenever she feels the "squigglies" in her eyes. "SQUIGGLES" is a great definition as to what I am experiencing. Yes, it burns a little, but not for long and it really does work well.
She uses the drops for two weeks on and two weeks off. For her, two weeks is usually enough to keep the parasites at bay for awhile, but I like to use it as a preventative.
What is Causing my Eye Irritation:
Pinkeye or Eye Irritation has a number of different causes, including:
- Viruses
- Adenoviruses (one of the most common causes)
- Rubella virus
- Rubeola (measles) virus
- Herpesviruses, including
- Herpes simplex virus
- Varicella-zoster virus (also causes chickenpox and shingles)
- Epstein-Barr virus (also causes infectious mononucleosis or mono)
- Picornaviruses, such as coxsackievirus A24 and enterovirus 70 (which has caused outbreaks in other countries)
- Bacteria Many species of bacteria can cause bacterial conjunctivitis including:
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Gonorrhea
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Moraxella catarrhalis
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Moraxella lacunata
- Neisseria gonorrhea
- Neisseria meningitides
- Fungi (such as Fusarium, Aspergillus, Candida)
- Irritants such as shampoos, dirt, smoke, and pool chlorine
- Allergies, like dust, pollen, or a special type of allergy that affects some contact lens wearers
- Other eye infections. In addition to conjunctivitis, there are many eye infections that cause abnormal eye discharge. These include:
- Eye herpes (a recurrent viral eye infection)
- Fungal keratitis (a rare but serious inflammation of the cornea)
- Acanthamoeba keratitis (a potentially blinding parasitic infection typically caused by poor contact lens hygiene or swimming while wearing contacts).
In otherwords… take your pick...
Why these ingredients work:
Coconut oil – Coconut oil has also been used as a pink eye ointment to relieve symptoms such as dryness and inflammation. The anti-inflammatory properties of coconut oil can help reduce inflammation in the eyes and eyelids. Inflammation is a common factor in dry eye syndrome.
Coconut oil's antifungal properties come from the medium-chain fatty acids it contains, including lauric, caprylic, and capric acids. These fatty acids can damage the cell membranes of fungal cells, killing them. Coconut oil can be effective against drug-resistant Candida species.
Coconut oil lauric acid, a fatty acid that has antibacterial, antiviral, and antiprotozoal properties. When ingested or applied topically, lauric acid produces monolaurin, which can kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Coconut oil has been shown to be effective against a variety of bacteria and fungi, including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, Streptococcus, Candida albicans, and Aspergillus.
Research has shown that tears are more than just salty water. In addition to the aqueous (watery) part of tears, the eyelids have glands that secrete a thin film of oil. Every blink brings the top and bottom lids together and they squeeze each other gently. This helps the glands release oil that floats atop the watery portion and keeps it from evaporating too quickly.
If you don't blink often or hard enough, the oil will stay in the glands, thicken and eventually plug the opening. While eye drops can replenish the liquid, eye doctors have been challenged to help patients restore the natural oil.
Iodine – Iodine kills 100% in a petri-dish, it will kill 100% of anything on you. Iodine (called: Iodole) is mentioned in Pharmaceutial Book - Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica – published in 1899 for conjuctivitis.
Iodine is by far the best antibiotic, antiviral and antiseptic of all time - Dr. David Derry
Iodine kills bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and even spores of bacteria and fungi, including anthra spores. Iodine was used successfully against influenza, herpes, small pox, and chicken pox viruses. Kills parasites, bacteria, mold, yeast, protozoa, viruses--essentially all pathogens including malaria, E. coli, and Staphylococcus. When iodine was suspended in a solution, viral inactivation occurred at dilutions of 1/1,000,000. (Gershenfeld, L.: Iodine. In Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation. Edited by S. S. Block. Philadelphia, Les & Febiger, 1977, pp. 196-218.)
Lugol's Iodine 2% with Coconut Oil Protocol: (RECIPE)
– one teaspoon liquefied coconut oil
– one drop lugol's iodine 2%
Directions:
– Add liquid coconut oil to a small bowl.
– Add one drop lugols iodine to coconut oil.
– Using a spoon, slowly mix to two til uniformed. Iodine and coconut oil don't naturally mix well because iodione is a non-polar compound but keep stirring it will eventually.
– Use a clean eye dropper and install 1-2 drops in each eye.
Source Info:
https://debshealthandfitness.blogspot.com/2014/12/lugols-5-iodine-eye-drops-for-eye.html
https://www.cdc.gov/conjunctivitis/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html
https://polioclinic.org/2022/01/08/iodine-the-antiseptic/
Healing With Iodine, Your Missing Link To Better Health By Mark Sircus · 2018
Iodine vs Germs Under Microscope (2% iodine) COOL VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKBC3EE0tsY
Merck's Manual of the Materia Medica – 1899 https://www.gutenberg.org/files/41697/41697-h/41697-h.ht
Marigold, Calendula and Eyebright
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MMS
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Broke out the MMS and, as recommended by Jim Humble, I activated one drop with 50% citric acid and diluted it with one ounce of purified water in a shotglass. Poured this into a glass dropper bottle and put one drop in both eyes every 15 minutes for the first hour, and then put one drop in each eye every hour after that.
It isn't even noon yet and my eye is as good as new.
I am going to keep it up for the rest of the day, just to make sure it stays gone while I wash the pillows and such.
Works like a charm!
Multiple Remedies
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Multiple Remedies
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Neosporin
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Neosporin contains antibiotic ingredients that will take care of the bacterial pink eye.
Warning: Do be sure you aren't allergic to neoporin. Apply a small amount to your inner arm for a couple of hours. If no redness shows up, you should be good to go. My husband is allergic to it and it causes severe redness and swelling on his skin.
(Kentucky)
05/31/2022
★★★★★
Neosporin works for eye mucus. Been struggling with mucus at the edges on my eyes. Smeared regular old neosporin from dollartree at the corners of my eyes and under and over the eye lids 2x daily and in 3 days I am good.
Just be sure you are not allergic to neosporin or it will make your situation worse.
Raw Milk
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Raw Milk And Honey
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Raw Potato Juice
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