Case Of Medication For Eye Health Suffering From Allergies

Bilberry for Eye Health

Therapy Suggested: Bilberry for vision concerns. Aconite, Essiac Four Herb Tea, Magnesium, Vitamin C and Colloidal Silver. Grape Seed Extract nasal spray.

Dietary Recommendations: Chicken Soup, Chinese Hot and Sour Soup, fruits, fruit juices and water. Avoid dairy and consume light meals. Ginger or peppermint tea for vomiting.

Lifestyle Changes: Eliminate allergens in surroundings. Also, foods such as sweets, dairy and wheat which may trigger allergies. Stress reduction and more rest. Multivitamin and Ginseng as a tonic.

Physical examination conducted to determine glandular or lymphatic swelling. Patient had a slight temperature and culture was taken to eliminate the possibility of strep throat. After 5 days of homeopathic remedy combined with supplementation therapy and nutrition therapy patient’s symptoms improved. Within 10 days the patient was back to normal routine feeling rejuvenated. Type Of Outcome: Since initial consultation, patient symptoms of fatigue have diminished and he has recovered from insomnia. Patient has shown dramatic improvement in his immune system. From a scale of 1-10 , the patient went from a 5 to a 10.

What do Bilberries have?

Bilberries are a rich source of naturally occurring flavonoids. It specifically contains Anthocyanins, which have been known to show beneficial health effects. They have antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties.1

Bilberry for eye health

A large number of the population suffer from age-related vision disorders by the time they reach the age of 65. Studies reveal that diets having fruits with high flavonoid content like bilberry lower the risk of age-related vision disorders like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy.2 Bilberry is extensively used to improve the night vision by enhancing the efficiency of rod cells in the eyes. They also decrease the vascular permeability and fragility of the ocular capillaries. These benefits are attributed to the antioxidant property of the bilberry.3 The census report suggests that age-related macular degeneration has affected 25-30 million people around the world. As the degeneration is caused by the breakdown of blood circulation in the eye, bilberry extracts have shown excellent results to treat this condition. Consumption of bilberry improves the microcapillary circulation throughout the body.4 

Colloidal silver for eye infections

Colloidal silver or its salt has been used in a 1% concentration to treat ocular infections in neonates.5 A test shows a positive effect of colloidal silver nanoparticles(AgNPs) to treat acute eye irritation.6 Some developing countries like China have reported vision loss due to Fungal Keratitis. The silver nanoparticle has been used due to its broad-spectrum antifungal activity against pathogenic ocular filaments.7 Silver impregnated contact lenses are also used to prevent or treat microbial infections caused by Pseudomonas species, and Acanthamoebea.8 Colloidal form of silver is also used to treat eye infection caused by S.aureus and corneal ulcer keratitis caused by P.aeruginosa.9 

Conclusion

Bilberries are flavonoid enriched fruit beneficial for eye health due to their antioxidative properties. It is used to prevent and lower the risk of ocular disease, whereas colloidal silver is used to treat various forms of ocular infections.

References

1. Suzuki, R., Tanaka, M., Takanashi, M., Hussain, A., Yuan, B., Toyoda, H., & Kuroda, M. (2011). Anthocyanidins-enriched bilberry extracts inhibit 3T3-L1 adipocyte differentiation via the insulin pathway. Nutrition & metabolism, 8(1), 14.

2. Milbury, P. E. (2012). Flavonoid intake and eye health. Journal of nutrition in gerontology and geriatrics, 31(3), 254-268.

3. Chu, W. K., Cheung, S. C., Lau, R. A., & Benzie, I. F. (2011). Bilberry (vaccinium myrtillus L.). Lester Packer, Ph. D., 55.

4. Grossman, T., & Kurzweil, R. (2005). U.S. Patent Application No. 10/939,810.

5. Burrell, R. E. (2003). A scientific perspective on the use of topical silver preparations. Ostomy Wound Management, 49(5; SUPP), 19-24.

6.  Panyala, N. R., Peña-Méndez, E. M., & Havel, J. (2008). Silver or silver nanoparticles: a hazardous threat to the environment and human health?. Journal of Applied Biomedicine (De Gruyter Open), 6(3).

7.  Xu, Y., Gao, C., Li, X., He, Y., Zhou, L., Pang, G., & Sun, S. (2013). In vitro antifungal activity of silver nanoparticles against ocular pathogenic filamentous fungi. Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 29(2), 270-274.

8.  Willcox, M. D., Hume, E. B., Vijay, A. K., & Petcavich, R. (2010). Ability of silver-impregnated contact lenses to control microbial growth and colonisation. Journal of Optometry, 3(3), 143-148.

9.  Holladay, R. J., Christensen, H., & Moeller, W. D. (2006). U.S. Patent No. 7,135,195. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.