Encyclopedia of Homeopathy

THE EYES• 221The front of the eye is protected by another membrane—the conjunctiva. The eyes are continuously bombardedwith atmospheric particles, such as spores, bacteria,viruses, chemicals, and air pollutants, which may giverise to irritation or infection. Complaints in the eyesmay be exacerbated by fluctuations in temperature,stress, and fatigue, all of which weaken the ability of thebody’s immune system to fight infection. Homeopathicself-help remedies are particularly suitable for soothingtired, irritated, or infected eyes. Regular, standard eye testsare essential for maintaining healthy eyes and monitoringdegeneration with age.PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS SYMPTOMS BETTER SYMPTOMS WORSE REMEDY & DOSAGE• Aversion to sympathyand consolation• Symptoms possibly associatedwith stress, particularly after theloss of a loved one• In fresh air• For fasting• For applying cold compressesto the affected eye• In cold, thundery weather• In drafts or hot sun• By the sea• For physical or mental exertion• For emotional stressNat. mur.(see page 92)6c 4 times dailyup to 7 days• Depression• Lack of personal satisfaction• Criticism of others• Anxiety• For movement• For warmth• For gently massaging the eyes• In cold, damp weather• For rest• When lying down• For drinking alcoholRuta(see page 163)6c 4 times dailyup to 7 days• None apart from irritability dueto discomfort of symptoms• Aversion to answering questions• Tendency to wake with a start• When the eyes are closed• For coffee• In the evening• Indoors• For warmth• For light• In warm, windy weatherEuphrasia(see page 142)6c hourlyup to 10 doses• Depression• Self-pity• Tearfulness• For applying cold compressesto the affected area• For rich, fatty foods• For hormonal changes suchas those associated with pubertyor pregnancyPulsatilla(see page 61)6c hourlyup to 10 doses• Feelings of resentment oranger, especially concerninga loved one• For resting the eyes• For applying cold compressesto the affected area• When the stye is touched• For the suppression of emotions,especially following a quarrelStaphisagria(see page 54)6c hourlyup to 10 doses• Possible tension brought on byanxiety about health• Tendency to exaggerate smallproblems, even to the extent offearing death• Overexcitement at night• When lying down• For sleep• Before thunderstorms• For sexual intercourseAgaricus(see page 33)6c every 4 hoursup to 6 doses• Lack of confidence• Lack of mental stamina• For warmth• For applying warm compressesto the eyes• In summer• In cold air and drafts• In damp conditions• For applying gentle pressureto the eyes• For mental exertionSilica(see page 97)6c 4 times dailyup to 7 days