The traditional remedies that we monitor the home -related home can often lead to further complications. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr. Calpan R, Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology, Sims Hospital, Channai said: “Many patients, especially the elderly or people in rural settings in India and on a global scale, resort to home remedies for common eye conditions, itching, redness, elements and dryness. Also Read Does your vision harm makeup? The ophthalmologist lists 7 eyes questions to be known; Tips for Preventing Shares
Know the pros and cons of ordinary home remedies:
1. Warm compress (clean fabric soaked in water)
The use of a warm compress is used to treat styles, inflammation for the eyelid, and sometimes for dry eyes. It often helps because it is safe and relieves mebomy and reduces inflammation. Cold and warm compresses are harmless when the fabric is not clean, and it is imbued with warm water and not burning hot water. Cleaning the inside of the eyes with tap water (non -sterile) is harmful. Any preparations in the eyes are harmful and can lead to blindness.
2. Cocos/coconut oil:
Using a home castor or coconut oil can help cure dry eyes, stabilizing the tear film, but the risk of contamination is higher. And unlike the prescribed eye drops, these homemade oils do not have a certain dosage that can be used and can be unregulated. Also Read Are confronted with changes in sight during postpartum? Eye surgeon shares 5 common reasons
3. Herbal decorations
Homemade, herbal eye drops, decorations and even rinsing are not sterile, they can introduce fungi, bacteria that lead to allergic reactions, cornea ulcers, crum, inflammation of the retina, and sometimes even loss. This may require hospitalization, prolonged antibiotics or even fast surgery. Eating colorful food (fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds) for the health of the eyes harmless.
4. Use of Kajal or Drums as a Form Eyes:
Anti is also known as the Hall, it is often applied along the centuries and waterline to protect the eyes from external impurities and improve vision. Homemade booing contains a lead sulfide, also known as Galen, which gives black pigment, herbs and remains of ash, camphor, castor oil, soot, fat and compounds. Also Read From time screen to nutrition: 10, approved by the expert, eye care habits to maintain healthy vision in 2025
These boodes contain a significant level of heavy metals, such as 30-70% lead, often in the form of lead sulphide. Chronic use of this can lead to poisoning and neurotoxicity, giving fuel and redness in most cases, which can develop to chronic conjunctivitis.
Note for readers: This article is intended only for information purposes rather than to replace professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of a doctor with any medical issues.
