Weak Eyesight

The eyes are one of the most beautiful and precious of our senses, so important that they are commonly assimilated to express how precious any thing and / or person is to us. Eyes referred to as the Kapha version by the Ayurveda medicine texts are usually large and clear with thick lashes while those known as Pitta are sharp, penetrating and sensitive to the point of being very vulnerable for itching and reddening. There are also the Vata eyes that are normally small, dry and nervous looking. The eye is a very delicate organ and therefore Ayurveda health inscriptions suggest various ways and ailments to, first of all, prevent any damage to the eye and, when needed, to cure disorders caused.

Eye is one of the most important body parts in human body. Eyes are responsible in act of vision in humans. With the aid of our eyes we are able to see the things around us and perform our daily activities with great ease. Any disruption in the functioning of eyes leads to great difficulty and discomforts. Many general precautions should also be taken, Ayurveda for instance suggests avoiding reading in inadequate lighting settings and, of course, avoiding watching TV for a long period of time.

Eyesight and eye-related problems can be overlooked culprits when searching for headache causes. In fact, even people who wear corrective glasses may suffer from eye-related headaches. A person may falsely assume that wearing corrective eyewear means that their eyes are fine and therefore, can't be causing their headaches. Unfortunately, poor eyewear can be as much of a culprit for headaches as no eyewear in those who require it.

Ayurvedic Treatments and tips for Weak Eyesight

Although we use our eyes everyday, we rarely pay attention until there is some serious problem. Ayurveda advises to take care of health while in a healthy state. You can maintain perfect eyesight for most part of your life by following some simple remedies.

Every morning after waking up, fill your mouth with water, close the eyes and sprinkle water on them about 10-15 times. Be sure, as Ayurveda advises, to wake up before sunrise. Do not use hot water to wash the eyes
Do not wash the eyes or face when the body is sweating, especially after hard physical exercise or after being exposed to heat and sun.
Eating cabbage and carrots is very beneficial for the eyes. These should be eaten raw. It is all right to drink cabbage and carrot juice mixed together or separately.
Staying up late in the night and sleeping after sunrise is harmful for the eyes. In case of staying up late, drink a cup of water after each hour or half hour
Protect your eyes from dust, smoke, strong sunlight and strong wind. Avoid staying long in such conditions. In case you have to stay, blink often and massage the closed eyes gently with your palms
Try to maintain regular and clean bowel movements. Constipation weakens the eyesight. In addition; too much anxiety, mental stress, grief, anger and worry are harmful for the eyes.
Amla a very common herb to improve the eye sight.
Increase fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.
Vitamin A is directly responsible for the strength and power of the eyes. Hence, foods that are rich in vitamin A must be taken.
The triphala lotion is generally prescribed in case of eye problems.
Drink four to five liters of water daily.
Regular eye exercise maintains perfect eyesight. One simple method of exercise is moving the eyeball - right and left; upwards and downwards and rotating it in the clockwise and anti-clockwise directions.