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The Complete Book of Eye CareDr. M.S. Agarwal

About the Author

Dr. M.S. Agarwal (son of Dr. R.S. Agarwal, founder of Dr. Agarwal's Eye Institute)was born on 7th August 1928 at Bulandshahr (U.P.). He spent his childhood at Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry. He is an M.Sc. and M.D. from Calcutta and hasworked as Director and Principal of Dr. Agarwal's Eye Institute, New Delhi.He represented India at the Third Asian Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology held inSingapore.He is an advocate of yogic exercises and other natural methods together with properdiet.Dr. Agarwal was awarded a first prize by the Union Health Ministry for his book Ankhen written in Hindi.

Foreword

The Complete Book of Eye Care by the eminent eye specialist Dr. M.S. Agarwal,who has done pioneering work by popularising natural methods of protecting theeyes from various defects, should be of great interest and value to all. More thananything else, it is our vision which we desire to keep intact as long as we live.

Many expensive medicines and treatments are available today, but it should not beforgotten that the methods provided by nature are the best. These are not only moreeffective but are also less expensive.

The exercises given here are yogic as well as others. Yoga, as we all know, is anancient Indian science and is being increasingly practised all over the world today. I

highly recommend this book to the readers and advise them to follow it religiously tosave their vision, God's greatest gift, from deterioration.



Hari Om

PresidentIndian Heritage Research FoundationHimalayas

(Swami Chidanand Saraswati)

Introduction

Normal vision is essential for carrying out our day-to-day activities efficiently.Defective vision is a handicap and total loss of it is not only a personal tragedy but anational one too. In India lack of health education, unhygienic living conditions andmalnutrition contribute greatly to the problems related to the eyes. Of course, thatcurse of modern society, the television, is the greatest single factor responsible fordefective vision among urban people, especially children.

According to a World Health Organisation study, there are more than 10 millionpeople in the world today who are totally blind. Most countries are now realising theurgent need to deal with the problem of blindness, and have various programmesand plans for its prevention and cure. These include, among other things, extensiveuse of the audio-visual media for mass education.

India too is making tremendous efforts in this direction. Eye-camps are set up withteams of doctors and paramedical staff working day and night to perform operationson a mass scale. Patients trudge along for miles to avail of these facilities. Accordingto the surveys conducted, 1.3 million patients in India need to be treated by surgeryevery year but the total capacity is only for 80,000 patients.

The Government and voluntary agencies both need to intensify their efforts toremove this lacuna.

Various seminars, workshops and other programmes are conducted regularly tohighlight the problem of blindness and discuss ways and means of dealing with it.

The most important thing is to educate the masses and to make them understand theprecautions to be taken to prevent defective eyesight. People should cooperate withthe doctors to eradicate blindness from the country.

In this book, I have tried to speak to our readers with the help of illustrations. According to me, the principal cause of defective vision is overstraining the eyes,nervous tension, wrong use of the eyes and a wrong diet. A simple way out of this ismental relaxation, learning the correct use of eyes and proper balanced diet withVitamin A. I have also tried simple and effective treatment with herbal medicines andthe latest orthoptic treatment.



It is my sincere hope that this book will be of benefit to the young and the old, in ourcountry and elsewhere.

I gratefully acknowledge the love and affection of my friend Late Dr. B.M. Sinha(Editor, Evening News), Shri Rajendra Awasthy (Editor, Kadambani) and Ms. Madhvi

Malhotra of Hind Pocket Books who inspired me to write this book.I also pay my homage to my Gurudev, Shri Aurobindo, The Mother and my late fatherDr. R.S. Agarwal, a pioneer in natural treatment of eye diseases.

Himalayas

(Dr. M.S. Agarwal)

Treating Eyes Through Natural Methods

The courtyard outside the doctor's office is crowded with children and grown-ups.Some are as young as five-year old, others middle-aged and older, but the majorityare school and college-going students.Each one is engaged in sunning, palming, swinging, shifting, rocking or practising onthe Snellen Chart. Some ares winging the pencil in a slow motion, as they follow themovement with one eye, while the other is kept covered with a patch. All haveearnest, rather harrowed expressions. They are suffering from defective eyesight.Dr. M.S. Agarwal, who has been treating defective eyesight through natural methodsfor 48 years, shakes his head in despair. "What is going to happen in another tenyears?" he asks. "Each one of these children here has spoilt his/her eyesight bywatching TV and video movies for hours."Just then a small boy and his mother enter the office. The woman asks hesitantly ifher son can see the Sunday movie on TV for "just a little while".



Figure 1: Diosonic Massage by Dr. Agarwal

The doctor looks up sternly, "Nahin, Bllkul Nahin", he says. "Not even for a minute"."This new craze for videos is going to turn more children blind than any deficiency intheir diet. They think it is a sign of affluence to have a colour TV and video recorder.Some of these children watch as many as three movies in one evening. They areslowly going blind".Next to me, a girl sits on a stool, one eye covered with a patch, as she swings from

side to side and alternately opens and closes her eyes. She is totally absorbed inwhat she is doing - intent on what she considers some magical process by which hereyes will suddenly be able to see again.

"Now everyone has a TV", says the doctor. "Look at the lower income group flats.There are more TV antennae there, than a top the houses of the wealthy. The roomsare small and the parents allow children watch TV from very close to the screen. TVshould be watched from a distance of at least ten feet and for not more than 45minutes at a time for those with normal eyes. For those whose sight is alreadydefective, TV viewing should not be permitted at all - or only for very short periods.

"While they are sitting and watching they eat nuts, chips, popcorn, and drink aeratedwaters. They sits lumped in chairs for long hours, their eyes fixed on the small



screen. If their parents were determined to destroy their children's eyes, they couldhardly have thought of a better way", he added.

Dr. Agarwal's natural treatment is based on the Bates method of "better sight withoutglasses". The treatment begins by putting the patient on a natural diet. Coffee and

tea are forbidden, all fried foods are on the banned list and cokes, bottled soft drinks,white sugar and hot spicy foods are to be avoided. Milk, fruits and fruit juices, freshgreen vegetables, honey, lemon and curd can be freely included. A slumped, sittingposition restricts the circulation to the head, neck and eyes, with detrimental effectson the eyes. The body needs good, healthy, fresh blood circulating in the head topromote good eyesight. When children and adults sit for long hours in front of thesmall screen, eye strain is inevitable, there is



Figure 2

tension and physical and mental strain, and the eyes become weaker and weaker.

Dr. Agarwal's instructions for viewing TV and I.C. Video include viewing for limited

periods of 40 to 50 minutes, at the correct distance and in the correct posture, whichis with the chin slightly raised. Children with acute myopia or other defects should notwatch TV at all. Nor should children be allowed to do their homework while TV is on.If children are sleepy and tired or suffering from colds, headaches or flu, then TVshould be totally avoided.

All the patients who had come to the clinic were hoping to have their eyesightrestored. In the early stages, these defects can be cured and, according to thedoctor, children were generally the best patients, once it had been explained to themhow they were ruining their sight. But parents too should cooperate by not watchingTV at all hours and switching the set off when the children are at home.

Palming the Eyes

There were some young men, patiently palming and sunning their eyes, and swingingin front of vertical iron grills. Their chances of entering the armed forces had beenruined by weak and defective eyesight.Miraculous cures have been effected by those who stick to the programme withoutdeviation. It is not particularly easy these days to go for long walks, play games, swimand exercise, when every one else is watching TV and video. All sport is good for theeyes. Following the flight of the ball is an excellent

exercise for the eyes. Swimming, walking and yoga asanas improve the circulationand bring fresh blood to nourish the eyes. Sunning in the early morning or lateevening with closed eyes relieves all sorts of eye discomfort and strain.

Surprisingly, meditation is good for the eyes, since the mind and body are bothrelaxed at this time and the eyes behind closed lids get healed.

The eyes, they say, are the windows of the soul. Certainly happenings, thoughts andemotions are reflected first in our eyes. Tension, ill-health, fear and stress have amarked effect on them. The yogi's say, "Tense eyes, tense body, tense mind".

The three common faults in human vision are: not using peripheral vision; staring (anon-focused, unblinking condition); and not moving the eyes sufficiently in theirsockets - all these conditions are prevalent while watching TV.

Flabby Muscles

Reflecting the general condition of the body, the muscles of the eye may be in aflabby state with too little tone, or in a high-strung state which may in due course oftime alter the natural shape of the eyeball. Lack of full movement seriously affectseye muscles, and repeated small, tense eye actions (as when watching the mini TV

screen) strains and disables the eye function. Just as a muscle will ache if held for



too long in one position, so the intrinsic eye muscles tend to become exhaustedwhen confined to watching movements on a small screen.

Watching TV for long hours or seeing one or more movies on video encourages theeye to perform a restricted range of actions and it slowly becomes less elastic, less

adaptable and too easily tired.

A young woman entered the doctor's office, pushing a reluctant child ahead Of her:"Doctor", she said, «he can't see the blackboard in school any more".

The doctor looked up from his desk and sighed. "How many hours does he watch TVeveryday?" he asked, and one more young patient joined the endless queue insearch of good eyesight.

If he comes early enough, he has a good chance of regaining his normal eyesight. Ifhe follows instructions and cultivates awareness of what is good and what is bad for

his eyes, he has a good chance of maintaining the improvement.

Prevention

Prevention is always better than cure. Natural methods for prevention and cure ofeye defects recommended here are based on the Bates method of "Better eyesightwithout glasses". A balanced diet, correct postures, exercise, personal hygiene andfresh air are highly recommended for prevention of eye defects.

The three common faults of vision are: not using peripheral vision, staring (a non-focused, unblinking condition)and not moving the eyes sufficiently in their sockets. Allthese conditions are there while watching TV. Therefore TV and Video viewingshould be restricted to 40 to 50 minutes especially for children. The viewing shouldbe do neat a correct distance (at least 10 feet) and in the correct posture (sittingupright). If these habits are formed in childhood, they can help prevent manyproblems in the future.

Miraculous cures have been effected by strictly adhering to the programme detailedhere. In the hustle and bustle of crowded city life it is not easy to find parks or openspaces for morning walks orto play outdoor games or do other exercises regularly. Swimming, walking and yogic

asanas

improve the blood circulation and bring fresh blood to nourish the eyes.

Sun Treatment

Sun Treatment is very useful in relieving all kinds of eye discomforts. It gives newenergy to the retina and the eye muscles.



Figure 3: Sun Treatment

Method : Sit comfortably facing the sun with eyes closed and sway the body from

side to side gently or moving on a rocking chair. Continue for five to ten minutesmorning or evening or when the sun is mild in the sky. Never take it when it is too hotor the body feels uncomfortable. Application of honey (medicated) or Vizon with thehelp of a glass or silver rod in each eye is very useful. After enjoying the sun treatment, come to the shade and wash your eyes with coldwater.

Washing the Eyes

Method I: Take an eye cup of filtered water and mix 5 drops of Opthalmo Special init. Change the water for each eye.



Figure 4: Washing the Eyes



In cold days lukewarm water may be used.

Figure 5: Palming

in such a way that no pressure is felt on the delicate eye balls. When all the light iscut off by palming, imagine something pleasant such as beautiful flowers, etc.If you feel relaxed, the period can be extended.

Swinging

This is a very useful exercise which relaxes the eye muscles as well as the mind.Method : Facing the bar stand with your feet about a foot apart. Then move yourbody side to side like a pendulum. While swinging, your sight moves on the groundand you feel the opposite movement.Never fix your sight on the bars. The movement should be slow and not very fast.Swinging with open eyes may be done ten times. Then close your eyes and do thesame and imagine the movement of the bars. This exercise can be done sitting orstanding.



Neck Exercise

This exercise is very useful in cases of ocular imbalance.Method : Move your head clockwise slowly while keeping the eyes closed. Beforestarting the movement stop the breath slowly, take the full round and exhale it when

your chin comes to the normal position. This exercise may be done five to seventimes. (Figs. 8, 9, 10 and 11)Now move the chin from right to left. While starting the movement inhale slowly andexhale it

Figure 7: Swinging - II



Figure 8: Neck Exercise - I

while taking the reverse round. Repeat five to seven times. (See figs. 12 and 13)Now bring the chin to the normal position and touch the chest and slowly inhale.Move the chin upward and take it as back as possible and exhale the air. Thisexercise may be done five to seven times. (Fig. 14).This exercise is very helpful in cases of spondylitis also.

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Figure 10: Neck Exercise - III



Figure 12: Neck Exercise - V



Figure 15: Pencil Exercise - I



Figure 17: Pencil Exercise - III



Figure 19: Penci l Exercise - V

pencil and you will feel the distant objects swinging on the opposite side. Repeatseven to ten times.



Figure 20: Pencil Exercise - VI

Eye Massage

This exercise is very helpful in improving the blood circulation of eye muscles.Method: With the index fingers of both hands apply light pressure on the uppereyebrow - do circular massage.The movement of the fingers should be very light andcircular on the orbit portion of the



Figure 22: Eye Massage

Acupressure

Acupressure is an Eastern therapy which helps cure disease of various parts of thebody. For eye problems one can try putting pressure on the points around the eyes

and brows, as shown in the picture.Pressure is put for 2 to 3 minutes at a time and one may do this 3 or 4 times in a day.



For proper treatment one may consult a doctor specialising in this therapy. Thistreatment has proved useful in severe cases of eye diseases.With the light pressure of the index finger or thumb applied to the particular portion ofthe face

Figure 23: Acupressure Points

or eye. It helps in giving energy and relaxation.

• Apply light pressure to the temporal portion of the face for a few minutes. This

is very helpful in the inflamed condition of the eyes and cataract. (Fig. 24a)

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• Apply light pressure to the lower edge of eyebrows for a few minutes. Thisrelaxes the tension in cases of glaucoma and retinal diseases.

• Apply gentle pressure with the help of index finger to the middle portion of theforehead. This is good for glaucoma cases. (Fig. 24b)

• Apply light pressure below the eye with the index finger. This helps in cases of

defective vision and floating specks.• An early morning walk with Acupressure sandals gives energy and keeps

many diseases away.• Apply light pressure on the tip of the nose with the help of the index finger.

Good for cases of nasal cough.• Apply pressure to the edge of the nose. Helpful in cases of nasal defect. (Fig.

24c)• Apply pressure with the help of the index finger on the upper portion of the lip

and below the nose. Helpful in cases of giddiness and floating specks. (Fig.24d)

• Apply pressure to the lower edge of the ear. Helpful in cases of defective

vision. (Fig. 24e)

Figure 24b: Acupressure















Figure 24d: Acupressure

Figure 24e: Acupressure

Steam Bath

This is very useful in case of eye inflammation and defective vision.

Method: Take a small electric kettle. Fill it with water, boil the water and allow its

vapour to come out. Before the water gets boiled, add a few leaves of Tulsi plant in it.Then expose your eyes to light steam coming out of the kettle for a few seconds.



While doing so, cover your head with a cloth to provide sufficient supply of vapour toyour eyes.

Figure 25: Steam Bath

Cold Pads

After the eye exercises or when one feels strain in the eyes, cold pads giverelaxation.



Figure 26: Cold Pads

Method: Take two cotton pads, dip them in cold water and place them gently on theeyes. You can cover both the eyes with a small bandage.

Yogic and Other Exercises

A lot has been said and written about the miraculous effect of Yoga on the body andmind. Yogic asanas help greatly not only in preventing diseases but in curing themtoo. There are several yogic exercises which are helpful in keeping the eyes healthyand trouble-free.Two kinds of yogic exercises are given here. The first set of exercises, likepranayam, surya namaskar, pavan muktasana,jal neti and others can be learnt byfollowing the instructions given here and perfected by regular practice. For the otherset of exercises, such as shalabh asana, sarvangasana, matsyasana, bhujangasana,etc., one needs an instructor as doing them the wrong way could lead to otherproblems.The efficacy of these exercises cannot be over emphasised. The candle exercise, thepencil exercise, central fixation on the Om chart and the cross chart are equallyimportant and should be done regularly. Regularity is very important for achieving thedesired result.There is a Yogic saying, "tense eyes, tense body, tense mind". It is not enough to tryand keep your

eyes healthy if your general health is poor and the mind tense. Relaxation of thebody and mind are important.Remember, exercises are only one part of the entire

programme. Others should also be followed religiously to deriveut most benefit fromthe exercises.



Pawan Muktasana

Lie on the back and fold your legs on the chest. Wrap the arms around the knees andbreathe deeply. Exhale slowly while pressing the knees to the abdomen. Repeat theexercise a few times.

Figure 27: Pawan Muktasana

Surya namaskar

Suryanamaskar comprises twelve positions:

Stage 1

Stand upright with feet together, join the palms together close to your chest and therelax the whole body.Breathe in a normal way.



Stage 1 Stage 2

Stage 2

Raise the arms straight above the head (separated by one shoulder width), whilegently bending back the head and the trunk. Inhale while raising the arms.

Stage 3

Bend forward till the arms touch the ground either on the side or in front of the feet.Bend the head towards the knee, as close as possible, without bending the legs, andwithout straining. While bending forward exhale.Expel maximum air by contractingthe abdomen at the end.

Stage 3

Stage 4



Stretch the right leg backwards, as far back as you can. Simultaneously bend the leftleg at the knee, but don't move the foot. The position of the arms remains the same. Arch your back bending the head back and look upwards.Inhale while you stretch theleft leg.

Stage 4

Stage 5

Take the left leg back to the side of the right leg and raise the- buttocks in the air;lower the head between the arms. Legs and arms should be straight, forming twoside of a triangle. Heels should touch the ground as far as possible. Expel breathwhile you straighten the right leg.

Stage 5

Stage 6

Lower your body so that the toes, the two knees, the chest, the hands and the chintouch the ground while the hips and abdomen are slightly raised off the ground.Breath should be out; no inhaling.



Stage 6

Stage 7

Straighten the arms from the elbows while lowering legs, buttocks and stomach flat

on the ground as you

Stage 7

raise the body waist upward. Bending the head backwards- Breathe in while raisingthe body and the head backward.

Stage 8

This is a repetition of stage 5.

Stage 9

This is a repetition of stage 4 with left leg bent instead of the right.

Stage 9

Stage 10




Stage 11


Stage 12


This constitutes half-a-round. In the next half from position 4, start with left legforward and in 9 bend the right leg. The right leg takes the position of the left andvice-versa.This exercise restores lost vitality, both physical and mental, as it is an excellentmethod of loosening all the joints and the muscles besides massaging the internalorgans. Relaxation of eye-related nerves is beneficial to the eyes.

Shavasana

Lie on the back, with legs stretched out, slightly apart. Close the eyes, breathe slowlyand deeply. Consciously relax every part of the body, and stay in this position forsometime. Try to feel like a corpse.

Figure 28: Shavasana

Siddhasana

This asana is good for relaxing the body and the mind.

Method: Stretch the legs forward, bend the legs at the knees and place the heel atthe point between the anus and the scrotum. Fold the right leg and place the heelagainst the pubic bone.



Figure 30: Padmasana

Shanmukhi Mudra

Practise, as shown below, pressing your eyes with the fingers. Relax while doing soand breathe slowly. This will help relieve your eyes of strain.



Figure 31: Shanmukhi Mudra

Vajrasana

This asana relaxes the body and the mind.

Method: Sit on your knees, keeping the legs and toes parallel to the ground. The

buttocks will rest on the soles of your feet and the thigh over the legs.



Figure 32: Vajrasana

Shalabhasana

Lie on the stomach, with the chin touching the ground. Inhale, tense the arms, clenchthe fists and raise the legs. Hold for a few seconds. Then exhale and lower the legs.Relax. Repeat the exercise a few times.



Figure 34: Bhr ingasana

Sarvangasana

Lie down on your back. Slowly raise the legs. Lift the trunk, hips and legs vertically.Rest the elbows on the ground firmly and support the back with both your hands.Press the chin against your chest. Breathe slowly and concentrate on the thyroidgland. It is very good for eye patients because it activates blood circulation in thehead. This asana is very good for building the body. It removes dyspepsia,constipation and gastrointestinal disorders.



Figure 35: Sarvangasana

Matsyasana

Assume Padmasana. Lie on the back without allowing the feet to leave the ground,raise the trunk up. Rest the top of the head on the ground. Hold the toes with thehand.This asana is very good for neck-larynx and wind pipe - and also for eye patients.

Figure 36: Matsyasana



Bhujangasana

Lie on the stomach, with palms on the ground. Inhale and, supporting yourself on thearms, raise the head and the trunk, leaning backwards. Stay in this position for a fewseconds, then exhale slowly and return to the starting position. Repeat the exercise a

few times.

Figure 37: Bhujangasana

Jal Neti

This is a simple yoga treatment to clear the toxic material that collects inside thenose. Many people have nasal defects that affect their eyesight. After doing Jal Netiyou will feel relaxed. If done regularly, it improves one's vision most effectively.

Method: Take a Jal Neti pot (a small round pot specially designed for this purpose)and fill it with warm water. Mix in a spoonful of salt. Slowly bend yourself and placethe nozzle of the pot at one of the openings of your nose. Slowly bend the pot lettingwater flow inside. In a minute, the warm water will start coming out of the othernostril.

Change the nozzle of the pot to the other nostril and repeat the process. Let thewarm water flow out. Keep sneezing out the water from the nostrils so that noneremains inside.

This will eject a lot of impurities from the nose and give you great relaxation.



Figure 38: Jal Neti

Pranayama (Nadi Sodhan)

Stage 1

Sit in any of the meditative poses such as Padmasana, Siddhasana, Sukhasana,etc., but not Vajrasana. It should be a pose which can be comfortably maintained forat least 15 minutes. Place the hands on the knees, straighten the spine, hold thehead up-right so that it faces directly forward and relax the whole body. Close theeyes and mentally prepare the mind and body for the forthcoming practice. For a fewminutes be aware only of the body and the breath.

Now start the practice.

Keeping the left hand on the knee, raise the right hand. The right fingers should

control the flow of air through the nostrils in the following way:The index and middle fingers should remain on the eye brow center (bhrumadhya)throughout the whole practice.The thumb should be near the right nostril so that itcan control the flow of air by pressing the side of the nostril.The third finger should beplaced beside the left nostril so that it can control the flow of air in the left nostril.Close the right nostril with the thumb. Inhale through the left nostril and then exhalethrough the same nostril.



Figure 39: Pranayama - Stage 1

The rate of inhalation and exhalation should be normal. Breathe in and out five times.Release the pressure of the thumb on the side of the right nostril. Press the side ofthe left nostril with the ring finger to prevent the flow of air.Inhale and exhale through the right nostril. Again the rate of respiration should benormal. Repeat five times.Respiration through each nostril five times in turn is oneround. Practise 25 rounds. The practitioner should not breathe heavily and thereshould be no sound as the air passes through the nostrils. After 15 days, leave Stage 1 and practise Stage 2.Stage 2

Alternate nostril breathing. Close the right nostril with the thumb.

Inhale through the left nostril. At the end of the inhalation close the left nostril with thering finger, release the pressure of the thumb on the right nostril and breathe out

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through the right nostril. Then inhale through the right nostril, open the left nostril andexhale through the left nostril. This is one round. In this stage, the practitioner shouldstart counting the length of each inhalation and exhalation. The counting should bedone mentally by repeating 1-Om, 2-Om, 3-Om, etc. The time for inhalation andexhalation should be equal. For example, in 5 and out 5, or whatever number is

comfortable. Do not strain under any circumstances.

After a few days try to increase the period of inhalation and exhalation, maintainingthe same 1 to 1 ratio.In other words, try to increase the time of inhalation to 6 and thetime of exhalation also to 6. When this is easily achieved try to obtain a count of 7 forinhalation and 7 for exhalation. Do not force the breath in anyway. Be careful not tospeed up the counting during exhalation to compensate for shortage of breath. At theslightest sign of discomfort reduce the time of each inhalation and exhalation ordiscontinue the practice for a day.



Figure 40: Pranayama - Stage 2

Other Exercises

Two 'O' Exercise

Keep the sight on the white centre of the letter 'O'. Blink gently. Note that the whitecentre seems to be whiter than the rest. Further, note that the blackness of the letter



'O' is darker than the other 'O' which is within the field of vision. Close the eyes for asecond and imagine 'O' and repeat. One will see the whiter outline darker.Do theexcercise five times. This improves Central Fixation and brings energy to the CentralSpot (Fovea Centralis).(a) Look at the top letter and then shift to the small letter. Repeat several times. If the

practice is successful,the letters and the black line between the two letters will appearto move in the opposite direction and the small letter will appear blacker than thelarger one.If not successful after a few trials, rest the eyes by closing them and palming, and tryagain.(b) Look at a point above the top of the big letter so as to see the bottom portionclearly.Then look at a point below the bottom part of the letter so as to see the top of theletter clearly.



Figure 41: Two 'O' Exercise

Repeat three times.

If successful, the letter will appear to move up and down, and the vision will improve.

Then repeat on the small letter.

Imagination Exercise

The exercise is meant to obtain Central Fixation (Trataka) at a near point.

Method: Look at the black dot from a distance of 72 cms, and observe its darknesswith both the eyes. After gazing at the dot for some time you will feel it has got darkerand a flame is seen moving like in a fire.Now close your eyes. You will see the dot inyour imagination and your mind will feel relaxed.

Figure 42: Imagination Exercise - I

Here is another variation of the Central Fixation exercise, which you can try in thesame manner.



Figure 43: Imagination Exercise - II

Central Fixation on Om Chart

Look at the Om Chart for a few seconds and then close your eyes, meditating on thefigure. Open your eyes and look at the flames, then again, closing the eyes meditateon it. Repeat this process by looking at various other parts of the figure andmeditating on them.



Figure 44: Central Fixation on Om Chart

Central Fixation on the Cross Chart

One can concentrate on this Cross Chart also in the same way as with the Om Chart.In this case fix your mindon the point at the centre of the Cross.



Figure 45: Central Fixation on the Cross Chart

Trataka / Candle Exercise

Sit-in a quiet, dark place and look at the lighted flame. Keep the sight at the blue partof the flame and blink gently. Now try to imagine the lighted flame with closed eyes.

If the visualization is not perfect, again look at the blue part of the flame and try toimagine the same without making any effort.



Figure 46: Trataka / Candle Exercise

When you are able to visualize the flame in your imagination, then open your eyes.Read the testing chart or photo print. This exercise can be done with both the eyes.One may palm the eyes whenever they feel strained. This exercise gives perfectcontrol over the mind. This is also known as the Trataka.

Note:

• Keep the flame at a distance where one can see it clearly.• Do Trataka in a peaceful place.• While doing the exercise sit in a relaxed posture.

Useful General Hints

A balanced diet and adequate exercise are crucial factors for general health andclear vision. However, in today's urban scenario people have irregular eating habits,

without enough exercise and usually live at an hectic pace in the midst ofconsiderable environmental pollution and degradation. These factors are the grim,inevitable consequence of modern life, far removed from a direct, earthy connectionwith nature.The pleasure of eating rich food saturated with fat and cholesterol, is short-lived, asyou eventually pay a heavy price for it with your health. So, say no to heavy, spicyfood whenever you can, since it leads to a pain in the joints, cardiac problems,stomach ulcers, migraine, backache besides skin and eye problems. Evenmedication and treatment is ineffective if your diet is unsuitable.Nourishing meals at set hours can work wonders for your health. Have substantialbreakfast, a light lunch and dinner.Chew your food well. Milk and certain milk

products are recommended along with ayurvedic tonics Chyavanaparsh or



Drakshasava. Avoid high-calorie foods like ice-creams, chocolates, milk-shakes,cakes, desserts, jams, jellies and aerated drinks.

Refrain from drinking strong tea or coffee, alcohol, smoking or chewing tobacco andheavy medication. Though these may give you a temporary feeling of well-being, they

are likely to cause irreparable damage to your health. Expectant mothers, especially,should avoid these since they cause congenital defects to the foetus Excessivesmoking and consumption of pan masala often results in cancer besides impairedvision.Wash eyes regularly with rose water to keep them clean, fresh and relaxed. Do nottake medicine or use eye drops without first consulting your doctor. Certain strongdrugs can lead to mental disorders and eye diseases, if used carelessly. Refrain fromexcessive use of antibiotics or sulphur eye-drops.Correct reading habits need to be inculcated at an early age. Often, children readand eat at the same time Some even have a book open while watching television,taking the cue from adults around them. Too much television viewing causes eye

strain. Greater awareness from adults in the family therefore becomes imperative, asthey should refrain from such practices and discourage them in their children. Youngeyes behind thick glasses should serve as a chilling reminder.Even excessive sleep or lack of it, over-eating or too many fasts can all adverselyaffect your eyes.For clearer vision, eat plenty of green and yellow fruits supplemented withvegetables, since they are rich in vitamin C, A and iron. Also recommended are soupand juices before or in between meals, especially Karela (bittergourd) juice andpapaya since they are good for the liver too and prevent constipation.

So does one spoon of triphala powder or gulkand at bed-time. Eat sprouted grainsand drink plenty of water.

Avoid Mental Strain

Yogic asanas keep your body healthy and active, while pranayama (breathingrhythmically), helps you to relax. Meditation should be done early in the morning andin the evening.Use either a dim or green light in a well ventilated room and never bright red bulbs. Anoisy atmosphere results in tension. Light-colour curtains, flowers and mild perfumehelp to produce a soothing effect.

Morning walks on dew-covered grass or along a sea-shore refresh both body andsoul. So does a light body massage as you listen to soft music. Oil massages arealso good for your health. Unwind by bathing or showering with luke warm water.Laughter and a positive attitude to life reduces stress. Negative thoughts and worryover trifles should be set aside, at least for the day. Do not start arguments duringmeals. The company of children will keep you happy.Play outdoor/indoor games withchildren whenever you can.

Daily Diet Programme

Breakfast

Milk with carrot kheer, dalia (whole wheat)or cornflakes. Toast with butter or cheese

or tomato.



Fruits: Papaya, apple, pears, cherries,mango etc. Almond milk with amla, carrotand apple Murabba.

10 A.M.

Fruit juice - Orange-apple-mausami orgrapes or vegetable soup.

Green vegetables - tomato with torai,ghia, spinach, beetroot with cream.

Lunch

Salad: tomato, carrot, radish, cucumberetc.Green vegetables: cabbage, carrot, ghia,torai, beans, spinach, parmal etc.Curd, a little rice and chapati.NO SPICY AND FRIED FOOD. Take boiled vegetables.

4 P.M. Mango or almond milk and fruit. Apple

juice is very good.

Dinner

Light dinner of salad, green vegetables, alittle dal, rice and chapati.Pickles: Only lemon with meals.For non-vegetarians - mixed vegetables inboiled meat. AVOID FRIED RED MEAT.

Mineral Chart

Mineral Importance Source

Calcium Strong bones and teeth, nerve function.

Dairy product,

fresh green vegetables, eggs,almonds and soyabean.

PhosphorusKey element in reactions and storage ofcell energy.

Dairy products, beans, peas,and soyabeans.

PotassiumMajor mineral within body cells,essential for fluid balance and cellreaction.

Fruits-banana, apricots etc.;potatoes and green vegetable.

MagnesiumBasic requirement of all cells, importantfor electrical activity of nerves andmuscles.

Fresh green vegetables, peas,beans, cereals and nuts.

Iodine Thyroid gland. Iodized salt and sea food.

IronManufacture of haemoglobin. It is anoxygen carrying compound in theblood.Important during pregnancy.

Green vegetables, spinachsalad, beet root, cereals,soyabean, wheat and eggs.

Mineral Importance Source

Fluoride,Copper

Protects against tooth decay, oxygenuptake of the cells and cell enzyme.

Water, fluoride tooth paste,beans, peas, nuts, wheatproduct, sea food, liver.

SodiumMaintains body fluid balance, musclecontraction and nerve reaction.

Cereals and vegetables.



Vitamin Chart

Vitamin Importance Source

A (Retinol)Maintains cell membrane, retina, liningof the lungs, strengthens the digestivesystem and bones.

Green and yellow vegetables,fruits, eggs and liver

B Utlization of carbohydrates in the body.Whole grain, cereals, nuts,peas, beans and pork.

B2(Riboflavin)

Release of energy and body repairFlour, liver, poultry products,whole grain, and lean meat.

Niacin(Nicotinic Acid)

Body fuel and oxygen. Milk, cheese and eggs.

Vitamin Importance Source

B4

(Pyridoxine)

Red Blood cellsMilk, whole grain, eggs, liver

and lean meat.Pantothenic Acid

Energy to body cells Whole grain, nuts, egg yolk.

Biotin Skin and Circulatory system.Fresh vegetables, nuts, eggyolk, liver, kidney

B12RBC production in bone marrow andnervous system.

Dairy products, eggs andmeat.

Folic Acid RBC productionFresh vegetables, fish andeggs.

C (Ascorbic Acid) Bones, teeth and tissue repair.

Citrus fruits, tomatoes,

cabbage, strawberries andpotatoes.

D Blood calcium levels and bone growth.Dairy products, eggs, fish andsunlight

EUtilization of fatty substances and cellmembranes.

Vegetable oil and sproutedgrains.

K Blood clotting and Intestinal bacteria. Leafy vegetables.

Herbal Medicines

Eye Drops - Very cooling and refreshing for the eyes

Please refer to hardcopy available from Hind Pocket Books.

Eye Drops - Good for inf lamed eyes and vision


Eye Drops - Good for vis ion


Eye Drops to Soothe

http://eye.taragana.com/hardcopy.html









Eye Lotion for Washing - Especially good for early stage of cataract


Eye Tonic Juice - Very good tonic for the eye


Eye Tonic


Eye Tonic in Winter


Liver Tonic


General Tonic 1


General Tonic 2


Tonic for Diabetes

Take 12 leaves of Bail & Neem and mash them well. 5 leaves each of tulsi, jamun,giloyand gular . Mash them well. Mix 5 black munakka and black pepper. Make pillsand take after meals.

Tonic


Effects of Television and Computer

TV provides knowledge, but children and adults watch it in a wrong manner, whichcauses visual defects.Sit at a proper distance, five to six metres away from the TV. This protects the eyesfrom the bad effect of theX-rays of the TV screen.

Never

watch TV if the colour picture is shaking or it is presenting defective colours.





















if the eyes are inflamed or watering.

from a close distance or in a bending posture.

if suffering from a headache.

in a reclining posture.

from a close distance if pregnant.mind is disturbed.

Figure 47: Television Viewing

Correct Reading

Keep the book lower than the chin so that the lids may be raised. Blink twice while

reading a line. Avoid reading for long hours in the sun. The glare strains the eyes.Reading while lying on the bed should also be avoided.



Correct Reading Incorrect Reading

Figure 48

Correct Writing

While writing your sight should move with the pen. Never try to read written letterswhile writing. If you want to read, stop writing; move the chin slowly and read.

Moving the eyeballs backwards and reading the letters is harmful, and it causes eyestrain and headache.



Figure 49: Correct Writ ing

Common Defects

There are some common eye defects like Trichiasis, Trachoma Conjunctivitis, etc. forwhich treatment has been suggested.Most of these defects can be got rid of by following the instructions given here. Thereare some eye defects, however,which need a specialist's attention, like Glaucoma,Cataract, Iritis, Pterygium, etc. Some of these defects can be corrected only bysurgery. An eye surgeon should be consulted in the early stages. Almost all diseasescan be cured if treated in time. Delay or neglect on the part of the patients renders itdifficult for the doctor to effect a complete cure.Names of common defects are: Squint, trachoma, ocular imbalance blepharit is,spring catarrh progressive myopia.



Trichiasis

In this state a few small scattered and distorted eyelashes get turned inwardly andrub on the cornea. Dirty and infected eyelids, and burn injuries lead to trichiasis.

Prevention and Precautions Eyelids should be kept clean with warm water. Proper medication in sore eyeprevents this condition. Avoid irritation of the cornea. Trichiasis leads to lacrymation(watering of the eyes), foggy vision, gritty sensation; sometimes,even cornea ulcersmay occur in the eye. It causes loss of sleep.

Trachoma

It is a very common infection of the eye. Atmospheric dust, smoke and strong lightmay cause inflammation of the eyes, hence these should be avoided. Trachomacauses redness of the eye, swelling, uneasy sandy sensation,constant irritation and a

tendency to rub frequently on the conjunctival layer (inner side) of the eye. Aboutone-fifth of the world population is affected by it. Its complication can lead to the lossof vision. It is a contagious disease and can pass from person to person. A personsuffering from conjunctivitis should not use others' handkerchiefs.and towels. Theadvancement of trachoma to the second or the third stage can be prevented byproper use of eye lotions, triphala and medicines. Nutritious diet is very essential.

Blepharitis

It is a common inflammatory condition at the margin of the eyelids. Crusts and scalesare seen between eyelashes.Ulcerated lids become red and swollen. Pain and, attimes, mild photophobia with lacrymation causes problems.

Girls and boys, of fair complexion living in poor hygienic conditions are prone todevelop this defect. Early treatment can prevent the condition from becoming chronic.

Prevention and Precautions The best treatment is to clear the crusts with mild fomentation and proper medicines.Clean the eye lashes 2-3 times a day. The condition becomes worse after taking friedor spicy food. Hence avoid it.Early stage of conjunctivitis and nasal problems should be properly treated. Patients

suffering from measles should not be exposed to dust, smoke and strong light toavoid complications of blepharitis.

Conjunctivitis

It is inflammation of the conjunctiva which makes the eyes red. It is more marked inthe fornix layer and fades towards the cornea. Mild itching and a sandy sensation isfelt in the eyelids. At times there is hot sensation.Glare is felt while moving- in thesun.

Prevention and Precautions

The condition is worsened by exposure to smoke, strong wind, or high intensity flame(e.g. welding flame). Any foreign body on the Conjunctiva should be removed with



great care. Flu can worsen the infection. Give complete rest to the eye.Handkerchiefs, towels and fingers should be kept clean. Mild saline lotion or rosewater may be used for cleaning the eyes.

Use eye drops or ointments as advised. If the inflammation is due to an injury or a

blow, cold compress and complete rest are very helpful.Rest in a dim light if the eyes have been hurt by exposure to snow.

Corneal Ulcer

Corneal Ulcer is an inflammation of the corneal layer of the eye. It is observed as awhite spot on the cornea.

Prevention and Precautions Avoid corneal injury which can be caused in various ways: a foreign body like sand ormetal particles, fire works, gulal or coloured water during holi festival watery

discharge from smallpox or herpes-zoster, and heavy smoking,etc. Eye infection canbe due to trachoma, dipthertic conjunctivitis, gonorrheal ophthalmia and lack oflacrymation.Mental tension can cause inflammative glaucoma which, in turn, bringsulcer formation on the cornea. Always keep the eyes clean and moist.Consult an eye specialist in the early stage.

Spring Catarrh

This is an uncommon conjunctival disease which attacks both the eyes and lasts formany seasons in weak children (mostly male). A bluish white film is observed aroundcornea with a mild inflammation of the conjunctiva. There is a feverish sensation,lacrymation. Itching and photophobia.

Appetite is poor. Worms are observed in the stool.

Prevention and Precautions Improve your general health with a balanced diet. Avoid eye strain. Keep away fromdust and smoke. Take cold compress with advised medical eye treatment. Cleaneyes with an eye lotion. Take anti-worm treatment if required. Use coloured glasses.Strolling on green grass or along a seashore is very helpful.

Pterygium

It is a triangular fold of membrane from conjunctival layer to the cornea. If advanced,it may lead to blindness.In early stages, a layer of red blood vessels is seen whichchanges to a white membrane. There is irritation, watering and dimness of vision. It ismostly seen in one eye (rarely in both the eyes) in elderly persons.

Prevention and Precautions Use coloured glasses which keep the eyes well covered. Avoid strong wind, smokeor dust, eye strain, and constipation. Keep general health good by taking light,vitaminised diet.

The best treatment is surgery by a specialist.



Xerosis

Xerosis is dryness of the eye in which the lacrymal apparatus is not much affectedbut secretion of the membrane is impaired. The lustre of the cornea is reduced. Itcauses cicatrical degeneration of the conjunctival layer.Lack of vitamin A in the diet

causes this disease. It is mostly seen in children and young adults. Small or bigtriangular spots are seen near the cornea. Keratomalacia are seen in advancedcases. It is more common in the summer season.

Prevention and Precautions Avoid taking food which lacks in Vitamin A. General improvement in the diet andVitamin A will be helpful. Wash your eyes regularly with triphala lotion or rose water.Walking on green grass and the greenery of hillsare good for the eyes.

Herpes Zoster

It is a viral infection on the face. It brings fever and body pain; swelling on the eyelids,and small or large maculae (dots) are observed on the cornea.

Prevention and Precautions The eyelids and the skin around the eyelids should be kept clean. Take completerest. Use of eye drops with Vitamin C and a vitaminised diet in general is helpful inreducing the infection. Use coloured glasses. Delay in treatment can affect the vision.Isolation from others is important.

Iritis

Iritis is the inflammation of the iris - the black curtain that hangs between the anteriorchamber in front and the posterior chamber behind. The condition may be acute,subacute or chronic. It may be a complication of a local eye disease or a generalbody ailment like tuberculosis, syphilis, gonorrhea or gout. It may be sympathetic.The eye loses its lustre. The markings on the iris become indistinct. The colour of theiris may become greenishor bluish grey or muddy black. It is painful, causesphotophobia and lacrymation and detective vision. The painis generally in the templeregion and gets worse at night. The disease may spread to almost all parts of theeye,viz. conjunctiva, cornea, ciliary body, choroid vitreous, optic nerve and retina.

Prevention and Precautions It requires treatment by an eye specialist in the early stages. Complications can leadto blindness. Avoid strong light. Use of smoked glasses is soothing.

Myopia

In myopia, the vision is usually good upto a short distance. The eye ball is elongatedand the eye cannot focus on distant objects. By using concave lenses, the distantobjects become clear.

Prevention and Precautions

Walk bare foot on grass early in the morning. Take sun treatment with eyes closed.



Splash cold water on the eyes or wash them with cold water 8-10 times a day usingan eye cup. Perform yoga pranayama, palming and trataka using a candle or a pencilregularly. Avoid mental and emotional stress. Try to sleep well and relax. Do notstrain the eyes to see near or distant objects. Tub bath is very helpful. Relaxation isone of the best ways of helping your eyes.

Take five grams each of saunf , black and white pepper, almond, small pipal,khaskhas, dhania(dry), sat magaj and ten grams of mishri. Powder and mix them,and take 1/2 spoon in the morning and evening with milk. Triphala, rose water andhoney are also good for the eyes. Constipation aggravates the myopic condition. Alight diet with green vegetables, soups and fruits is helpful.

Squint

Squint is a common problem and causes a great deal of anxiety to the parents of theafflicted child. Squintis caused by disturbance of the synchronisation of the eyemovement. Children often try to mimic squint-eyed persons,and thereby tend to

develop a squint. A squint-eyed child needs a lot of sympathy, assurance andsupport from parents. Over anxiety on their part does not help.When we see an object, two images are formed, one in each eye. The brainperceives them as one. This single perception depends upon perfect harmony ofmovements of the two eyes. Disturbance in the synchronisation of eye movement isseen as squint.

Formation of focal image on macula (central spot of the retina) leads to difficulty inimage fusion. At the time of deviation, the sharp and blurred image brings aboutdouble vision.

Prevention and Precautions Mental strain and lack of sleep bring tension to the eye muscles. This can beprevented by giving proper relaxation to the eye and the body. Intestinal worms andother conditions that reduce body. Resistance also make occular muscles weak.Orthoptic exercises on Synoptophore/Stereoscope, Maddox Chereoscope, RemySeparator and with a pencil can help correct muscle balance. Covering the good eyewith an eye-cover gives time for the defective eye to change to a better condition.The affected person should draw or cut pictures with the use of the defective eye.Children with normal vision should avoid the company of persons with squint as theyhave a tendency to imitate them. Shirts with tight collars should be avoided as they

cause pressure on the nerves. For psychological reasons, parents should be patientwith children who have a squint and refrain from admonishing.

Cataract

Any opacity in the lens or its capsule, whether developmental or acquired, is calledcataract. It is due to the aging process. Sometimes it is due to a complication causedby diabetes or an injury to the eye.

Prevention and Precautions The best treatment is a surgical operation. After surgery, certain precautions are

necessary. Do not rub the eyeballs or poke your finger in them. Use of green eyeshield, tinted glasses and proper correction of refraction by appropriate lenses bring



back good vision. It is better to avoid strong light, smoke and dust. Take simple foodwith dairy products and green vegetables. Enjoy juicy fruits and soup. Avoid extrasugar or salt. Yoga, pranayama and meditationare helpful. Wash the eyes regularlywith triphala lotion. Avoid mental and physical strain. Change of colours and movinglines on the TV screen, cause strain to the eye muscles.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a serious condition. There is an increased pressure of aqueous humorin the anterior chamber. This can lead to degeneration of the retina and ultimately toblindness. It requires a specialist's care.

Prevention and Precautions The condition can be improved to a considerable extent by avoiding eye strain andby following general principles of nutrition and yogic exercises.

Blindness

If conditions like purulent conjunctivitis (opththalmia neonatorum), glaucoma, retinaldiseases, corneal ulcers, cataract, trachoma are not taken care of and treated intime, they can lead to loss of vision.

Prevention and Precautions Give due care to the eyes of a new born child. It is important to get the eyesexamined. Visit a retinal clinic for a check up of the diseases of the retina. Taketimely care and specialist's treatment for all eye problems.

Colour Blindness

Human eye perceives colour through the cones in the retina. The three primarycolours, red, green and blue in the white light spectrum are appreciated by differentcones, since each cone is able to respond only to a specific wave length. Normalappreciation of colour shades depends on the intensity of the light and summation ofimpulses from different cone regions. In low intensity of light, colours cannot beappreciated. Colour blindness is a congenital disease. It is confirmed by giving thepatient the Ishiera colour book and the Edridge green lantern tests. The patientsmisinterpret different colours.

Suggestion: Vitamin A helps in some cases. Also see general hints.

Contact Lens

Contact lenses have cosmetic value and provide better vision than glasses.Trachoma patients have difficulty in using contact lenses. Hard contact lenses aremade of rigid plastic.

If you notice scratches on them, have them removed. Hard lenses are less expensivebut they are unsuitable for sensitive eyes.Soft lenses look like drops of water. They are made of hydrophilic plastic polymer and

are more comfortable than hard lenses. They also last longer.Coloured contact lenses are used by film stars, or by people whose cornea is



damaged. Contact lenses should be used only after consulting an eye specialist.Never keep them on while sleeping, and do not use them when eyes are inflamed.Take proper care of the lenses and keep them in their cases. Some lenses last oneyear. Never over use them. Whenever there is a problem consult your eye specialist.

Exercises with Mechanical Devices

Stereoscope

Case of muscular imbalance, squint and amblyopia are very much benefitted by thisinstrument.

Figure 50: Stereoscope

The instrument is adjustable with the help of two lenses at the forehead. You can

move the lenses and fuse the two pictures into one.



This convergence exercise with the instrument helps in educating the eye muscles.Wells, Hamblin No. 1 and 2 series can be used for educating the eyes.

Diploscope

This instrument helps detect the binocular condition of the eyes.

Figure 51: Diploscope

Method: Look through the holes:Normal eye will see three letters: DOG

If right eye is defective: Two letters: DOIf left eye is defective: Two letters: OG

Ocular imbalance: DOG

Maddox Cheiroscope

This apparatus is used for training the ocular muscles and developing sight in squintand amblyopic eye.

Method: The head is comfortably supported on the forehead rest, the wholeinstrument being tilted to ensure correct head posture and the eyes look into a pair ofspherical lenses. The double-sided mirror may be inclined to the left or to the right.The picture acrrier is designed to fit on to either side of the instrument.



Figure 52: Maddox Cheiroscope

When the mirror is inclined, one eye looks into the mirror and the other at the base ofthe cheiroscope and draws the figure. A set of pictures is provided with the

instrument for the exercises.

Remy Separator

A simple and inexpensive instrument designed to promote parallelism of the opticaxes, it consists of a septrum,to one end of which is fitted a carrier for transparencies. A patient is directed to look through the transparencies into the distance and byrelaxing the convergence the two pictures are superimposed.



Figure 53: Remy Separator

With practice the patient learns to accommodate until the pictures are clear, whilstkeeping the visual axes straight.

Sonimac - Supersonic Therapeutic Eye Instrument

This latest invention from Japan cures strained muscles of Myopia by Multiple Mixed

Waves of about 6 KHz-12KHz. Using this for 5 to 15 minutes once or twice will makeyou feel better. The instrument Sonimac makes adaptable supersonic waves by verylow input and output electric power.



Figure 54: Sonimac - Supersonic Therapeutic Eye Instrument

Snellen Chart for Squint

First cover the good eye and then take a Snellen Chart and try to cut letters ofdifferent sizes. The cutting should be done slowly, without damaging the inner portionof the letters.



Figure 55: Snellen Chart for Squint

Questions and Answers

Q. Can progressive myopia be checked by exercises?

Ans. Yes, but one has to do them regularly.

Q. Can squint in a child be helped by exercises?

Ans. Yes, proper health care and orthoptic exercises are helpful.

Q. Can cataract be removed by a natural way?

Ans. It can be removed in the early stage. In advanced cases surgery is necessary. Itrestores normal vision.

Q. What do you say about the cause of Retinitis Pigmentosa (Night Blindness)?

Ans. This is a defect of the retinal layer. Small pigments are seen and gradually theycover the whole of the retina and cause blindness. Proper treatment with

Vitamin A can improve the condition.Q. What is the Russian way of treatment by Microsurgery?

Ans.

This is the latest invention by a Russian eye specialist Dr. Svyotoslov Fyodorov.Thousands of operations have been done in U.S.S.R and in India. Some eyehospitals have started doing the operation on the Russian lines on myopicpatients.

Q. What is Glaucoma?

Ans.In this disease ocular tension is increased. In the early stages, propermedicines should be given. Avoid nasal defects and constipation. Surgeryshould be done if tension is not controlled by medicines.

Q. What is Intra-Ocular operation in cataract cases?

Ans.This is also one of the latest inventions by eye specialists of U.S.A and U.K.People of advanced aged should not undergo this operation.

Q. How to take care of the general health of the eyes?

Ans.Never strain your eyes while viewing distant and nearby objects. Use properlight. Try to keep your eyes mentally relaxed. Take green vegetables in yourdaily diet. Avoid watching too much TV etc.

Glossary

A

Ajwain / Thyme / Carrom seeds

Amla / (Emblica officinalis)

B

Bael: Aegle marmelos

Bahera / (Terminalia belerica)

BrahmiButi: Indian Pennywort

D

Dhania / Coriander

Dalchini / Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verus Presl)



E

Elaichi Chhoti / Green Cardamoms (Elettaria cardamomum (L) Maton)

G

Giloy: Tinospora cordifolia

Gular: Ficus glomerata Gulkand / Rose petal preserve, jam

H

Harar / Myrobalan (Terminalia chebula)

J

Jaiphal / Nutmeg (Myrstica fragrans)

Jamun: Eugenia jambolana

Javitri / Mace

Jira (safed) / Cumin seeds

KKaddu: Pumpkin (Cucurbita mascima)

Karela / Bitter-gourd

Kharbooja: Musk-Melon / Cucumis melo

Khira: Cucumber

Khus Khus / Poppy seeds

M

Mishri / Rock sugar

Magz / Melon seeds

Mulethi / Liquorice

Munakka / Sultanas

N

Neem - Margosa (Azadirachta indica)

Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)

P

Pippali / Long pepper (Piper longum)

Pudina / Mint (Mentha arvensis L.)

Punarnava: Spreding Hogweed

R

Rasot / Rasanjana (Berberis aristata)

S

Samudrun phen / Samudri jhaag / Sea foam / Cuttle fish bone

Saunf / Fennel, aniseed

Sendha Namak / Rock salt

Shankh bhasam / Conch shell

Sohanjan ki Patti (bitter sweet) / Moringa concanensis

Sonth / Dry ginger powder

T



Tankana / borax

Tarbooj: Water melon / Citrullos vulgaris

Triphala: Collective name for three myrobalans - Harar, Bahera and Amla

Tulsi / black basil (Ocimum sanctum)

VVach: Ipomoea obscura

Opinions

• Swami Arjundev maharaj of Haridwar was using - 20.0glasses and was completely cured by these methods.

- Swami Shivananda

• The treatment suggested by Dr. Agarwal is simple.

- Shri Lal BahadurShastri

• Dr. Agarwal's methods appear to be based on ancient,if forgotten, Indian practice.

- Shri G.S. ShankarBajpai

• The suggestions are easy to follow and readers can findfor themselves the result ...

Hindu (Madras)

• The author has blessings from Sri Aurobinda ...

Hindustan Standard(Calcutta)

• Dr. Agarwal is an Indian pioneer of the treatment byexercises ...

Indian Express(New Delhi)

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