When the lens gets cloudy and your vision is disturbed, it’s the signs of cataract. A cataract is something that develops gradually and has some symptoms like you see the colors in a faded version, blurry or double vision, trouble seeing at night, halos do form around the lights, you just can’t see the bright lights, etc. It can happen in a single eye or both. Cataracts can get you blindness if not taken care of in time. 33% of the people suffer from cataract if you search the planet. Then getting eye surgery is the only option left. But there aresome people who are scared of the surgery or they couldn’t afford it and many other reasons. Cataract mostly occurs due to ageing, but there are other many reasons that cause cataracts such as diabetes, prolonged exposure in the sunlight, taking excessive alcohol, smoking tobacco products. But don’t panic, now we are going to discuss some home remedies that can betaken to avoid getting a cataract.
These home remedies are easily available in the kitchens of almost every home around the globe.
It includes:
- Castor Oil
First of all, let’s take Castor oil. It has anti-oxidant properties that help in repairing the oxidative damage that has happened to your eye or eyes. You need to take 1 or 2 drops of hexane-free castor oil and pour these drops in your eyes before you hit your sack and go to sleep. Do this daily for 1 to 6 months and see the difference it brings in your vision.
- Apple Cider Vinegar
Another thing called apple cider vinegar is packed with anti-oxidant properties, which are extremely rewarding for your health. If you take it regularly, it can repair your damaged lens. You can take a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of raw honey, add them into a glass of warm water and stir well until these are totally dissolved. Drink this mixture daily to reap in the maximum benefits. You can also use carrot juice instead of water to get more benefits.
- Essential Oils
You can also use essential oils like lavender or frankincense oils to repair your cataract problems because both hold the anti-oxidant properties. The damage done by oxidative stress can be soothed with these 2 oils.All that you need to do is pour 1 or 2 drops of these oils in your palms and rub both the palms with each other. Close your eyes and gently rub it on the eyelashes and keep your eyes closed for a few moments. Later rinse them with plain water. Do it once or twice regularly and see the difference it makes on your eyes.
- Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera gel is too good for taking care of many health problems of us. It is a strong anti-oxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. It restores your vision and combats with other eye ailments. All you need is 1 teaspoon of Aloe Vera gel, a fresh one will do more wonders. Refrigerate it and when cold apply it on the closed eyes and let it remain on the eyelashes for about 20 to 25 minutes and after that rinse your eyes with plain water. You can also have a cup of Aloe Vera juice daily, to accelerate your recovery.This procedure needs to be followed a few times daily for a speedy recovery.
- Coconut Water
Coconut water is a product that cools your body and has miraculous effects on your eyes. It is packed to the brim with electrolytes that provide spontaneous nutriment to your eyes. It also has anti-oxidant properties that help in speeding up your recovery.Refrigerate the coconut, when it becomes cool, pour some drops of coconut water in your eyes and close them. Now take a piece of warm, clean & hygienic cotton cloth and put it gently on your closed eyes. Become a statue for 5 to 10 minutes. This procedure should be done at least twice a day, daily and see the repair it does to your eyes.
- Garlic
Now, Garlic also has immense healthy benefits for your body, including your eyes. It possesses allicin, a powerful antioxidant that protects your eyes from oxidative damage. Peel off its clove and chew it daily in the raw form. If you can’t tolerate its strong flavor, you can add it to your homely cooked dishes. But if chewing is done, do it twice a day, regularly.
- Ginger
Ginger is such an herb that takes care of your body’s plenty of the problems. It not only immaculate your eyes but also heals the damage done by oxidative stress. It is anti-inflammation and helps in soothing the burning sensation in your eyes. Its antioxidant properties help in repairing your vision, which is blurred by oxidative abuse.Take half teaspoon of ginger juice, the same quantity of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of water and a few cotton pads.Mix the ginger & lemon juice and add the 1 spoon of water to this mixture. Soak 2 cotton pads in them and place it on your eyelashes after closing the eyes. Don’t move an inch for 15 to 20 minutes. Then take them off and do this experiment for 1 or 2 times a day.You will be astonished to see the difference it makes on your vision after some days.
- Green Tea
Green tea is another product that is gaining popularity these days, as it has lots of polyphenols, which are great antioxidants. These polyphenols don’t let your eyes deteriorate further and are helpful in restoring the normalcy to your eyes, which are already injured by the oxidative stress. You must have green tea at least twice a day.
There are many other foods that can help in restoring your vision, and you can also have them before cataracts ambushes you, to dodge it, like Honey, Flaxseed oil, Lemon juice, Onion juice, Wheatgrass juice, olive oil etc. There are some other foods that you can have to avoid cataract like citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, papaya, guavas, bell peppers, carrots, sweet potato, kale, spinach, turnip etc. But better make sure that all these veggies & fruits are natural or organically grown ones. Better consult your Ophthalmologist, before you proceed to have all this stuff. He/she can guide you better.
