From the book "Relearning to see":
Herbs can help detoxify and restore balance to the body. The acupuncturist just mentioned said the
herb Ming Mu Ti Huang Wan has been used by many Eastern healers to nourish "yin-defi-
cient" liver and kidneys and to improve eye sight. Benefits reported by others include increased lacrimation (tearing) for dry eyes and reduction of sensitivity to bright light
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ARTIFICIAL TEARS—HELPFUL OR HARMFUL?
Moist, protective tear layers are essential for
the health of the eyes. However, one might
question whether artificial tears are a help or
detriment if used on a long-term basis. Does
the continuous use of artificial tears suppress
the normal production of natural tears, thus
creating more of a dependence on the arti-
ficial tears? Are the artificial tears truly an
adequate replacement for natural tears?
Artificial tears may be needed for a short
time in acute problems Again, consult with
your eye doctor for any serious eye problems
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DRY EYE SYNDROME
Insufficient tearing from the lacrimal glands,
overly rapid evaporation due to wind, or
excessive heat can create dryness in eyes. This
can result in a burning sensation, oversensi-
tivity to light (photophobia), mucous dis
charge, corneal changes, and impairment of
vision.
Many people have dry eyes due to not
blinking frequently enough. Some estimate
over six million Americans have chronically
dry eyes. Many natural vision students have
eliminated dry eyes by simply relearning cor
rect blinking. Many have also lowered their
sensitivity to bright light, and have been able
to discard their sunglasses completely. They
now feel relaxed in sunlight by simply blink
ing softly and frequently.
In strong wind or dry weather situations,
it is important to blink more frequently to
prevent the eyes from drying out due to rapid
evaporation of tears.
Dry eyes can also be caused by undesir
able effects 1 from medication or diseases.
Consult with your eye doctor if you have
serious eye problems.
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With close reading and computer use we tend to blink less often.