Defective Vision
Our eyes are the most sophisticated sense organs in our body They contain lenses, muscle systems, and tiny light receptors that allow us to see the world we live in. Eye pain or redness and changes in our vision may be signs of a problem that requires medical attention. One such problem is Defective Vision. A symptom of the same is redness of eyes and difficulty in viewing far off objects and requires the attention of a doctor. In medical terms this condition is referred as myopia or short sightedness. Old age people are more prone to this problem.
The main causes of this disease are mental strain, wrong diet and improper blood and nerve supply, reading in dim light and excessive watching of TV.
The following home remedies are helpful in treating defective vision.

• The person suffering from this problem should increase the intake of Vitamin A as this nutrient is important to night vision. The best source of this vitamin are spinach, milk, cream, cheese, butter, oranges and dates.

• Triphala, an Ayurvedic preparation is helpful in treating this problem. This mixture can be used for washing the eyes.

• Another effective treatment is the herb chicory which is one of the richest sources of vitamin A. The consumption of this herb mixed with carrot or celery juice can bring amazing results in correcting eye defects.

• Natural, uncooked foods are the best diet for the person with this problem. Artificial foods like jam, cakes, pastries etc should be avoided.