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Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter One: The Eyes’ Anatomy & Pathology 6

An explanation of the eyes’ anatomy & visual perception

Chapter Two: Reinvention of Vision 23

A look at healthy diet, eye control and exercise

Chapter Three: To Set Things Straight 35

A look at different eye tests

Conclusion 38

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Introduction

Like many patients, you find that modern medicine makes you sick and tired. For

people with vision problems, such as macular degeneration, glaucoma or cataracts, the

cure can be worse than the disease. Medications and surgery have nasty side effects,

and often cost too much money. These treatments never cure the disease, they just

relieve the symptoms. Most people rely on conventional medicine thinking I have no

choice .

Good News: with the Clear Vision System, you do have a choice. You can choose to

take an active role in curing your vision problems. Through a combination of a healthy

diet, aerobic exercise, nutritional supplements, along with proven eye exercises, you can

choose a natural plan to regain good eyesight, and good health. Nature through diet

and minerals is a far better cure than harsh chemicals peddled by the medical

establishment. Clear Vision brings harmony to the human body, and that harmony rids

the eyes of disease.

Vision is the most essential of the five senses. Images, by the medium of light, are

refracted through the eye. They arrive at the optic nerve and are sent to the brain. In

other words, the eyes work like a digital camera the lens records an image, which is

sent to a memory card (the human brain). When the eyes can t function properly,

people s lives become more complicated. They don t get to see much of what makes life

enjoyable: a beautiful sunrise or sunset; the family sitting around the dinner table, or

just those minor social signals at a party (a flirtatious look or warning glare).

Serious eye problems, such as glaucoma and cataracts can leave you feeling dependent

and helpless. You may need help reading the mail, paying bills, getting dressed. Poor

vision is so frustrating and demoralizing. Doctors and medications don t really provide

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much help. You should take charge of your eye health by using the Clear Vision

System. Use nature to restore one of nature s most valuable assets eyesight.

Change Your Approach

Take charge of your vision, and your vision will improve. The first step is to become an

educated patient. You have trouble with your eyes so you should learn everything

possible about the human eye its anatomy how your specific condition develops; the

conventional medical treatments as well as alternatives. It is your body, and your eyes.

You should know how they function, so you can ask the Doctors the relevant questions

and use other methods to treat your illness.

Why remain with traditional medicine when there are so many other therapies? People

who eat a healthy diet with the right vitamins and nutrients often find their overall

health and eyesight improves. These nutrients are found in protein, certain vegetables

and fruits. You can find many recipes to develop a delicious and nutritious eating plan.

There are also many vitamins that help restore or improve vision. Add aerobic exercise

to a balanced diet and you will tone your body, improve circulation and often regain

some visual acuity. Eye exercises, such as those found in The Bates Method or Yoga can

help relieve symptoms of glaucoma

Most importantly you gain confidence. Even the medical establishment admits there is

a link between a person s mental state and improving health or even complete healing.

By adding these elements to your treatment or even replacing conventional medicine

with this plan you can start your life anew. You will be in charge of your body, not a

subservient patient who endures often painful therapies and dangerous medications.

Remember, it is your vision not your doctor s. It doesn t belong to the big

pharmaceutical chains who run those folksy commercials featuring happy grandparents

frolicking with their grandchildren again thanks to a wonder drug or ointment. Human

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beings have five senses: taste, touch, hearing, smell and vision. Vision is the most

important: people receive sensory information from their eyes, and all the parts of the

human eyeball filter that data, sending it to the optic nerve and the brain. A partial or

total loss of eyesight is a disaster especially for adults or seniors who led independent

lives until their eyesight failed. Nobody wants to become dependent on friends, family

or health aides to read their mail to them, prepare their meals or help them perform

intimate chores such as washing or dressing.

No, people would rather be able to see their family and friends gathered around the

table at holidays. Imagine if you could not see the grandchildren take their first steps or

watch their first little league game. Poor vision means not being able to travel

independently; to be unable to appreciate the sunrise on a clear summer morning or

watch 4th of July fireworks.

So, regaining good vision requires hard work and dedication. Patients have to throw

off their passive role and become informed medical consumers. People wouldn t dream

of buying a house without knowing more about the house and the surrounding

neighborhood. It then makes sense that people ought to learn more about the anatomy

of the eye and every possible cure. Letting a doctor dictate your every move just doesn t

make sense where there are many available remedies. There are healthy foods, and

vitamins, as well as aerobic and optic exercises. These are tools to build good vision

and a better life!

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Chapter 1: The Eyes’ Anatomy & Pathology

The first question is what is vision ? Vision is the process where the internal parts of

the human eye use light to transport a perceived object to the brain, where the data is

converted into a concrete object. Many medical writers compare the human eyes to a

digital camera. The lens of the eye, like the camera lens, captures light, and brings it to

other parts of the eye. These parts, such as the retina, then transfer the light to the optic

nerve at the back of the eyes, and bring them to the optic nerve. The optic nerve then

sends this image to the brain, where it is analyzed and transformed from a sensory

impression into a named object. If one of these parts becomes diseased, the entire

process slows down and people have to cope with less vision and less awareness of

their surrounding world.

Here s a diagram of the human eye and the composition of the human eyeball. It s a

wonderfully intricate organ only one inch in diameter yet it plays an enormous role in

capturing and processing information:

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Start at the beginning:

Eyelid: eyelids have two parts the exterior and the interior. The exterior eyelid

protects the eye by means of skin and eye lashes, which help filter dust and other

irritants from the eyeball. The interior contains the conjunctiva and tear ducts

which also play a role in preserving eye health.

Pupil: the black spot in the center of the Iris (colored part of the eye). Pupils can

change their size, growing smaller in brightly lighted places/conditions and

enlarging when the light is low. They refract the light, and are the starting point

of light s journey to the optic nerve and brain.

Iris: named after the Greek goddess of the Rainbow, who was the link between

the gods and mankind, the iris is the colored membrane that surrounds the

pupil. The pupil is the opening in the iris that allows light to enter the interior of

the eyeball.

Sclera: the short answer is the whites of the eyes. It would not have had much

punch if General Israel Putman had bellowed don t fire until you see their

sclera . The sclera consists of tissue, thicker in some sections and thinner in the

others. It protects the interior of the eye, especially the all-important optic nerve.

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The Interior of the Eye

The following image shows how the external eyeball relates to the interior.

In order to make this entertaining and informative, we will begin at the left side of the

illustration and go counterclockwise. By the time you read about all these segments

you will have learned how the eye works.

Posterior Chamber: the part of the eye found in between the iris and the lens.

Anterior Chamber: filled with fluid, known as aqueous humor this chamber

helps maintain the internal pressure of the eyeball.

Cornea: composed of 5 layers of clear tissue, the cornea is the outermost layer of

the eyeball. It helps protect the eye from irritants, but also plays a role in

refracting the light that enters the eye. Should the corneal tissue become cloudy

it will affect vision.

Vitreous Body: another section of the eye that is largely composed of fluid. It is

located behind the lens and in front of the retina. This fluid is not bisected by

blood vessels, so the fluid can be somewhat stagnant. If a foreign substance

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becomes trapped in this region, it can cause floaters until the object is surgically

removed

Optic Nerve: a cranial nerve that carries light images from the retina to the

brain. The optic nerve is one of 12 nerves that originate from the brain, as

compared to the nerves that begin in the vertebrae.

Retina: a slender coating of matter coating the interior of the eye. It channels

light from the outer eye to the optic nerve and the brain.

Macula: yellow tissue found in the retina s center. This delicate tissue permits

the eye to capture detailed images.

Fovea: the central part of the macula that brings detailed vision to the eye. Da

Vinci, who is credited with discovering the fovea and its function described it as

being a straight line to the outside world. It allows humans to perform many

visual functions such as reading books or computer screens, hobbies such as

embroidery or jigsaw puzzles; detailed mechanical repairs and even surgery.

Visual Perception

Visual Perception is a complicated blend of function and sense. In the first instance,

you should think of human eyes as a digital camera. They even share a common part

the lens. Like a camera lens, the pupils and iris refract light from the outside world,

into the eyeball, and it travels through the eye to the optic nerve, which then sends the

image to the brain. It s like taking a picture with your camera and then uploading it to

your computer. The image can be used immediately or stored for future reference.

The other part of visual perception centers on how the human brain uses that refracted

light. Think of the brain as a computer it receives visual data from the eyes and must

then interpret the data. This part of visual perception is linked to learning. Some of

those skills are

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Knowledge: what the person sees. The brain is going to rationalize what the eye

sees. That explains why people make mistakes in reading to read something as

Cats for Sale , then taking a second look and realizing it actually said Cots for

Sale Maybe that person was thinking about cats when they read the sign.

Sense of Direction: This is a spatial skill. After getting the information, the

brain decodes whether an object is up, down, left, right and so on. It plays an

essential role in learning to read, write or type.

Analysis: how the brain interprets the image.

Visual perception is receiving refracted light (image) through the eyes; sending the

message to the brain, and having the brain translate the image into information. When

the eye is injured, whether through an accident or illness, the learning process can be

delayed because the eye won t receive the complete image, or may be unable to

transmit it to the optic nerve. That is the main reason people should take control of

their eye health. Eyes are the main way we learn about our world. People should use

every method to regain vision, or maintain eyesight. The eyes deserve complete care,

and proper nutrition. they function well when people follow a healthy diet and

exercise regimen, one that includes aerobic and visual exercise.

Eye Care

Google searches can reveal how little and how much the average person knows about

their eyes. Many people still hold on to old ideas about eyesight things that their

mother, teacher, or best friend told them. They don t realize what items can actually

harm their eyes because they obsess over childhood bugaboos. Perhaps they re the

same people who run to their doctors when they see a TV broadcast about West Nile or

Ebola virus. The good news is there is plenty of accurate information about vision,

what affects eyesight, and the medications used to treat vision disorders.

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Myths about Things That Harm Vision

Even with the rise of the Internet, and the ability to research any medical topic, people

still have some odd ideas about their eyes. Check out medical message boards, or

websites like ask.com there are plenty of questions such as:

Do eating carrots improve vision?

Won t sitting close to the TV hurt my kids/my husband s eyes?

“t work, I spend 7 hours or more on the PC won t it damage my vision?

Does a strong prescription actually do more harm than good?

Can I sleep in extended wear contacts?

The short answer is no, but it s more helpful to take each myth, and explain why it s a

myth, not a fact. Generations of Moms have told children eat your carrots you ll never

see a rabbit wearing glasses . Wild or domestic rabbits never wear prescription glasses.

Secondly, while carrots are a good source of vitamin A, and a diet with the proper

amount of Vitamin A can reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts, they

won t improve eyesight. Finally, overdoing beta carotene can make skin turn yellow or

orange. It looks as though somebody applied too much self-tanner. Just make carrots a

part of a healthy, balanced diet. All things in moderation especially carrots.

The Closer You Get”

“nd another Momily bites the dust sitting close to the TV will not ruin anybody s

eyesight. This might have had validity for baby boomers those born after WWII. The

first televisions did emit very low doses of radiation, but that dose was so low that

people would have had to spend all their time in front of the TV before their eyesight

deteriorated. “nd with the technological changes in televisions, it s almost impossible

to sit in front of the television. In the 21st Century, most people have large screen

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plasma TV s mounted in an entertainment unit, or the living room/bedroom wall.

People would have to levitate 2 feet in the air if they wanted to sit right in front of the

set. Sitting up close to the TV set never hurt eyesight in the 20th century and won t

damage it in the 21st.

Computer Screens

There s a medical busybody in every office. They love to prey on new colleagues

because the experienced people know all their tricks. The busybody preys on the young

workers or recent transfers. He/ She can t wait to demoralize new colleagues by sharing

helpful facts . They love telling coworkers you spend so much time on the computer

that you must be going blind I hope you ll get workers comp . Relax. This is another

fable. Spending long hours staring at the computer monitor will not cause serious eye

disease. The problem is that people often fail to blink when they stare at the screen, and

blinking is the best method to prevent dry eyes. So, there s a very easy solution. While

you are typing or reading, don t forget to blink several times. Do this faithfully, and the

eyes will not get as tired and dry. Also, take a short break every hour and rest your

eyes. The next time the office yenta pesters you about your eyesight, just tell them

nicely about the blink and rest method . That may shut them up.

Stronger Eyeglass Prescriptions will weaken the eyes

Where do people get these ideas? There is no truth to that notion. The eyes are small,

and very delicate organs. If people need a stronger prescription for their eyeglasses or

contact lenses, then they should get them. Actually, the opposite is true: if you are

wearing a weaker prescription and ignore the need for a stronger one, it does far more

damage to your eyes. It s going to cause eyestrain, and that may lead to future

problems. A stronger prescription improves vision allows the eyes to collect more

refracted light and therefore, accurate visual data is sent to the brain. It actually goes

from strength to strength. Stronger prescriptions enhance and improve the eyes.

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You can leave Extended Wear Contacts in Overnight.

It s a free country and people can do whatever they want, but extended wear lenses

should be removed at night. The contact lens is inserted upon the eyeball s lens. Even

the most delicate contact lens prevents the eyeball from getting the entire amount of

oxygen it needs, because the artificial lens blocks it. The eyeball needs to be moistened

by tears, but tear production is limited when people wear contact lenses. Extended

lenses also need to be cleaned with a sterile solution, or the wearer may develop eye

infections. While it s so tempting to crash into bed after a late night at the office, or a

weekend party, it s much more sensible to remove the lenses and let them soak

overnight. The eyeballs want a break from the artificial object placed on top of the

natural lens. Removing and cleaning the extended wear lenses every night will help

both the lenses and the eyes.

What actually harms vision?

People waste time by fretting over things that never harm the eyes, while ignoring

medical issues that damage eyesight. Smoking, hypertension and diabetes all inflict

injury to the eye, and lead to loss of vision. People should understand how these affect

the human eye, then remediate them before too much harm is done.

Smoking hurts the eyes as well as the lungs. There is an abundance of evidence to

prove it. Habitual smokers are 50 percent more likely to develop macular degeneration,

cataracts and retinopathy. Smokers have a greater risk for hypertension, and high

blood pressure may trigger glaucoma (increased pressure within the eye). Think about

it smokers inhale toxic chemicals which enter the bloodstream and travel all over the

body. The best advice is to quit smoking. Every state department of health should have

a page about the risks of smoking. The New York State Department of Health is user

friendly and packed with information.

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Unfortunately, Type II Diabetes has become more and more prevalent. Uncontrolled or

poorly controlled diabetes leads to one or more of the following conditions:

Glaucoma

Cataracts

Diabetic Retinopathy

One suggestion is to prevent diabetes, by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly

and reaching a healthy weight. People already diagnosed with diabetes should make

every effort to control their blood sugar levels. High blood glucose travels throughout

the body and affects all the organs. Part of the problem is that high blood glucose

lowers the immune system and leads to infections. Infections raise the blood glucose,

making infections harder to treat.

Conventional Treatments for Optical Diseases

What does traditional medicine including the healthcare system offer people who

suffer from optical disorders? There are many treatments for cataracts, glaucoma and

retinopathy, but each produce side effects and surgical procedures always have a risk of

post-operative infection. Since cataracts, glaucoma and retinopathy are the most

prevalent conditions, people should know the downside of treating them by traditional

approaches.

Cataracts

“ cataract is a clouding of the eye s natural lens the covering of the eye. When a

cataract develops, the eye loses the ability to refract natural light. If a cataract is

discovered in its early stages, it can be treated with noninvasive methods: special

eyeglasses, and brighter lighting in the home and office. If the cataract has grown, it

will have to be treated with surgery. Most doctors say that there is minimal risk from

cataract surgery, but that s a bigger distortion than the cataract. In cataract surgery, the

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eye s natural lens is removed and replaced by an artificial lens. This method works for

most patients, but in a few years, the artificial lens either becomes clouded or slips, and

has to be replaced. For other patients, the new lens does not adhere well to the eye s

surface and has to be replaced in a few weeks. Either way, it s not a permanent

solution. Surgery may remove the cataract, but a patient will have to undergo more

cataract surgery in the future.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma occurs when fluid is unable to drain from the eye. Since the fluid cannot

drain, internal pressure builds up inside the eye, presses against the optic nerve and

may eventually cause partial or total vision loss. Diabetes and high blood pressure

increase the risk for contracting glaucoma, so those patients must have annual eye

examinations.

For diabetics and people who have hypertension, a healthy diet is the best way to

prevent or minimize glaucoma. High blood pressure is only going to increase pressure

within the eye. High blood glucose damages blood vessels and may affect the eye s

ability to drain the excess fluid. Treating those diseases by eating a healthier diet and

exercising is the best way to prevent Glaucoma and minimize the damage if it is caught

in time.

There s one problem. The medical establishment does not have all the answers. Some

patients can have low pressure within the eye, yet lose much vision, while others have

high pressure and minimal vision loss. Unfortunately, the conventional treatments for

glaucoma are invasive surgery, first with lasers, and follow up therapy with eye drops.

The eye drops often sting, and the medications can cause headaches. If laser surgery

fails, the doctor will suggest traditional surgery, but post-operative infection is always

an issue.

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Natural Therapies

What makes natural therapies superior to traditional medical treatment? Part of the

answer lies in the alliance between major pharmaceutical firms and physicians. Doctors

are given many financial incentives to use pharmaceutical drugs==it s not just coffee

cups, prescription pads and pens. Big Pharma firms have paid out millions of dollars to

doctors as an incentive to use their products. Some doctors earn fees by serving on the

company s board of directors, or by hosting presentations for local hospitals. Despite

the Affordable Care Act, the medical system is still broken. People are given

medications with nasty side effects because it is profitable for the drug companies and

the doctors. Patients are just the cash cows that funnel cash from one player to the

other. In one sense, patients are like chickens kept in nasty coops so they ll grow fat

and tender overdosed with medications because it is profitable, not because it

improves their health.

Another problem is that most doctors do not communicate with patients. Part of it is

their training. Most doctors are indoctrinated to view themselves as healers, while

patients are passive recipients of their learning. They do not like it when people ask too

many questions, and prefer to give patients only the briefest outline of their condition.

If you visit an ophthalmologist, they will order tests, tell you the results and prescribe

medications. Few of them are going to reveal all the relevant facts to their patients.

The Causes of Medical Failure

Although Doctors have trained many years to treat patients, most do not know how to

relate to their patients. Even the medical establishment recognizes the link between a

positive mental outlook and greater healing, but do not do much to encourage positive

thinking. Part of the problem is administrative: doctors have to carry a large caseload

in order to have a profitable practice. That means many offices overbook, and doctors

ricochet from one patient to the next. Since time is short, it s far simpler to prescribe

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medications than take the time to look for natural, and less noxious solutions. A doctor

treats the symptoms because they don t have the time or resources to cure the disease.

While it sounds a little cynical, the fact is that patients who need many follow up

treatments create more income for the pharmaceutical firms and physicians. Of course,

most doctors want to help suffering people, but they also need to support themselves.

Major pharmaceutical firms, who create medications with harmful ingredients are the

agents who exploit doctors and patients for profit.

Read the following article: "Where is the Ophthalmic Industry Headed?" Every device

used by your doctors, every prescription is part of an industry expected to gross $16

billion dollars by 2016. No wonder patients have such a small role they provide fuel

for the industry, but most medical professionals treat patients as a means to an end.

Common Eye Conditions

The time has come for people to take full responsibility for their health. Doctors can

help, but they can t be the only source of healing. They do not have the time or training

to give patients their full attention. Knowledge is the first step in becoming a

responsible, educated patient. People with eye conditions should teach themselves

about their illness and learn every possible treatment or remedy. Eye disease can be

congenital or temporary. Other conditions are cataracts, glaucoma, and blocked blood

vessels.

Congenital Eye Disorders

People can be born with defective vision. Some of the problems are classified as

refractive errors because the surface of the eye (lens/cornea) is irregular, so the eye

can t refract light correctly. Some of these refractive errors are:

Myopia: also known as nearsightedness. A person is unable to see objects

unless they are held closely to the eyes. It s caused by the irregular shape of the

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cornea, so light isn t refracted normally. This can be treated with the correct eye

glass or contact lens prescription.

Hyperopia: the opposite of myopia. In this condition, the eyeball or cornea are

too short, so light is improperly refracted. It s commonly called farsightedness.

People clearly see something in the distance but struggle with closer items. It can

make reading and writing difficult, but like myopia, can be corrected with

prescription eyeglasses or lenses.

Astigmatism: once again, the irregular shape of the eye can affect vision.

Sometimes, it means that sight is stronger in one eye than the other, and used to

mean people could not wear contact lenses, only glasses. Fortunately, contact

lenses are now available for those who have astigmatism.

Temporary Eye Conditions

Not all eye diseases are congenital or incurable. Some are temporary conditions, and

can be easily treated, with traditional or complimentary medication. These ailments

are:

Blepharitis: an inflammation of the upper eyelid, which has several probable

triggers, such as a blocked oil gland, dandruff, eye mites, allergies, or reactions to

strong acne medications. It can become chronic, and the symptoms are red eyes,

greasy appearing eye lids, crusty eyes when waking, loss of eyelashes and dry

skin near the eyelids. The usual treatments are antibiotics, regular cleansing of

the affected area, steroid medications. If Blepharitis is caused by an underlying

condition such as rosacea or dermatitis, it can be controlled by treating the main

disease.

Detached Retina: the human eye has vitreous gel between the lens and the

retina. As people age, the gel can pull away, and cause the retina to detach itself

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from the optic nerve. The major symptoms are seeing floaters, flashing lights or

a veil across the field of vision. It is essential to see a doctor as soon as these

symptoms occur. Immediate treatment, such as laser surgery, can repair the

retinal tear and restore vision. When treatment is delayed, damage is greater,

and complicated surgery is required. Sometimes, the vitreous fluid has to be

replaced with a gas bubble. This bubble will gradually be filled with the body s

fluid, but it cannot repair damaged vision. The longer the delay, the greater the

damage.

Dry eyes and Redness it s caused by the eye s failure to produce an adequate

amount of tears. Tears consist of three layers: oil, water and mucus. As people

age, they do not produce as many tears, so are more prone to developing dry

eyes. Dry eyes will appear red, often feel very itchy. Sometimes, vision can blur.

Menopausal women, and people with diabetes, lupus and scleroderma have a

greater chance of developing chronic dry eyes. Some of the treatments are eye

drops to produce tears. If a malformed eyelid causes the dry eye, plastic surgery

can correct the malformation. Steroids and antibiotics may be used to treat

infected glands. If an underlying autoimmune disorder causes dry eye, effective

treatment of the disorder may bring relief.

Night Blindness: or nycantopia. It means that people have normal vision in

daylight, but have a hard time seeing at night or in poorly lit conditions. The

rods of the retina were damaged by disease, so the eyes do not function well

when light is low. It does not mean the person is blind. Treatment depends on

the cause. If it s caused by cataracts, it can improve when the cataract is treated.

In rare instances, it s caused by vitamin “ or zinc deficiency, and will improve

when the patient follows a diet with the necessary vitamins, or adds

supplements to their medication. On the other hand, if diabetes or retina

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pigmentosa (the retina has too much dark pigment) is the underlying cause, it is

far more difficult to remediate and may not have a good outcome.

Conjunctivitis: also called pink eye because the white of the inflamed eye

looks pink. There are three types of conjunctivitis: viral; bacterial and allergic.

Viral conjunctivitis is the most common, and the symptoms are red, damp and

irritated eyes. This can be treated with eye drops and soothing compresses.

Since viral conjunctivitis is contagious, patients should practice strict hygiene

and not share pillow cases or towels until the condition heals. Bacterial

conjunctivitis, in addition to the usual symptoms, also show crusting in the eyes.

It can be treated with antibiotics and is not contagious. Allergic conjunctivitis

responds to antihistamines and avoiding the allergy triggers.

Retinitis: inflammation of the retina. The disease destroys the rods and cone

cells found in the retina and leads to blindness. At this point there is no cure, but

therapy can delay blindness. There are two types of Retinitis: Cytomegavirus or

CMV retinitis, which is found in people with AIDS or those patients with

severely compromised immune systems. Most people have been exposed to this

virus, but only immune compromised patients contract the disease. The

symptoms are floaters, with a gradual loss of peripheral vision. It s treated with

Ganciclovir or other anti-viral medications.

Retinitis Pigmentosa: a genetic condition that gradually destroys retina cells.

The first symptoms are floaters, and gradual loss of peripheral vision. Total

blindness is not typical, but the tunnel vision can worsen over time. At this time,

there is no cure, although some studies are being done.

Glaucoma

It s a name given to three types of disease that attack the retina and optic nerve. In this

ailment, fluid cannot drain from the eye, so pressure builds up within the inner eye.

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There are three varieties: open angle glaucoma, narrow angle glaucoma and congenital

glaucoma. The symptoms of open angle glaucoma are noticing blind spots in

peripheral vision. Narrow angle glaucoma has more marked symptoms: blurred

vision, red eyes and headaches. Since the onset is rapid, it needs immediate medical

attention, or the eye may suffer permanent damage

Current studies estimate 22 million Americans suffer from glaucoma, and the incidence

is higher within the African American community. Risk factors for glaucoma are

diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, older age, family history, and a higher level of

inter-ocular pressure. It is treated with eye drops, oral medication, laser surgery, or

invasive surgery.

Cataracts

A clouding of the eye s lens. Most cataracts are caused by aging. The National Institute

of Health estimates that by the age of 80, most Americans will have had cataracts. The

main cause of cataracts is age, and the main symptom can be found in its name as

eyesight blurs, it can seem that water is flowing over the eye, blurring the vision. It

looks like flowing water, or a cataract. Exposure to ultra violet light, from sun tanning

or tanning beds can lead to cataracts later in life.

While most clouding of the lens is caused by age, there are other types of cataracts:

Secondary cataracts: those caused by diabetes, or steroid use.

Traumatic cataracts: caused by an injury to the eye often years afterward.

Congenital cataract: a rare condition, where babies are born with cataracts

Radiation cataract: may be caused by exposure to types of radiation.

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Blocked Blood Vessels

Retinal vein or artery occlusion is a blockage in the veins or arteries that transport blood

away from the retina. It s usually caused by hardening of the arteries, so can be age

related. The symptoms are abrupt blurred/lost vision in the eyes. Conditions such as

diabetes or hypertension can trigger these blockages. People who have these

underlying diseases should follow a healthy diet, because it prevents retinal blockages.

Blocked blood vessels, if untreated, cause glaucoma and damage vision. Laser surgery

is the main treatment, although controlling other medical problems helps limit the

damage. Other treatments are being developed but have not been approved by the

FDA.

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Chapter 2: Reinvention of Vision

If you want to cure your vision problems, and lead a richer life, it is time to reinvent

yourself.

Even the medical establishment acknowledges the link between the human mind and

body. People with a positive attitude rarely suffer from chronic disease, and when they

do, they manage the condition and heal more quickly. How can you nourish a healthy

viewpoint, one that creates good vision, better health and a happier life? By diet and

exercise.

Unbelievable Healthy Diet

“ren t you tired of relying on doctors and medications? Conventional Medicine treats

people like hamsters in a plastic ball they just spin around the room, but never reach a

destination. It s the waiting game wait to see the doctor; wait on line at the pharmacy;

wait for the medication side effects to diminish; and wait for your eyesight to get better.

Suppose you tried a different approach? Follow a diet rich in Vitamins A and E.

Include Zinc, Lutein and zeaxanthin, along with Omega 3 fatty acids. All these

substances nourish the eye and the only side effect is better vision and health. Think

of your body as a car. You would never put bargain gas in a car that required high

grade fuel. You ought to treat your body like a luxury automobile. Give it fuel that

increases mileage such as vision and physical fitness. Eat these vitamin rich foods,

and your body will respond.

Exercise is just as important as diet. You need two forms of exercise: aerobic exercise,

at least three or four times a week, and regular eye exercise. Both lead to improved

physical, mental and visual health. The greatest benefit is the feeling of taking control

of your life. You are no longer the recipient of medical services. You become your own

doctor and treat poor vision with good nutrition and a fitness program. It adds

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structure to your life, without long hours in a waiting room, or paying for expensive

medications. Changing your diet is far less expensive than a co pay for eye drops, pills

or laser surgery. You do not have to reject medical treatment, but make diet and

exercise the central treatments with medicine as their supports. The medical

establishment always sings the same old song there s no evidence that diet improves

vision but use common sense. There s no evidence that diets fail, because the big

pharmacy companies haven t looked for any. No major studies about what role diets

play in treating vision problems. If diet and exercise were as effective as pills, and

surgery, major pharmaceutical firms would lost a great deal of capital. Profits are more

important than serving the public. Look at the following section, and you ll find it s

very easy to include vitamins and minerals in your daily menu.

Before discussing vitamins, minerals and supplements, I want to share a tip my Sister

got on a cruise. She went on a cruise to Spain, France and Italy and the cruise ship had

a nutritionist. This lady gave my Sister great advice: Don t eat C R A P

C: avoid food that are high in Carbohydrates-cake, candy, cookies, challah bread-you

get the idea;

R: Refined Foods: Refined Sugar white sugar is unadulterated poison. If you can t

live without a sweetener, use Sugar in the raw . Avoid white food: white bread, white

rice and potatoes, especially processed mashed, or fried potatoes.

A “lcohol don t drink it s bad for your health. Sometimes, a glass of wine before

dinner is too relaxing. You lose self-control, gobble a huge meal then dessert. Mom

used to say: a minute on the lips; forever on the hips and that s true for the over 40

crowd.

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P: Processed Foods don t eat it if it comes in a sealed package. Ice cream, frozen

yogurt and granola are not found in the natural world. Stick to fruit, vegetables and

lean meats.

Vitamin C

A diet that includes Vitamin C can reduce glaucoma symptoms, and may even provide

a cure. It is probably safer to get your Vitamin C from food, rather than supplements.

It s difficult to gage the proper dosage of oral supplements, and too much Vitamin C

causes diarrhea. Vitamin C is found in:

Citrus fruits, berries, tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, broccoli and Brussel Sprouts.

So, you can make some delicious entrees with Vitamin C for example, make a low fat

turkey chili with low sodium crushed tomatoes. If you have glaucoma, you don t

want to consume too much salt-it makes the body retain fluid, raises blood pressure and

that increases inter ocular pressure. Salty food make people thirsty, but glaucoma

patients should not drink too much water that can make the inter-ocular pressure

increase by 20 percent. Vitamin C, yes; Sodium and water, no.

Turkey Chili:

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

1 green Bell pepper

1 red Bell Pepper

½ cup chopped red or yellow onion (Red onions have more flavor)

1 garlic clove

1 pound of ground turkey

1 can of low sodium crushed tomatoes

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1 can Kidney beans.

Add a pinch of chili powder, and red or cayenne pepper for flavor. Adjust as needed.

Make the chili in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. It s easier than Sautee vegetables in

one pan and meat in another.

Sauté green, red and yellow peppers in vegetable oil. Add a clove of garlic and a

quarter cup of onion more if you love onions. When the onion wilts add the ground

turkey, then sauté until all the meat is browned. Once the meat is cooked, you ll want

to add one can of crushed tomatoes (low sodium 32 ounces) and one can of Goya low

sodium kidney beans. Stir the ingredients, adding chili powder, paprika and red

pepper for taste. Layer spices like blush start with a small amount, say ¼ teaspoon,

and add more if the flavor seems bland. Spices are great, and add flavor to replace

sodium.

Make chili early in the day after adding the ingredients, reduce the flame to a low

simmer. Then, let it cook for several hours. If you need garnish, use low fat cheddar

cheese and sour cream. There are already plenty of vegetables in the chili. Some people

may want to add a carbohydrate to this meal. I suggest whole wheat rolls, which only

have about 25 grams of carbs. Even brown rice will have at least 50grams of

carbohydrate per serving, and if you are diabetic, you ll need more insulin to cover the

carbohydrates.

For dessert, serve fresh fruit berries, such as blueberries and strawberries, are high in

Vitamin C, naturally sweet and low in fat and carbohydrates. Fresh vegetables and

fruit have more flavor than packaged or canned ones and they taste better.

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Roast Chicken with Oranges and Rosemary:

1 7-8 pound whole roasting chicken

3-4 sprigs of fresh rosemary

1 large, ripe navel orange look for one with good even color and a smooth

surface.

¼ pound of unsalted butter.

Preheat the oven to 425, and lower the temperature to 325 when the chicken is ready to

put in the oven. Wash the chicken, pat it dry and place in the roasting pan. Take a pat

of butter, and coat the skin with butter. Place two small pats of butter under the

chicken skin it s easy to get under the skin by the neck. Then add two small springs of

rosemary under the skin. Cut your orange into 8 small sections, and place them inside

the cavity. Add more rosemary, then tie the drumsticks together with twine. Pour ¼ of

water, and ¼ cup of white wine into the roasting pan. Remember to lower the cooking

temperature to 325 degrees before putting your chicken in the oven. The chicken cooks

at 20 minutes per pound, so a 7 pound roaster should be ready in 2 hours and twenty

minutes. Every 30 minutes, check the meat, and baste it with the juices. The stuffing

will partially drain, and give your chicken extra flavor through basting. You really

should use a meat thermometer when the time is up. Those pop up Roasters aren t

totally reliable you may find the meat is undercooked when you cut into it. Go to a

cooking store, and get a proper meat thermometer one that lists all the meats and their

correct internal temperature. You ll find them at a good hardware store or restaurant

supply shop. When the chicken is done, let the meat cool before carving. You can serve

the roast chicken with broccoli, either steamed or sautéed in vegetable oil. That s a

delicious dinner, with a large dose of Vitamin C.

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Vitamin E

People who want to repair bad vision, or prevent it, should add Vitamin E to their diets.

The following foods contain Vitamin E:

Broccoli

Butter

Carrots

Cheddar cheese

Avocados

Meat

Seafood

Nuts

Green Vegetables

Vegetable Oil

Mustard greens

Papaya

Red Peppers

Sweet Potatoes

Look at that list you ve got the makings of a cookbook there. Just observe a few rules.

Either purchase a cookbook or go to websites that promote recipes. With a website, you

can do a search for ingredients and usually can find low fat recipes without having to

adjust the recipe. Even Martha Stewart has jumped on the diet bandwagon, and gives

low fat gourmet recipes. A diet with Vitamin E can be delicious and entertaining. Your

friends and family will appreciate your new found cooking skills.

Zinc: this mineral helps people who are at a higher risk for macular degeneration

(family history, diabetes, and hypertension). It allows the Vitamin A in your body to

create more melanin, a substance which protects the eyes. Studies demonstrated a

marked improvement when people added Zinc rich foods to their diet. Some of these

foods are:

Yogurt (purchase plain, low fat yogurt and add fresh fruit or honey for

sweetness).

Beef 5.2mgs of zinc)

Lobster (2.5 mg of zinc)

Pork (2.4 mg)

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All meats are in a 3 oz. serving. Zinc can also be found in lean meats, soybeans, oysters,

mushrooms and nuts. 15mg of Zinc is the optimal dose: if you overdo it, your body

may have a harder time absorbing copper, and you ll get some nasty side effects

(nausea, diarrhea and vomiting) by taking too high a dose of zinc supplements. If you

are at high risk for macular degeneration, you should consult with your doctor and ask

for a referral to a registered nutritionist. Many doctors embrace complimentary

therapy, such as diet and lifestyle changes.

Leutein & Zeaxanthin:

Even Medical conservatives have to admit that diets containing the proper amount of

Leutein and Zeaxanthin increase poor vision and prevent cataracts, glaucoma and

macular degeneration. Leafy green vegetables are a good source, and use the following

when making up your grocery list:

Collard Greens

Celery ( great when making chicken soup from leftover roast chicken)

Broccoli

Spinach

Lettuce: avoid iceberg lettuce, which contains few nutrients. Try Romaine or

Boston lettuce.

Corn

Pumpkin ( add a half cup of Libby s plain pumpkin to turkey chili for turkey

pumpkin chili don t use the pie mix-it s terrible in chili)

Green beans

Cucumbers ( great as an appetizer or add to salads)

Green Olives ( just watch the sodium levels)

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Omega 3 fatty acids: 400mg daily. Found in fish oil, salmon or fresh tuna.

Vitamins, Minerals and supplements: should you add them to your diet by taking

vegetables, fruit, fish and meat, or take them in pill form? That s up to you and your

health professional (doctor, nutritionist, and dietitian). Do whatever suits your lifestyle.

If you work full time, and can t always prepare meals ahead of time, it s probably better

to use supplements found in health food stores, or major drug stores. Don t fall for the

food is superior to oral vitamins and minerals. You make your own choices. Just add

these vitamins and minerals to your diet.

8 glasses of water—how much Hydration is good for you?

If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, or kidney disease, you ought to be careful

with drinking fluids. Drinking too much water, or beverages raises inter ocular

pressure-not good for Glaucoma patients. Just use common sense, and do homework.

You are partners with your doctor, so consult him or her.

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Eye Control and Exercise

Regular aerobic exercise improves vision, but you have to exercise the eyes as well as

the body. WebMD gently mocks the idea of eye exercises, intoning the establishment

mantra of no evidence it works . There are times when medical doctors take the

Hippocratic Oath far too literally- do no harm has developed into do nothing at least

nothing creative or unconventional.

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Most of these exercises were developed by Dr. William H. Bates, an ophthalmologist

who believed that eye glasses made eyesight weaker. He used a series of exercises that

he promised would improve vision. As a matter of fact, Dr. Bates kept an anvil and

hammer in his office, and when patients successfully completed their treatment, and

discarded their eye glasses, he would smash the eyeglasses to bits on the anvil. (Which

must have frightened people in the neighboring offices . Let s go over these exercises,

and you can do some more research, then find a therapist in your neighborhood who

teaches the ”ates method. It s better to work with a trained practitioner than attempt to

do these vision exercises by yourself.

”efore describing the exercises, it s helpful to know something about The ”ates Method.

Dr. Bates believed stress and strain created most vision problems/diseases. Stress

would stiffen the eye muscles, and the rigid muscles would limit the eye s mobility.

Over a period of time, people developed nearsightedness or cataracts, not because of an

organic disease, but because their weak eye muscles damaged their sight.

People who performed exercises to relax, then retrain their eye muscles were able to

cure their problems. Aldous Huxley, the 20th century English novelist, saw many

Harley Street doctors who told him he was legally blind. A friend referred him to Dr.

Bates, and Huxley practiced the exercises, regaining enough vision to write several

novels. ”rave New World Recently, an “merican woman stated that she cured her

cataracts by positive visualization and the Bates Method.

Anything is possible. Science admits the link between the mind and the body, but

seems afraid of learning more about this link. Perhaps they view it as a Pandora s Box

that would ruin the billion dollar Pharmaceutical industry. There s nothing to lose by

trying these exercises they don t make your eyes weaker. Let s run through a few

examples of the ”ates exercises.

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Figure of Eights: also called the infinity swing. The person should remove their

eyeglasses, and sit in a chair. Do some deep breathing and relax. Now, move

both eyes from the left to the right, drawing a figure eight with them. Repeating

this exercise is supposed to strengthen the eye muscles, helping both eyes to

coordinate vision.

Eye Massage: close the eyes, and gently put your fingers on the eyelids. Move

your fingers slowly and gently up and down, then left to right. Repeat this

sequence five times, three times daily. It s great for relaxing eyes that have been

straining to read a computer screen or small print from office correspondence.

Palming: Once again, the eyes are closed. Take off your glasses/contacts, and

turn the lights down low. Rest your fingers on your brow bone, cupping your

hands over the eyes, with the heels of the palms on your cheekbones. You

should look like a child playing Peek a ”oo . Spend the next several minutes

relaxing. It s such a great way of relieving strain and stress.

Altering Vision: a technique where the eye muscles and brain are trained by

having the patient switch focus from a close object, to one at a distance. One

exercise diagram involves an image with a bird on one side and a branch on the

other. When the eyes coordinate, the bird winds up sitting on the branch.

Switching focus is supposed to strengthen eye muscles and retrain sight by

training the brain.

The previous exercises are all a part of Yoga for eyes. Dr. Bates had made a study of

yoga and applied many yoga principles to his eye exercises. Their goal is to strengthen

weak eye muscles, and gradually improve vision. While these eye exercises should be

done with a professional, such an optometrist, there can t be much harm, and they

contain a world of good. Any program that teaches people to take better care of

themselves, builds self-confidence and discipline will do good.

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Special Attention to Nature

People with poor vision, who don t get much from traditional medicine, or can t afford

expensive medications, have turned to natural substances for healing. It s an outgrowth

of the organic food movement. Natural substances such as clay, homeopathic eye drops

or herbal tea have proven far more beneficial than laser surgery. Here are a few

examples:

Pascalite: a white clay, discovered in the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming by

Emile Pascal. His hands were rather rough and chapped, but one day, he got the

white clay on his hands, and didn t bother washing it off (bet Mrs. Pascal was

thrilled). The next morning, his hands showed a dramatic improvement. Mr.

Pascal spent the rest of his life bringing this healing clay to the public. Recently,

the FDA cracked down on Pascalite they used to make vitamins, but have been

enjoined from creating internal products. Pascalite is now restricted to topical

ointments and lotions.

Cineraria: homeopathic eye drops, used to treat cataracts. The eye drops are

made from the plant cineraria. These drops are used in Europe, Asia and India.

They work by promoting the lymphatic production of the eye, clearing up the

cloudy lens.

Bilberry extract: a berry, resembling the blueberry-rich in Vitamin C and

antioxidants. One legend states that RAF pilots took bilberry extract during the

Second World War and found they had greater success on nighttime bombing

raids. Other sources claim this was a cover story, so the Axis Powers would not

know that the Allies had broken their code. Since bilberry extract helps treat

diabetes, hardening of the arteries, gastrointestinal ailments, there isn t any

reason to avoid it. Even if your eyesight does not improve, you may regain your

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health. That applies to any vitamin substance. Just one word of caution. You

do not have to be a slave to your doctor, but you should get some medical advice

before taking any nutritional substance. Overdosing is just as harmful as missing

doses. Get objective advice before starting any vitamin regimen. Go to a

homeopathic doctor or nutritionist if you are fed up with doctors.

Gingko Biloba Tea: the suggested dose is 240 mg daily, taken three times a day.

It mends retinal occlusions. Glaucoma patients should take a lower dose 40mg.

The dosage level depends on the ailment being treated, so you should consult

with an expert dietitian before starting this therapy.

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Chapter 3: To Set Things Straight

Test yourself: The Ishihara Color Test

The Ishihari Test measures color blindness. It s rather like Seurat s paintings. There are

one shade of dots in the background, and a number composed of different colored dots.

People who are not colorblind will be able to visualize a number against the colored

background. Here s an illustration

Look closely at the image: if you see the number 2, you are not colorblind. For more

example of these tests, go to colorvisiontesting.com. The tests are batched in groups of

24, so you get a much better sense of how well your eyes perceive color. If you do an

entire sequence, and get negative results, contact an ophthalmologist or optometrist for

further advice.

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Test yourself: The Amsler Grid Eye Test

AMD has a genetic component, so if your parents or grandparents had it, or other

retinal diseases, it s a good idea to take this test at home, then go to an eye care

professional if the results show a vision disorder. This test is called the Amsler Grid

Test. You should wear eyeglasses or lenses for it. The directions are simple. Have the

grid at normal reading distance, and look at the black dot in the center. Healthy eyes

will see unbroken lines, while people with developing AMD see blurry or black spots

see the illustrations below:

If the grid looks like this, get to the doctor immediately for a diagnosis.

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Test yourself: Astigmatism test

You can take this test for astigmatism while working on the computer. This particular

test (see figure below) uses a black wheel on a white background, to determine if all the

black, numerical spokes are equally black.

1 - Close and cover your left eye, and stare at the chart pay particular attention to the

lines joining 1,3,5,7, 9, and 11.

2 - Decide if any section of the line seems darker than others. If it does, you may have

astigmatism. Repeat this test on the right eye.

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Conclusion

You should not pay a great deal of attention to medical propaganda. Take charge of

your diet. Eat the foods that are right in eye healthy minerals and vitamins, and use

nutritional supplements. It s your body, your eyes, and you have to play an active role

in maintaining health or curing any diseases. Health requires a balance of food and

exercise. You may choose to discard traditional Western medicine or enhance it with a

homeopathic approach. Don t become a cash cow for major pharmaceutical firms the

same companies that created the healthcare crisis. Follow a good diet, with aerobic and

vision exercise.

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Do you want to restore vision, but sense that your doctor doesn t

really have the time to give you complete care? You can provide

your own care by using the Clear Vision system. It combines a

balanced diet with alternative medication such as herbal

supplements, the Bates Method and Yoga for the eyes. Follow the

Clear Vision path to better eyesight, better health and a fulfilling

life.