Okay, the last: a compilation of bits-and-pieces.
Good luck!
Shannon
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1), 2) cineraria eyedrops
3) case
4) cataract nosode, and dd
5) Book, surgery if degenerated
6) Thios 6x
7) Article “The Homeopathic Treatment of Incipient Senile Cataract”
1) From: "Tony Pinkus"
To: ,
Subject: Re: Cataract
Date: Sun, 7 Jun 1998 21:51:02 +0100
Cineraria has long been used for cataracts. It seems most effective in
immature cataracts during whose treatment some to marked improvement
can be
observed as crystalization of the lens is undone.
It was originally used as a succus or fresh plant extract. However the
forms
available are now usually either the mother tincture or D3 eye drops.
The
former is used diluted in boiled and cooled potable water at the
dilution of
one to two drops in an eyebath of water. The affected eye is bathed
once or
twice daily.
Please note that other remedies might be used constitutionally or even
locally concurrently.
Tony
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2) From: "b"
To: ,
Subject: Re: Cataract
Date: Mon, 8 Jun 1998 11:42:50 +1200
...
I would like to add that I recommended the mother tincture to someone
once
and got abused because it stung so even though they had diluted it well
with
boiled water. Therefore a herbal fluid extract which would be
manufactured
without the use of alcohol, and not preserved with alcohol, would be a
better bet.
You can blame me for putting you in touch with him!
Regards,
Sue
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3) To:
Saclac@egroups.com
From: Simon
Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2000 06:07:34 +0100
Subject: [SacLac] cateract
I seem to remember a discussion re:cateracts some time ago
I just came across this and thought it was worth mentioning
from Murphy's MM-Zinc
atb
Simon
F. W. Payne reports this case of cataract: Right eye partially
affected and left practically useless for vision with bruised, sore,
smarting, burning, itching and stinging sensation, at intervals,
suddenly, sensation as if pepper had been thrown into it, causing
scalding lachrymation and spasm of the lids.
These spells were worse in evening. Burning dryness as if a stick
under lid scratching eyeball. Flickering before left eye, blue and green
rings, green halo round gas-jet at times. Slight irritation of
conjunctiva and tendency of lids to adhere. Worse by warmth, on warm
days, by artificial light.
Patient nervous, tremulous, impatient, worse by mental emotion.
chorea jerking of individual muscles. Zinc 200c, given occasionally,
steadily improved the case. In six months right eye was quite clear and
the left steadily gaining. Eleven years later vision was practically
perfect, though some small streaks could still be found in the left
lens.
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4) From:
Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 00:29:31 +0100
Subject: Re: [hpe] Question on cataract... and intro
Welcome.
I was told that Immature Cataract Nosode given weekly or monthly as you
judge fit is good, but i dont know what potency - sorry!. + change diet
(dont know what to!) & take appropriate remedies in low potency for
along
period of time (whatever that means!).
Apparently if this guide is followed the cataract won't develop or it it
does it will be very slow.
The following is from some notes i was given:
Calc fluor is the generic cataract remedy. has a marked action in &
affinity for the crytalline lens. its usually needed at some stage in
every
case - especially if have varicose veins, piles or if htere is a lot of
'sag' especialy in females.
Calc carb - esp in the beginning of hard cataract. Phadiosclerotic type
with concentric opacity.
Phos - cloudy film on the eye or nucleus. vision better in dim light.
Euph - ext or internal capsular opacity.
Coloc - soft cataract
Can Sat - corneal opacity. pianful presure from front to back.
Secale - cataracts with fine peripheral filaments iwt untidy
distribution of
filaments.
Nat mur - irregular distribution of peripheral filaments.
Mag Carb - large irregularly distributed filaments, thick at base. can
see
best in bright daylight
I gave cataract nosode in a 30 & calc fluor to my mum & think it has
helped,
but not sure - perhaps she's just got used to it!
Also gave to my dad a few months ago, but they have called him back to
do
the operation, altho its in its infancy, but apparently that's when they
prefer to operate as its easier.
Let us know how u get on.
shannon g UK
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5) From: jocelyne hemming
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 17:44:09 +0000
Reply-To:
homeopathy_open@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [hpe] Cataracts
…
They are many different types of cataracts, it is a big subject.
Homeopathy helps up to the point that there is a degeneration and you
have
to talk to an ophthalmologist to know that.
I suggest you read Essentials of Diseases of the Eye by Norton which is
quite comprehensive.
He says that “after degeneration of the lens-fibres has taken place, no
remedy will be found of avail in restoring its lost transparency and
improving the sight.” Hence operation...
...
The book I suggest is worth having. Not only for the remedies but it
explains most of the diseases of the eyes.
Kind regards,
Jocelyne.
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6) From: "rochelle"
Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 01:01:32 -0000
Subject: [hpe] Cataracts
Reply-To:
homeopathy_open@yahoogroups.com
Just to report for those who remember this one that after 5/6 months on
Thios 6x the patient has stopped taking it and reports that she can see
as
well as she used to be able to before the cataracts which were done 3
years
ago started thickening up. Am still waiting for it to be ratified by her
optician but she will have to go back to where she used to live for a
visit
to see him and has no plans to do so at the minute. He actually gave her
forms etc to see a consultant to have then lasered again.
…
Regards,
Rochelle
www.rochellemarsden.co.uk - updated with photo!!!
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From: "rochelle"
Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2001 02:29:33 -0000
Reply-To:
homeopathy_open@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Fw: [hpe] Cataracts
Thios dissolves scarring and it is mentioned [for cataracts] in a
sports hom book I have. … > At the moment I have one patient on
Thios. 6x TID as well as her [constitutional?]
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7) X-eGroups-From:
Homoeopathy@webtv.net (Anthony G)
From:
Homoeopathy@webtv.net
Date: Sat, 17 Nov 2001 14:05:41 -0500 (EST)
Reply-To:
homeopathy_open@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [hpe] Cataracts
Homeopathy and Cataracts
The best review article on the treatment of cataracts is The Homeopathic
Treatment of Incipient Senile Cataract, with Tabulated Results of One
Hundred Cases by A. B. Norton, MD published in the North American
Journal of Homeopathy 1891
This was a Retrospective Study looking at the homeopathic treatment of
cataracts in 295 Patients. 100 Patients were under treatment for longer
then 3 months. Results: Improvement in 58% of cases, no change in 42% ,
Slight decrease in 26%, Significant decrease 19%.
The best indication of success is the level of vision before treatment.
Dr. Norton looked at two groups. Vision better than 15/50 the results
were as follows: decided increase in 14%, slight increase in 26%, no
increase in 60%. Vision worse than 15/50 the results were as follows:
decided increase in 29%, slight increase in 26%, no increase in 45%. So
the earlier you treat the cataract the better the results.
In regards to specific remedies, the following 3 remedies where used in
78% of all cases:
Causticum was used in 64/100 cases. Keynote symptoms: Feeling of sand in
the eye, Sensation of pressure, Heaviness of the eyelids, Burning and
itching, Desire to keep eyes closed, Photophobia, Flashes of light
Calc- p. was used in 15/100 cases. Symptoms: Headaches esp. of the right
side, Pain around the right eye, Tired feeling around the right eye,
Stiff and weak feeling in the eyes
Sepia was used in 9/100 cases. Symptoms: Eyes feel weak, Worse towards
evening, Better middle of the day, Sharp pains in the eyes, Heaviness of
the lids, Twitching of the lids, Smarting of the eyes relieved by
eating, Headaches worse morning and evening.
Three other remedies that are very useful are Calc-c , Calc-f. and Phos.
I have found that constitutional treatment, in most cases, does very
little for the improvement of the cataract. I have followed patients for
several years on good constitutional treatment without observing any
improvement in their vision or resolution of their cataract.
My approach now is to prescribe the constitutional remedy in high
potency and then use one of the following remedies as an intercurrent:
Caust., Calc-p. Calc-c., Calc-f., Sep. or Phos. The remedy is selected
based on characteristics of the cataract or visual symptoms. The
intercurrent remedy is used in low potency 6X or 8X and repeated twice a
day. In many cases when the cataract remedy is not clear I will use a
combination of the above remedies which best fit the case.
I am also involved in a placebo controlled double blind study looking at
the effect of low potency homeopathic remedies in the treatment of
cataracts. If anyone is interested in participating in this study please
email me privately.
The government of India's Central Council for Research in Homeopathy,
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have stated that tincture of
Cineraria Maritima Succus is the drug of choice which prevents the
development of cataract. I have limited experience with this product but
I am using it on several patients and I hope to present my results. The
recommended therapy is 1 to 2 drops in the eye, 3 to 6 times daily.
Vitamin C deficiency and exposure to ultraviolet light have a major role
in the development of cataracts. I recommend vitamin C supplements (1000
mg/day), a wide brim hat and good pair of ultraviolet blocking sun
glasses. The vitamin supplement that I recommend is a Cataract
Nutritional Formula manufactured by Nutritional Research. Information
can be obtained from (412) 341-6761 or the web page is
www.timenet.com/vitamin
Cataract surgery is one of the most success surgical procedures
performed. It is now performed with minimal or no anesthesia and most
patients have immediate recovery with no limitations in their activity.
It should be considered in advanced cataracts with visual limitation if
homeopathic and other non invasive methods are not successful.
Ref:
http://www.pipeline.com/~ekondrot/cat.htm
homeonewbie-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
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