Home Remedy for Eye Blood Vessels

The human eye has a number of blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the eye tissue. Problems can occur if these blood vessels rupture or begin to proliferate. The severity of the problem, and the appropriate course of treatment, will vary depending on the location of the blood vessel in the eye. In some cases these problems can lead to vision loss.

Treating Bloodshot Eyes

• Bloodshot eyes are often associated with overindulgence in alcohol. It can also result from eyestrain and exposure to smoke and other environmental contaminants.

  Another possible cause of bloodshot eyes is diet. According to the book "Prescription for Nutritional Healing," by Phyllis Balch vitamins play a major part in preventing and treating bloodshot eyes.

  Balch suggests 25,000 international units of vitamin A for anyone, excluding pregnant women, with problems with bloodshot eyes. The book also suggests 100 milligrams of vitamin B and up to 2,500 mg of vitamin C.

  A topical treatment of raspberry leaf may provide relief from the irritation and redness associated with bloodshot eyes. A piece of sterile cloth is soaked in a raspberry leaf tea and applied and applied to the closed eyes for ten minutes or more.
  Another easy way to help prevent bloodshot eyes is to periodically wipe your face and eye lids with a moist cloth throughout the day. Oils from the skin may build up, or combine with any facial moisturizers, and cause irritation in the eyes. Keeping the face clean can often keep the redness at bay.

Treating Diabetic Retinopathy

• Diabetic Retinopathy is a disorder of the blood vessels of the retina associated with diabetes. The tiny blood vessels, known as capillaries, that provide blood for the retina hemorrhage, which can cause injury to the retina. The blood vessels can also proliferate, or multiply, on the retina.

  Injuries to the retina caused by diabetic retinopathy leads to blindness in 7,000 people each year in the United States.

  Home treatments for diabetic retinopathy also include vitamin A, according to Balch. Her book again suggests 25,000 international units per day for anyone not pregnant. She believes vitamin A promotes general eye health.

  The book Prescription for Nutritional Healing also suggests shark cartilage for the treatment and prevention of diabetic retinopathy. Shark cartilage is believed to have an effect on the growth of small blood vessels in the eye associated with diabetic retinopathy.

  Suggested dosage of shark cartilage is 1 gram per 15 pounds of body weight each day divided over three doses.

  A proper diet for the control of diabetes will decrease the likelihood of developing diabetic retinopathy. Because diabetic retinopathy has few symptoms until it has developed to a point that damages vision an annual examination by a medical professional.