apply a wrung-out washcloth to the eye; change it every 2-3 minutes.

Stop for 30-60

minutes, and then repeat for another 30 minutes.
Hot and cold applications can be applied every 4 hours. But the water should never be
too hot (that is what blinded young Fanny Crosby). Apply a cloth wrung out of slightly
hot water for 2 minutes, then a cold cloth for 30 seconds. Do this for 15 minutes.
Saline irrigations are also good. Add 2 level tsp. of salt to 1 quart water, to rinse
discharges out of the eyes.
PREVENTION
Avoid the problems noted under "Causes," above.
When something gets in your eye; get it out. Grasping the eyelash and pulling the upper
lid over the lower lid, induces tears and helps wash out foreign bodies.
ENCOURAGEMENTThe heart of him who receives the grace of God overflows with love for God
and for those whom Christ died. He becomes kind and thoughtful, humble, yet full of hope and
encouragement to those around him.

GLAUCOMA

SYMPTOMSEarly symptoms include eye pain or discomfort mainly in the morning, blurred vision,
halos around light, inability to adjust to darker conditions, and peripheral (side) vision loss (resulting in
tunnel vision).
Higher than normal pressure within the eyeball (called intraocular pressure), it is more common in
blacks than whites, tends to run in families, is more common in women than men, and especially affects
people over 40.
CAUSESFluid is continually produced in the eyeball; and, just as continuously, it is draining out. The
balance is called intraocular pressure. Normal pressure is 15-20 millimeters of mercury, but glaucoma
levels may reach 40 or more. The increased pressure, unless it is relieved, will damage the optic nerve
and produce blindness. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. There are several types of
glaucoma.

TREATMENT
There appears to be no evidence that restoration of vision, lost through glaucoma-caused
nerve degeneration, can be restored. But there are things which can be done to slow or
stop the advance of this problem.
Dietetic problems are among the most common causes of glaucoma. This includes
overeating, eating the wrong foods, and not eating the right ones. Emphasize a raw,
vitamin C rich, diet.
Food "allergies," eating foods which do not agree with the system, can be a frequent
cause of the disease. Do a pulse test and find out which foods may be causing you
problems. In addition, a tonometer can be purchased, which you can use to test your
eyeball pressure.
The diet should include betaine HCl, vitamin C, a good vitamin/mineral supplement,
vitamin A, vitamin B2, and nourishing, natural foodbut not too much of it.
Moderate, daily out-of-door, exercise helps reduce pressure.
Warm fennel herb, alternated with chamomile and eyebright, is helpful. Apply as
eyewash in an eyecup or three drops to each eye, 3 times a day.
If anxiety seems to be a cause, increase the B complex intake. Avoid stress, worry, fear,
and anger. Cultivate a tranquil, restful lifestyle. Great temperature changes (as found in
the north) are a source of stress.
Higher blood sugar levels increase pressure.
Avoid heavy lifting, pulling, etc. Avoid constipation, for straining at the stool increases
eye pressure (as does diarrhea). Maintain a slight, mild laxative effect. Avoid sitting or
standing still for long periods. Lying face down significantly increases pressure. Standing
on the hands astoundingly increases pressure.
Increased blood pressure brings increased pressure within the eyeball. Keep your blood
pressure down!
Do not use the eyes intensively for long periods of time (TV viewing or excessive
reading).
Avoid coffee, tea, tobacco, alcohol, and all junk and processed foods. Smoking damages