In the modern world, there are various diseases of the organs of vision, which are sometimes very difficult to fight. Violation of the normal structure of the vitreous body of the eye, in which it loses its transparency, is called the destruction of the fibers of the reticular structure of this department of the visual organ. This condition is characterized by manifestations such as blurred eyes, dots and flies flickering in front of the eye.
At first, these manifestations may not even affect the quality of life. However, without proper treatment, destruction can only intensify. This will result in serious visual impairment. Often, these processes occur against the backdrop of age-related changes, as well as under the influence of a number of negative factors. To identify the exact causes of destruction, it is worthwhile to undergo a comprehensive examination.
How is the treatment of opacity of the eye body carried out? You can reduce the destruction with the help of folk remedies. Such therapy is considered safer than traditional medicine. Folk remedies help restore vitreous tissue and normalize blood circulation in the eyeball. The use of these procedures helps slow down the process of vision loss. In this review, we will consider the main methods of treatment and their effectiveness.
Description of the problem
What about the vitreous body of the eye? This is one of the most important parts of the human visual system. Passing through it, light rays are fixed on the lens. 99% of the vitreous is composed of fluid. The rest are organic structural elements. The vitreous in a healthy person should be absolutely transparent. The rays of light must pass through it unhindered. However, age-related changes and exposure to negative environmental factors can lead to a loss of clarity of the vitreous body. As a result of this, opaque elements appear that are visually perceived as blurred in the eyes, flies or threads.
Disease development
Typically, the destruction of the vitreous body of the eye occurs from its central region. At the initial stage of the disease, a cavity forms, which is filled with opaque fibers of organic origin. The very structure of the vitreous body changes. As a result, conglomerates of tissue particles appear, which is why clouding of the lens of the eye occurs. Developing destruction can provoke retinal detachment and wrinkling of the vitreous body. This in turn will cause a significant visual impairment, in some cases a person completely loses it.
Causes
Why is there a blurred eye? The reasons for such destructive changes may be as follows:
- chronic eye diseases;
- involution;
- farsightedness;
- myopia;
- dystrophic processes;
- glaucoma and increased intraocular pressure;
- osteochondrosis of the cervical vertebrae;
- helminthic invasion;
- head injuries;
- metabolic disorders;
- psycho-emotional disorders;
- lack of nutrients and vitamins in the diet.
It should be noted that two large groups of destruction of the vitreous body can be distinguished:
- Damage due to injury.
- Inadequate nutrition of eye tissues, leading to structural disorders of the body.
As a rule, changes of this kind occur in people over the age of 40 years. Also, the risk of such violations is much higher in citizens suffering from hyperopia, myopia and other pathologies of vision. First of all, this is due to the fact that these diseases lead to disturbances in the blood supply to eye tissues. This can significantly accelerate the development of destructive changes.
Destructive processes
In medicine, they are divided into several types.
Namely:
- Filamentous destruction: a person in this condition may experience blurred eyes, dizziness. It seems that strands are stretched in front of the eye. Destruction of this type usually develops as a result of age-related changes in individuals suffering from myopia. A detailed examination by a doctor may reveal fibers of organic matter between the cornea and the retina. The vitreous in this case takes a more fluid consistency.
- Granular destruction: at this stage, vision is blurred, its acuity decreases. Before my eyes, as if drops of water are constantly visible. As a rule, this disease develops as a result of a prolonged infectious process, as well as due to systemic disorders in the body. Destructive processes in the vitreous can cause the formation of small conglomerates of organic matter.
- Crystalline destruction: extremely rare. It arises due to the high content in the vitreous body of substances such as cholesterol, amino acids and so on.
Symptoms
Are eye pains, clouding, and visual impairment always signs of destruction? Indeed, similar signs also appear with atherosclerosis of blood vessels, various ailments of the nervous system, circulatory disorders of the brain, and so on. In order to correctly determine the cause of unpleasant symptoms and prescribe adequate treatment, the doctor must conduct an accurate differential diagnosis.
The following symptoms are most characteristic of this disease:
- flashes and "lightning" before the eyes;
- threads, spots, "black flies";
- blurred vision, especially in bright light or when looking at white objects.
It is worth noting that for various degrees of destruction various symptoms are characteristic. If its signs are pronounced quite clearly, then this may indicate a serious pathology. In the absence of appropriate treatment, this condition can lead to irreversible changes in the structure of the lens and even blindness.
Danger of surgery
How to overcome the clouding of the lens of the eye? Treatment usually involves surgery. This method is gaining more and more popularity every year. However, everything here is not so simple. The operation can entail much more serious complications. In addition, in most cases, vision after such manipulation begins to decline again. But the main disadvantage of this method is that the lenses and glasses do not act on the operated eyes. As a result, the patient has vision problems, and he can do nothing with this.
Complications
Sometimes destruction causes such visual disturbances that do not allow a person to live a normal life. In this case, the disease may not cause discomfort in the initial stages. But, if you do not start treatment in a timely manner, the destruction will rapidly progress and ultimately cause irreversible changes in the structure of the vitreous body. The opacification of the vitreous body of the eye is only the first sign.
Possible serious consequences of this condition include the following:
- visual acuity disappears and total blindness comes in the end;
- the retina exfoliates;
- wrinkling of the vitreous body.
Diagnostics
What is she like? Before treating opacities, it is necessary to understand the diagnostic methods.
These include:
- examination by an ophthalmologist;
- ultrasound examination of the eyeball;
- tomographic observation;
- the study of living tissues of the eye under a microscope.
These diagnostic methods allow you to determine the degree of development of destruction, as well as identify concomitant pathologies. Sometimes, in order to accurately determine the cause of the changes, it is also necessary to assess the overall health of the patient.
Treatment
What therapy is usually prescribed for a diagnosis of opacification of the vitreous body of the eye? Treatment in case of age-related destruction is not provided. Unfortunately, the aging processes of the body are irreversible. Modern medicine can only help the patient maintain vision at an existing level. If the disease appeared due to a violation of blood supply and was detected at an early stage, then with the right therapy, the likelihood of restoring the structure of the vitreous body is high.
Of great importance in the treatment of destructive changes are factors such as the patient’s lifestyle and nutrition. In some cases, the patient's condition can be improved by a simple change in lifestyle. You need to eat the right foods. Food should be rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals. The patient should eat as many fresh vegetables and fruits as possible. An active lifestyle and the performance of special exercises improves the condition of the eyes. Such gymnastics allows you to train the muscles of the visual organs and improve their blood supply.
The use of alternative medicine
Clouding of the lens of the eye can be treated with folk remedies. They help improve the blood supply to the eyeball. Such treatment of destructive processes reduces the symptoms of pathology. In addition, the advantages of folk remedies are that they do not cause side effects.
Here are just a few recipes:
- Honey drops: to prepare this product, it is necessary to dilute the sweetness with boiled water in a ratio of 1: 2. Drops are used twice a day - in the morning and in the evening. This tool helps to saturate the vitreous tissue with nutrients and minerals.
- Aloe is very beneficial for the tissues of the eye. This plant prevents the occurrence of infections. To prepare the medicine, it is necessary to take the lower leaves of a three-year-old aloe, make pulp from them, squeeze the juice and mix with honey in equal proportions. The resulting mixture was diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 2 and used as eye drops.
- Geranium: from this plant, you can also prepare a great remedy for an eye. The leaves need to be chopped, squeeze the juice from the resulting slurry, dilute with boiled water in a ratio of 1: 2 and drip into the eyes.
- Asterisk: compresses with this plant are extremely effective for treating eye diseases. To prepare them, you need to take two pieces of cotton cloth and fold envelopes from them. Shredded grass is placed in them. Compresses are dipped in boiling water for a couple of minutes, and then they are removed, cooled and put on the eyes. Hold the compress for 15 minutes. The procedure should be carried out in the morning and evening every day.
- Cloves: one teaspoon of seasoning must be steamed with a quarter cup of boiled water. A quarter teaspoon of aloe juice and honey are added to the resulting infusion. Such drops should be instilled into the eyes twice a day.
Massage and Exercise
How to treat blurred eyes? Effectively eliminate this symptom helps a special massage. With your fingertips several times a day you need to make light circular movements in the eye area. It is also helpful to lightly press your fingers over the eyeballs for a few seconds.
Many doctors advise using therapeutic exercises. You can start with just a few exercise cycles.
Here are just a few of them:
- For several minutes, actively blink non-stop. This will help restore blood flow to the tissues of the eye.
- Focus your eyes on objects distant at different distances. It is most convenient to do this exercise near the window.
- Squint strongly for a few seconds, and then abruptly open your eyes. Exercise is performed from 10 to 30 times.
- Eye movements. During this exercise, you need to draw various shapes - eights, circles, rectangles, and so on. It is aimed at the development of various eye muscles.
Conclusion
Blushing in the eyes is a rather serious symptom, which can be a manifestation of serious diseases. In no case should you ignore it. If you find yourself with a disturbance in the functioning of the organs of vision, consult a doctor as soon as possible. This will avoid the development of complications.