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"The following are eye specialists who diagnose and/or treat eye and vision problems: ¦ Ophthalmologist: A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating eye diseases and disorders. ¦ Optometrist: Although not a physician, a doctor of optometry (OD) has specialized training in vision problems and in treating vision conditions with glasses, contact lenses, low-vision aids, and vision therapy. Optometrists can test for such conditions as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration and prescribe medications for certain eye diseases." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"During testing of Viagra, patients reported problems with headache, rash, flushing of the skin, stomachaches, urinary tract infections, dizziness, diarrhea, and vision problems including blurriness and an inability to properly perceive light changes.23 The vision problems restricted the user's ability to use heavy machinery and to drive a car. An 18-page-long package insert accompanies the drug. It discusses the trials, but does not mention that anyone died during the trials, nor does it speak of any side effects." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"Optometrist: Although not a physician, a doctor of optometry (OD) has specialized training in vision problems and in treating vision conditions with glasses, contact lenses, low-vision aids, and vision therapy. Optometrists can test for such conditions as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration and prescribe medications for certain eye diseases. ¦ Optician: Also not a physician, an optician specializes in making and adjusting eyeglasses and other optical aids from prescriptions written by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. LISTENING TO YOUR EARS Do they wobble to and fro?" - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Anticholinergic side effects include dry mouth, trouble urinating, cognitive problems, vision problems, and decreased perspiration. Despite these serious side effects, doctors commonly prescribe the tricyclics amitriptyline and doxepin for the elderly. Twenty-one percent of the medications given to the elderly are believed to be inappropriate, and one out of every four of these inappropriate medications is amitriptyline or doxepin." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"Microvascular complications involve small blood vessels and damage the eyes, kidneys, skin, and nerves throughout the body, resulting in neuropathy, vision problems, infections, and kidney disease. Let's take a look at some of the sobering statistics. Microvascular Complications ?Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, representing 44 percent of all new cases in 2002. ?About one-third of diabetes patients have severe periodontal disease, resulting in damage to the teeth and gums. ?" - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "Nerve damage to the eyes can make the pupils less responsive to light, which has negative effects on how people see at night or in any dark environment (see "Retinopathy and Other Vision Problems" in this chapter). Proximal Neuropathy Proximal (or lumbosacral plexus) neuropathy affects the nerves in the thighs, hips, and buttocks, usually on one side of the body only. The nerve damage causes weakness and pain in the legs that typically worsen as the condition progresses, making it very difficult for people with the neuropathy to rise from a seated position without assistance." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.) "In fact, vision problems, including damage to the retina, glaucoma, and cataracts, are very common among people who have chronically high blood sugar levels and diabetes. Gregory, a sixty-one-year-old landscape foreman, was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age fifty-six. He said he took "reasonably good" care of himself when it came to exercise, but his diet "could stand some improvement." He also admitted that he had not had an eye examination in nearly three years, a situation that changed shortly before his last birthday, when he began to notice blurry vision." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"At first, given her vision problems, doctors diagnosed her with MS. They did a brain biopsy and found, however, that Kayla had central-nervous-system vasculitis, an autoimmune disease of the blood vessels of the brain. Then, after more testing, they added the diagnosis of lupus. The majority of those struck with lupus were young women of childbearing years. If they lived in East Ferry they tended to be poor, while those in Delavan-Grider, LaShekia's neighborhood, tended to be mildly-making-it middle class. All of them were African American." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Vitamin A is frequently low in autistics, and this deficiency accounts for some of the vision problems that are common in autistic kids. The deficiency affects the eyes' cones and rods, and contributes to the tendency of autistic kids to rely upon their peripheral vision. This reliance-the classic autistic sideways gaze-often results in poor eye contact. This symptom is still considered by many doctors to be a purely psychological trait, indicating emotional avoidance, which has no physiological component." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Anthocyanidins found in bilberry fruit may also be useful for people with vision problems. During World War II, British fighter pilots reported improved nighttime vision after eating bilberry jam. Bilberry has also been suggested as a treatment for retinopathy (damage to the retina) in diabetics because anthocyanodins appear to help protect the retina. Bilberry has also been suggested as treatment to prevent cataracts. Bilberry was also able to lower glucose by 26 percent in diabetic rats, and lowered triglycerides by 39 percent." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"CHECKLIST FOR CATARACTS Nutritional Rating Supplements Herbs Lutein (page 548) Vitamin B2 (page 598) Vitamin C (page 604) Beta-carotene Bilberry (page 633) (page 469) Carotenoids (page 488) Quercetin (page 580) Vitamin B3 (page 598) Vitamin E (page 609) Medical treatments In the beginning stages, magnifying lenses, stronger eyeglasses, and brighter lighting may compensate for the vision problems caused by cataracts. Once the vision problems affect daily activities, surgery may be necessary to replace the clouded lens with a clear artificial lens." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"As such, the lens of the eye steadily hardens and thickens with age and usually begins to cause vision problems in a person's early 40s. Close-up vision is the first to become fuzzy, as the lens has stiffened and is unable to respond fully to the muscles "tugging" at it to focus. This condition is known as presbyopia, sometimes called middle-age farsightedness. In the field of behavioral optometry, however, some patients have been able to improve their eyesight in middle age through vision therapy and low-light visual exercises." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"The vision problems restricted the user's ability to use heavy machinery and to drive a car. An 18-page-long package insert accompanies the drug. It discusses the trials, but does not mention that anyone died during the trials, nor does it speak of any side effects. One interesting risk mentioned in the insert is that sexual activity is a risk factor for men with cardio-vascular health problems. Therefore, when a cardiovascular case uses Viagra and engages in sex, he is more at risk for a heart attack." - Kenneth W Thomas, Ron Gilbert, Gerd Schaller, Side Effects: The Hidden Agenda of the Pharmaceutical Drug Cartel (Get the book.)

"Side effects may also include blood clots, leg pain, vision problems, abnormal vaginal bleeding, dizziness, fluid retention, mood changes, fatigue, acne, decreased libido, and hair loss. Nutrients depleted: Calcium, folic acid, magnesium, vitamins B2, B6, Bl2, vitamin C, and zinc. Needed supplements: • Calcium: 1,000-1,200 mg daily. • Folic acid: 400-800 meg daily. • Magnesium: 400-600 mg daily. • Vitamin B2: 25 mg daily. • Vitamin B6: 50 mg daily. • Vitamin B12: 500-1,000 meg daily. • Vitamin C: 500-1,000 mg • Zinc: 25-50 mg daily." - Hyla Cass, M.D., Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Once the vision problems affect daily activities, surgery may be necessary to replace the clouded lens with a clear artificial lens. For many people, the lens capsule remaining in the eye after surgery eventually turns cloudy, causing additional loss of vision. Lifestyle changes that may be helpful Obese men are significantly more likely to develop a cataract than are men of normal body weight.4 To date, most,5,6'7'8 but not all,9,10 population studies have found an increased risk of cataracts as body mass increases." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"The internal pressure in the eyes can cause staring, rigidity of eye movement and other vision problems. If lymph congestion occurs, particularly in the thyroid gland of a Kapha body type (see section on body-types in chapter 5), the resulting low production of thyroid hormone decreases his basic metabolic rate, leading to weight gain and slowing mental activity. In this case, the body may feel cold, even when the environmental temperature remains high. In Vata and Pitta body types, hair loss may result." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"In the bargain, you also get more than 15,000 meg of lutein and zeaxanthin, two members of the carotenoid family that are receiving significant research attention for their demonstrated ability to protect the eyes from vision problems like macular degeneration. Turnip greens are sometimes available by themselves, usually next to other greens like kale and collards, but sometimes at a farmers' market you'll be able to find the turnips with the tops attached. Buy them!" - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Erythrocytosis can cause such symptoms as weakness, dizziness, fatigue, light-headedness, headache, and vision problems. Most people who are diagnosed with emphysema are long-term smokers. Symptoms may not occur until middle age, when the individual's ability to exercise or do heavy work begins to decline, and a productive cough begins. The symptoms may be subtle at first, but worsen with time. In rare cases, emphysema is caused by a genetic condition that leads to a deficiency of a blood protein called alpha-l-antitrypsin. The overwhelming majority of cases, however, are related to smoking." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Frequent urination and fatigue are symptoms but not important problems like the other effects, such as arthritis, infections, kidney failure, accelerated arterial aging (that's heart attack, strokes, memory problems, and impotence), damage to the peripheral nerves, and the development of vision problems that can cause blindness. Here's the big surprise for this Major Ager. For most people, grounding your hospital-home type 2 diabetes shuttle is in your control. Just beginning to lose weight will immediately shift your body's response to insulin glycosylation." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"You also get more than 10,000—that's right, 10,000—IUs of vitamin A, more than 6,000 of beta-carotene (plus some alpha-carotene as well), and a staggering 19,000 meg of lutein and zeaxanthin, two members of the carotenoid family that are getting significant research attention for their ability to protect the eyes and guard against vision problems like macular degeneration. And did I mention that 1 cup—the amount that provides all those nutrients—has 35 calories? Chard is a member of the goosefoot family of plants, is a relative of beets, and comes in red and white." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"These drugs also have potentially serious side effects, such as vision problems, and some doctors believe that they may be dangerous for men who have certain cardiac conditions, such as irregular heart rhythms or a history of heart attack or heart failure. However, sex-boosting herbs have been used successfully for hundreds of years in Brazil, China, India and parts of Africa." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Side effects include high blood pressure, stomach ulcers with possible perforation of the stomach wall (this is how my father died), cramps and dizziness, inhibited growth in children within six weeks of taken the drugs, irregular menstruation, weakening of muscular strength, slowed healing of wounds, vision problems, skin atrophy, allergic shock, loss of libido, decrease in bone density, manic depression, and the emergence of latent diabetes. Steroids are now handed out, even for babies, at the first sign of inflammation of any kind." - Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.)

"The extra red blood cells thicken the blood, possibly leading to tissue and organ damage as well as to strokes, heart attacks, or blood clots in the lungs, legs, and elsewhere. Indeed, without treatment, half the people with PV die within two years. Horses sweat, men perspire, and women glow. —Popular saying NO SWEAT Some people never seem to sweat. No matter how hot and steamy it is, they remain cool as a cucumber. They may, in fact, have the hallmark of hypohidrosis, the decreased ability to sweat, or even anhidrosis, the inability to sweat." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"As the researchers study the babies of women who were exposed to chemical solvents in the workplace are studied, they are found to have vision problems. "Vision is one of the functions of the human brain, so it means that these chemicals find themselves through the mum, through the umbilical cord, into the baby, into the developing brain, and damaging functions there, and the baby is born already with a problem," Koren said." - David Steinman, Safe Trip to Eden: Ten Steps to Save Planet Earth from the Global Warming Meltdown (Get the book.)

"There's also a decent amount of vitamin A, and beta-carotene, and best of all, more than 4,000 meg of lutein and zeaxan-thin, two members of the carotenoid family that are getting serious research attention for their ability to protect the eyes against macular degeneration and other vision problems. Winter squash comes in many varieties also, the most well known being acorn squash, butternut squash, and spaghetti squash. (Pumpkin is technically in this category also, but gets its own listing because of its many specific benefits." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"The eye and brain cells are especially affected because the blood has to flow against gravity to reach them. Most vision problems are the direct or indirect result of reduced blood-cleansing capacity by the liver and kidneys. Clean and nutrient-rich blood from a healthy, efficient liver can flow easily and nourish the eye tissues better, thereby improving most eye problems. Tongue, Mouth, Lips, and Teeth The tongue is coated yellow or white, especially in the back part. This indicates an imbalance in the secretion of bile, which is the major cause of digestive trouble." - Andreas Moritz, The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse: An All-Natural, At-Home Flush to Purify and Rejuvenate Your Body (Get the book.)

"Given that diabetes and aging share so many characteristics, it's not surprising that they also respond to many of the same interventions, as we discuss in chapter 8. INSULIN RESISTANCE The term "insulin resistance" is not usually mentioned when doctors speak to their patients about optimal diabetes management. Because the term often confuses patients (and physicians, too, on occasion), we will take time to explain exactly what it means. Insulin resistance is an impairment of the body's ability?specifically the liver, fat, and muscle cells—to use insulin to process glucose (sugar)." - Steven V. Joyal, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease (Get the book.)

"As a medicine plant, peyote is used to treat arteriosclerosis, arthritis, blindness, cancer, cough, depression, diabetes, drug addiction, dysmenorrhea, fever, flu, grief, headache (related to the nerves), hysteria, hypochondria, infertility, intestinal problems, paralysis, pleurisy, pneumonia, restlessness, rheumatism pain, staphylococcus, tuberculosis, venereal disease, and vision problems. The peyote buttons are generally eaten or made into a tea." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.) "It is used in the treatment of appetite loss, arthritis, bedwetting, colds, colic, cough, diarrhea, dysentery, dysmenorrhea, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, flatulence, flu, halitosis, headache, hypotension, irregular menses, lumbago, malabsorbtion, nausea, poor circulation, prostatitis, rheumatism, tuberculosis, and vision problems. Topically, cinnamon can be used in footbaths to treat athlete's foot and as a bath herb in treatments for chills and sore muscles. As a steam inhalation it is beneficial in cases of colds, coughs, and sore throat." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"For example, documented adverse reactions include headaches, dizziness, memory loss, mood swings, nausea, seizures, convulsions, weight gain, sleep problems, reduced libido, loss of blood sugar control, changes in heart rate, breathing difficulties, aggravated PMS symptoms, skin rashes, water retention, vision problems, ear buzzing, diarrhea, stomach cramping, nausea, muscle aches, fatigue, muscular sclerosis-like symptoms, and other neurological problems." - Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track (Get the book.)

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