Honey: A Possible Treatment For Eye Problems
A natural sweetener, honey is known for its wound-healing, antimicrobial, and soothing properties. It can be topically applied to reduce irritation and inflammation of the eyes as well as kill bacteria that may cause an eye infection.
If used properly, honey may prove to be an absolute medicine for many eye problems.
Refreshes Tired Eyes
Close the eyelids and apply honey on it. Take a rest and relax. Wash off the honey with cold water after half an hour. Doing this will refresh our eyes.
Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
In a 2004 study, honey’s antimicrobial effects against different kinds of bacteria were analyzed. Results showed that it works well against conjunctivitis in particular.
Helps Prevent Macular Degeneration
Helps Treat Sore Eyes
Helps Reduces Eye Wrinkles
For Dry Eyes
To use honey as a treatment, all we have to do is to make an eyewash with honey and warm water and wash the eyes thoroughly with it. Do it before sleeping every alternate night to achieve the best results.
Artificial tears with manuka honey and eye gel with Manuka honey are now being studied as a dry eye treatment. In a study of 114 people, honey treatments were found to decrease redness and discomfort in people with chronic dry eye.
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