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Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter One: The Eyes’ Anatomy & Pathology 6

An explanation of the eyes’ anatomy & visual perception

Chapter Two: Reinvention of Vision 23

A look at healthy diet, eye control and exercise

Chapter Three: To Set Things Straight 35

A look at different eye tests

Conclusion 38



Introduction

Like many patients, you find that modern medicine makes you sick and tired. For people

with vision problems, such as macular degeneration, glaucoma or cataracts, the cure can

be worse than the disease. Medications and surgery have nasty side effects, and often

cost too much money. These treatments never cure the disease, they just relieve the

symptoms. Most people rely on conventional medicine thinking ‘I have no choice’.

Good News: with the Clear Vision System, you do have a choice. You can choose to take

an active role in curing your vision problems. Through a combination of a healthy diet,

aerobic exercise, nutritional supplements, along with proven eye exercises, you can

choose a natural plan to regain good eyesight, and good health. Nature—through diet

and minerals—is a far better cure than harsh chemicals peddled by the medical

establishment. Clear Vision brings harmony to the human body, and that harmony rids

the eyes of disease.

Vision is the most essential of the five senses. Images, by the medium of light, are

refracted through the eye. They arrive at the optic nerve and are sent to the brain. In

other words, the eyes work like a digital camera—the lens records an image, which is

sent to a memory card (the human brain). When the eyes can’t function properly, people’s

lives become more complicated. They don’t get to see much of what makes life enjoyable:

a beautiful sunrise or sunset; the family sitting around the dinner table, or just those

minor social signals at a party (a flirtatious look or warning glare).

Serious eye problems, such as glaucoma and cataracts can leave you feeling dependent

and helpless. You may need help reading the mail, paying bills, getting dressed. Poor

vision is so frustrating and demoralizing. Doctors and medications don’t really provide

much help. You should take charge of your eye health by using the Clear Vision System.

Use nature to restore one of nature’s most valuable assets: eyesight.



Change Your Approach

Take charge of your vision, and your vision will improve. The first step is to become an

educated patient. You have trouble with your eyes so you should learn everything

possible about the human eye: its’ anatomy; how your specific condition develops; the

conventional medical treatments as well as alternatives. It is your body, and your eyes.

You should know how they function, so you can ask the Doctors the relevant questions

and use other methods to treat your illness.

Why remain with traditional medicine when there are so many other therapies? People

who eat a healthy diet with the right vitamins and nutrients often find their overall health

and eyesight improves. These nutrients are found in protein, certain vegetables and

fruits. You can find many recipes to develop a delicious and nutritious eating plan. There

are also many vitamins that help restore or improve vision. Add aerobic exercise to a

balanced diet and you will tone your body, improve circulation and often regain some

visual acuity. Eye exercises, such as those found in The Bates Method or Yoga can help

relieve symptoms of glaucoma

Most importantly you gain confidence. Even the medical establishment admits there is a

link between a person’s mental state and improving health or even complete healing. By

adding these elements to your treatment or even replacing conventional medicine with

this plan you can start your life anew. You will be in charge of your body, not a

subservient patient who endures often painful therapies and dangerous medications.

Remember, it is your vision—not your doctor’s. It doesn’t belong to the big

pharmaceutical chains who run those folksy commercials featuring happy grandparents

frolicking with their grandchildren again thanks to a wonder drug or ointment. Human

beings have five senses: taste, touch, hearing, smell and vision. Vision is the most

important: people receive sensory information from their eyes, and all the parts of the

human eyeball filter that data, sending it to the optic nerve and the brain. A partial or



total loss of eyesight is a disaster especially for adults or seniors who led independent

lives until their eyesight failed. Nobody wants to become dependent on friends, family

or health aides to read their mail to them, prepare their meals or help them perform

intimate chores such as washing or dressing.

No, people would rather be able to see their family and friends gathered around the table

at holidays. Imagine if you could not see the grandchildren take their first steps or watch

their first little league game. Poor vision means not being able to travel independently;

to be unable to appreciate the sunrise on a clear summer morning or watch 4th of July

fireworks.

So, regaining good vision requires hard work and dedication. Patients have to throw off

their passive role and become informed medical consumers. People wouldn’t dream of

buying a house without knowing more about the house and the surrounding

neighborhood. It then makes sense that people ought to learn more about the anatomy

of the eye and every possible cure. Letting a doctor dictate your every move just doesn’t

make sense where there are many available remedies. There are healthy foods, and

vitamins, as well as aerobic and optic exercises. These are tools to build good vision and

a better life!



Chapter 1: The Eyes’ Anatomy & Pathology

The first question is ‘what is vision’? Vision is the process where the internal parts of the

human eye use light to transport a perceived object to the brain, where the data is

converted into a concrete object. Many medical writers compare the human eyes to a

digital camera. The lens of the eye, like the camera lens, captures light, and brings it to

other parts of the eye. These parts, such as the retina, then transfer the light to the optic

nerve at the back of the eyes, and bring them to the optic nerve. The optic nerve then

sends this image to the brain, where it is analyzed and transformed from a sensory

impression into a named object. If one of these parts becomes diseased, the entire process

slows down and people have to cope with less vision and less awareness of their

surrounding world.

Here’s a diagram of the human eye and the composition of the human eyeball. It’s a

wonderfully intricate organ—only one inch in diameter yet it plays an enormous role in

capturing and processing information:



Start at the beginning:

Eyelid: eyelids have two parts—the exterior and the interior. The exterior eyelid

protects the eye by means of skin and eye lashes, which help filter dust and other

irritants from the eyeball. The interior contains the conjunctiva and tear ducts

which also play a role in preserving eye health.

Pupil: the black spot in the center of the Iris (colored part of the eye). Pupils can

change their size, growing smaller in brightly lighted places/conditions and

enlarging when the light is low. They refract the light, and are the starting point

of light’s journey to the optic nerve and brain.

Iris: named after the Greek goddess of the Rainbow, who was the link between

the gods and mankind, the iris is the colored membrane that surrounds the pupil.

The pupil is the opening in the iris that allows light to enter the interior of the

eyeball.

Sclera: the short answer is the whites of the eyes. It would not have had much

punch if General Israel Putman had bellowed: “don’t fire until you see their

sclera”. The sclera consists of tissue, thicker in some sections and thinner in the

others. It protects the interior of the eye, especially the all-important optic nerve.



The Interior of the Eye

The following image shows how the external eyeball relates to the interior.

In order to make this entertaining and informative, we will begin at the left side of the

illustration and go counterclockwise. By the time you read about all these segments you

will have learned how the eye works.

Posterior Chamber: the part of the eye found in between the iris and the lens.

Anterior Chamber: filled with fluid, known as aqueous humor this chamber helps

maintain the internal pressure of the eyeball.

Cornea: composed of 5 layers of clear tissue, the cornea is the outermost layer of

the eyeball. It helps protect the eye from irritants, but also plays a role in refracting

the light that enters the eye. Should the corneal tissue become cloudy it will affect

vision.

Vitreous Body: another section of the eye that is largely composed of fluid. It is

located behind the lens and in front of the retina. This fluid is not bisected by

blood vessels, so the fluid can be somewhat stagnant. If a foreign substance



becomes trapped in this region, it can cause floaters until the object is surgically

removed

Optic Nerve: a cranial nerve that carries light images from the retina to the brain.

The optic nerve is one of 12 nerves that originate from the brain, as compared to

the nerves that begin in the vertebrae.

Retina: a slender coating of matter coating the interior of the eye. It channels light

from the outer eye to the optic nerve and the brain.

Macula: yellow tissue found in the retina’s center. This delicate tissue permits the

eye to capture detailed images.

Fovea: the central part of the macula that brings detailed vision to the eye. Da

Vinci, who is credited with discovering the fovea and its function described it as

being a straight line to the outside world. It allows humans to perform many

visual functions such as reading books or computer screens, hobbies such as

embroidery or jigsaw puzzles; detailed mechanical repairs and even surgery.

Visual Perception

Visual Perception is a complicated blend of function and sense. In the first instance, you

should think of human eyes as a digital camera. They even share a common part—the

lens. Like a camera lens, the pupils and iris refract light from the outside world, into the

eyeball, and it travels through the eye to the optic nerve, which then sends the image to

the brain. It’s like taking a picture with your camera and then uploading it to your

computer. The image can be used immediately or stored for future reference.

The other part of visual perception centers on how the human brain uses that refracted

light. Think of the brain as a computer—it receives visual data from the eyes and must

then interpret the data. This part of visual perception is linked to learning. Some of those

skills are



Knowledge: what the person sees. The brain is going to rationalize what the eye

sees. That explains why people make mistakes in reading—to read something as

‘Cats for Sale”, then taking a second look and realizing it actually said ‘Cots for

Sale” Maybe that person was thinking about cats when they read the sign.

Sense of Direction: This is a spatial skill. After getting the information, the brain

decodes whether an object is up, down, left, right and so on. It plays an essential

role in learning to read, write or type.

Analysis: how the brain interprets the image.

Visual perception is receiving refracted light (image) through the eyes; sending the

message to the brain, and having the brain translate the image into information. When

the eye is injured, whether through an accident or illness, the learning process can be

delayed because the eye won’t receive the complete image, or may be unable to transmit

it to the optic nerve. That is the main reason people should take control of their eye

health. Eyes are the main way we learn about our world. People should use every method

to regain vision, or maintain eyesight. The eyes deserve complete care, and proper

nutrition. —they function well when people follow a healthy diet and exercise regimen,

one that includes aerobic and visual exercise.

Eye Care

Google searches can reveal how little and how much the average person knows about

their eyes. Many people still hold on to old ideas about eyesight—things that their

mother, teacher, or best friend told them. They don’t realize what items can actually

harm their eyes because they obsess over childhood bugaboos. Perhaps they’re the same

people who run to their doctors when they see a TV broadcast about West Nile or Ebola

virus. The good news is there is plenty of accurate information about vision, what affects

eyesight, and the medications used to treat vision disorders.



Myths about Things That Harm Vision

Even with the rise of the Internet, and the ability to research any medical topic, people

still have some odd ideas about their eyes. Check out medical message boards, or

websites like ask.com—there are plenty of questions such as:

Do eating carrots improve vision?

Won’t sitting close to the TV hurt my kids/my husband’s eyes?

At work, I spend 7 hours or more on the PC: won’t it damage my vision?

Does a strong prescription actually do more harm than good?

Can I sleep in extended wear contacts?

The short answer is no, but it’s more helpful to take each myth, and explain why it’s a

myth, not a fact. Generations of Moms have told children “eat your carrots: you’ll never

see a rabbit wearing glasses”. Wild or domestic rabbits never wear prescription glasses.

Secondly, while carrots are a good source of vitamin A, and a diet with the proper amount

of Vitamin A can reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts, they won’t

improve eyesight. Finally, overdoing beta carotene can make skin turn yellow or orange.

It looks as though somebody applied too much self-tanner. Just make carrots a part of a

healthy, balanced diet. All things in moderation—especially carrots.

“The Closer You Get”

And another “Momily” bites the dust: sitting close to the TV will not ruin anybody’s

eyesight. This might have had validity for baby boomers—those born after WWII. The

first televisions did emit very low doses of radiation, but that dose was so low that people

would have had to spend all their time in front of the TV before their eyesight

deteriorated. And with the technological changes in televisions, it’s almost impossible to

sit in front of the television. In the 21st Century, most people have large screen plasma



TV’s mounted in an entertainment unit, or the living room/bedroom wall. People would

have to levitate 2 feet in the air if they wanted to sit right in front of the set. Sitting up

close to the TV set never hurt eyesight in the 20th century and won’t damage it in the 21st.

Computer Screens

There’s a medical busybody in every office. They love to prey on new colleagues because

the experienced people know all their tricks. The busybody preys on the young workers

or recent transfers. He/ She can’t wait to demoralize new colleagues by sharing ‘helpful

facts”. They love telling coworkers: “you spend so much time on the computer that you

must be going blind—I hope you’ll get workers’ comp”. Relax. This is another fable.

Spending long hours staring at the computer monitor will not cause serious eye disease.

The problem is that people often fail to blink when they stare at the screen, and blinking

is the best method to prevent dry eyes. So, there’s a very easy solution. While you are

typing or reading, don’t forget to blink several times. Do this faithfully, and the eyes will

not get as tired and dry. Also, take a short break every hour and rest your eyes. The next

time the office yenta pesters you about your eyesight, just tell them nicely about the ‘blink

and rest method’. That may shut them up.

Stronger Eyeglass Prescriptions will weaken the eyes

Where do people get these ideas? There is no truth to that notion. The eyes are small,

and very delicate organs. If people need a stronger prescription for their eyeglasses or

contact lenses, then they should get them. Actually, the opposite is true: if you are

wearing a weaker prescription and ignore the need for a stronger one, it does far more

damage to your eyes. It’s going to cause eyestrain, and that may lead to future problems.

A stronger prescription improves vision—allows the eyes to collect more refracted light

and therefore, accurate visual data is sent to the brain. It actually goes from strength to

strength. Stronger prescriptions enhance and improve the eyes.



You can leave Extended Wear Contacts in Overnight.

It’s a free country and people can do whatever they want, but extended wear lenses

should be removed at night. The contact lens is inserted upon the eyeball’s lens. Even

the most delicate contact lens prevents the eyeball from getting the entire amount of

oxygen it needs, because the artificial lens blocks it. The eyeball needs to be moistened by

tears, but tear production is limited when people wear contact lenses. Extended lenses

also need to be cleaned with a sterile solution, or the wearer may develop eye infections.

While it’s so tempting to crash into bed after a late night at the office, or a weekend party,

it’s much more sensible to remove the lenses and let them soak overnight. The eyeballs

want a break from the artificial object placed on top of the natural lens. Removing and

cleaning the extended wear lenses every night will help both the lenses and the eyes.

What actually harms vision?

People waste time by fretting over things that never harm the eyes, while ignoring

medical issues that damage eyesight. Smoking, hypertension and diabetes all inflict

injury to the eye, and lead to loss of vision. People should understand how these affect

the human eye, then remediate them before too much harm is done.

Smoking hurts the eyes as well as the lungs. There is an abundance of evidence to prove

it. Habitual smokers are 50 percent more likely to develop macular degeneration,

cataracts and retinopathy. Smokers have a greater risk for hypertension, and high blood

pressure may trigger glaucoma (increased pressure within the eye). Think about it—

smokers inhale toxic chemicals which enter the bloodstream and travel all over the body.

The best advice is to quit smoking. Every state department of health should have a page

about the risks of smoking. The New York State Department of Health is user friendly

and packed with information.


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Unfortunately, Type II Diabetes has become more and more prevalent. Uncontrolled or

poorly controlled diabetes leads to one or more of the following conditions:

Glaucoma

Cataracts

Diabetic Retinopathy

One suggestion is to prevent diabetes, by eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and

reaching a healthy weight. People already diagnosed with diabetes should make every

effort to control their blood sugar levels. High blood glucose travels throughout the body

and affects all the organs. Part of the problem is that high blood glucose lowers the

immune system and leads to infections. Infections raise the blood glucose, making

infections harder to treat.

Conventional Treatments for Optical Diseases

What does traditional medicine—including the healthcare system—offer people who

suffer from optical disorders? There are many treatments for cataracts, glaucoma and

retinopathy, but each produce side effects and surgical procedures always have a risk of

post-operative infection. Since cataracts, glaucoma and retinopathy are the most

prevalent conditions, people should know the downside of treating them by traditional

approaches.

Cataracts

A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s natural lens—the covering of the eye. When a cataract

develops, the eye loses the ability to refract natural light. If a cataract is discovered in its

early stages, it can be treated with noninvasive methods: special eyeglasses, and brighter

lighting in the home and office. If the cataract has grown, it will have to be treated with

surgery. Most doctors say that there is minimal risk from cataract surgery, but that’s a

bigger distortion than the cataract. In cataract surgery, the eye’s natural lens is removed



and replaced by an artificial lens. This method works for most patients, but in a few

years, the artificial lens either becomes clouded or slips, and has to be replaced. For other

patients, the new lens does not adhere well to the eye’s surface and has to be replaced in

a few weeks. Either way, it’s not a permanent solution. Surgery may remove the cataract,

but a patient will have to undergo more cataract surgery in the future.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma occurs when fluid is unable to drain from the eye. Since the fluid cannot drain,

internal pressure builds up inside the eye, presses against the optic nerve and may

eventually cause partial or total vision loss. Diabetes and high blood pressure increase

the risk for contracting glaucoma, so those patients must have annual eye examinations.

For diabetics and people who have hypertension, a healthy diet is the best way to prevent

or minimize glaucoma. High blood pressure is only going to increase pressure within

the eye. High blood glucose damages blood vessels and may affect the eye’s ability to

drain the excess fluid. Treating those diseases by eating a healthier diet and exercising is

the best way to prevent Glaucoma and minimize the damage if it is caught in time.

There’s one problem. The medical establishment does not have all the answers. Some

patients can have low pressure within the eye, yet lose much vision, while others have

high pressure and minimal vision loss. Unfortunately, the conventional treatments for

glaucoma are invasive surgery, first with lasers, and follow up therapy with eye drops.

The eye drops often sting, and the medications can cause headaches. If laser surgery fails,

the doctor will suggest traditional surgery, but post-operative infection is always an

issue.

Natural Therapies

What makes natural therapies superior to traditional medical treatment? Part of the

answer lies in the alliance between major pharmaceutical firms and physicians. Doctors



are given many financial incentives to use pharmaceutical drugs==it’s not just coffee cups,

prescription pads and pens. Big Pharma firms have paid out millions of dollars to doctors

as an incentive to use their products. Some doctors earn fees by serving on the company’s

board of directors, or by hosting presentations for local hospitals. Despite the Affordable

Care Act, the medical system is still broken. People are given medications with nasty

side effects because it is profitable for the drug companies and the doctors. Patients are

just the cash cows that funnel cash from one player to the other. In one sense, patients

are like chickens kept in nasty coops so they’ll grow fat and tender—overdosed with

medications because it is profitable, not because it improves their health.

Another problem is that most doctors do not communicate with patients. Part of it is

their training. Most doctors are indoctrinated to view themselves as healers, while

patients are passive recipients of their learning. They do not like it when people ask too

many questions, and prefer to give patients only the briefest outline of their condition. If

you visit an ophthalmologist, they will order tests, tell you the results and prescribe

medications. Few of them are going to reveal all the relevant facts to their patients.

The Causes of Medical Failure

Although Doctors have trained many years to treat patients, most do not know how to

relate to their patients. Even the medical establishment recognizes the link between a

positive mental outlook and greater healing, but do not do much to encourage positive

thinking. Part of the problem is administrative: doctors have to carry a large caseload in

order to have a profitable practice. That means many offices overbook, and doctors

ricochet from one patient to the next. Since time is short, it’s far simpler to prescribe

medications than take the time to look for natural, and less noxious solutions. A doctor

treats the symptoms because they don’t have the time or resources to cure the disease.

While it sounds a little cynical, the fact is that patients who need many follow up

treatments create more income for the pharmaceutical firms and physicians. Of course,



most doctors want to help suffering people, but they also need to support themselves.

Major pharmaceutical firms, who create medications with harmful ingredients are the

agents who exploit doctors and patients for profit.

Read the following article: "Where is the Ophthalmic Industry Headed?" Every device

used by your doctors, every prescription is part of an industry expected to gross $16

billion dollars by 2016. No wonder patients have such a small role—they provide fuel

for the industry, but most medical professionals treat patients as a means to an end.

Common Eye Conditions

The time has come for people to take full responsibility for their health. Doctors can help,

but they can’t be the only source of healing. They do not have the time or training to give

patients their full attention. Knowledge is the first step in becoming a responsible,

educated patient. People with eye conditions should teach themselves about their illness

and learn every possible treatment or remedy. Eye disease can be congenital or

temporary. Other conditions are cataracts, glaucoma, and blocked blood vessels.

Congenital Eye Disorders

People can be born with defective vision. Some of the problems are classified as

‘refractive errors” because the surface of the eye (lens/cornea) is irregular, so the eye can’t

refract light correctly. Some of these refractive errors are:

Myopia: also known as nearsightedness. A person is unable to see objects unless

they are held closely to the eyes. It’s caused by the irregular shape of the cornea,

so light isn’t refracted normally. This can be treated with the correct eye glass or

contact lens prescription.

Hyperopia: the opposite of myopia. In this condition, the eyeball or cornea are

too short, so light is improperly refracted. It’s commonly called ‘farsightedness.

People clearly see something in the distance but struggle with closer items. It can


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make reading and writing difficult, but like myopia, can be corrected with

prescription eyeglasses or lenses.

Astigmatism: once again, the irregular shape of the eye can affect vision.

Sometimes, it means that sight is stronger in one eye than the other, and used to

mean people could not wear contact lenses, only glasses. Fortunately, contact

lenses are now available for those who have astigmatism.

Temporary Eye Conditions

Not all eye diseases are congenital or incurable. Some are temporary conditions, and can

be easily treated, with traditional or complimentary medication. These ailments are:

Blepharitis: an inflammation of the upper eyelid, which has several probable

triggers, such as a blocked oil gland, dandruff, eye mites, allergies, or reactions to

strong acne medications. It can become chronic, and the symptoms are red eyes,

greasy appearing eye lids, crusty eyes when waking, loss of eyelashes and dry skin

near the eyelids. The usual treatments are antibiotics, regular cleansing of the

affected area, steroid medications. If Blepharitis is caused by an underlying

condition such as rosacea or dermatitis, it can be controlled by treating the main

disease.

Detached Retina: the human eye has vitreous gel between the lens and the retina.

As people age, the gel can pull away, and cause the retina to detach itself from the

optic nerve. The major symptoms are seeing floaters, flashing lights or a veil

across the field of vision. It is essential to see a doctor as soon as these symptoms

occur. Immediate treatment, such as laser surgery, can repair the retinal tear and

restore vision. When treatment is delayed, damage is greater, and complicated

surgery is required. Sometimes, the vitreous fluid has to be replaced with a gas

bubble. This bubble will gradually be filled with the body’s fluid, but it cannot

repair damaged vision. The longer the delay, the greater the damage.



Dry eyes and Redness: it’s caused by the eye’s failure to produce an adequate

amount of tears. Tears consist of three layers: oil, water and mucus. As people

age, they do not produce as many tears, so are more prone to developing dry eyes.

Dry eyes will appear red, often feel very itchy. Sometimes, vision can blur.

Menopausal women, and people with diabetes, lupus and scleroderma have a

greater chance of developing chronic dry eyes. Some of the treatments are eye

drops to produce tears. If a malformed eyelid causes the dry eye, plastic surgery

can correct the malformation. Steroids and antibiotics may be used to treat

infected glands. If an underlying autoimmune disorder causes dry eye, effective

treatment of the disorder may bring relief.

Night Blindness: or nycantopia. It means that people have normal vision in

daylight, but have a hard time seeing at night or in poorly lit conditions. The rods

of the retina were damaged by disease, so the eyes do not function well when light

is low. It does not mean the person is blind. Treatment depends on the cause. If

it’s caused by cataracts, it can improve when the cataract is treated. In rare

instances, it’s caused by vitamin A or zinc deficiency, and will improve when the

patient follows a diet with the necessary vitamins, or adds supplements to their

medication. On the other hand, if diabetes or retina pigmentosa (the retina has too

much dark pigment) is the underlying cause, it is far more difficult to remediate

and may not have a good outcome.

Conjunctivitis: also called ‘pink eye’ because the white of the inflamed eye looks

pink. There are three types of conjunctivitis: viral; bacterial and allergic. Viral

conjunctivitis is the most common, and the symptoms are red, damp and irritated

eyes. This can be treated with eye drops and soothing compresses. Since viral

conjunctivitis is contagious, patients should practice strict hygiene and not share

pillow cases or towels until the condition heals. Bacterial conjunctivitis, in addition

to the usual symptoms, also show crusting in the eyes. It can be treated with



antibiotics and is not contagious. Allergic conjunctivitis responds to

antihistamines and avoiding the allergy triggers.

Retinitis: inflammation of the retina. The disease destroys the rods and cone cells

found in the retina and leads to blindness. At this point there is no cure, but

therapy can delay blindness. There are two types of Retinitis: Cytomegavirus or

CMV retinitis, which is found in people with AIDS or those patients with severely

compromised immune systems. Most people have been exposed to this virus, but

only immune compromised patients contract the disease. The symptoms are

floaters, with a gradual loss of peripheral vision. It’s treated with Ganciclovir or

other anti-viral medications.

Retinitis Pigmentosa: a genetic condition that gradually destroys retina cells. The

first symptoms are floaters, and gradual loss of peripheral vision. Total blindness

is not typical, but the tunnel vision can worsen over time. At this time, there is no

cure, although some studies are being done.

Glaucoma

It’s a name given to three types of disease that attack the retina and optic nerve. In this

ailment, fluid cannot drain from the eye, so pressure builds up within the inner eye.

There are three varieties: open angle glaucoma, narrow angle glaucoma and congenital

glaucoma. The symptoms of open angle glaucoma are noticing blind spots in peripheral

vision. Narrow angle glaucoma has more marked symptoms: blurred vision, red eyes

and headaches. Since the onset is rapid, it needs immediate medical attention, or the eye

may suffer permanent damage

Current studies estimate 22 million Americans suffer from glaucoma, and the incidence

is higher within the African American community. Risk factors for glaucoma are

diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking, older age, family history, and a higher level of



inter-ocular pressure. It is treated with eye drops, oral medication, laser surgery, or

invasive surgery.

Cataracts

A clouding of the eye’s lens. Most cataracts are caused by aging. The National Institute

of Health estimates that by the age of 80, most Americans will have had cataracts. The

main cause of cataracts is age, and the main symptom can be found in its name—as

eyesight blurs, it can seem that water is flowing over the eye, blurring the vision. It looks

like flowing water, or a cataract. Exposure to ultra violet light, from sun tanning or

tanning beds can lead to cataracts later in life.

While most clouding of the lens is caused by age, there are other types of cataracts:

Secondary cataracts: those caused by diabetes, or steroid use.

Traumatic cataracts: caused by an injury to the eye—often years afterward.

Congenital cataract: a rare condition, where babies are born with cataracts

Radiation cataract: may be caused by exposure to types of radiation.

Blocked Blood Vessels

Retinal vein or artery occlusion is a blockage in the veins or arteries that transport blood

away from the retina. It’s usually caused by hardening of the arteries, so can be age

related. The symptoms are abrupt blurred/lost vision in the eyes. Conditions such as

diabetes or hypertension can trigger these blockages. People who have these underlying

diseases should follow a healthy diet, because it prevents retinal blockages. Blocked

blood vessels, if untreated, cause glaucoma and damage vision. Laser surgery is the main

treatment, although controlling other medical problems helps limit the damage. Other

treatments are being developed but have not been approved by the FDA.



Chapter 2: Reinvention of Vision

If you want to cure your vision problems, and lead a richer life, it is time to reinvent

yourself.

Even the medical establishment acknowledges the link between the human mind and

body. People with a positive attitude rarely suffer from chronic disease, and when they

do, they manage the condition and heal more quickly. How can you nourish a healthy

viewpoint, one that creates good vision, better health and a happier life? By diet and

exercises.

Unbelievable Healthy Diet

Aren’t you tired of relying on doctors and medications? Conventional Medicine treats

people like hamsters in a plastic ball—they just spin around the room, but never reach a

destination. It’s the waiting game—wait to see the doctor; wait on line at the pharmacy;

wait for the medication side effects to diminish; and wait for your eyesight to get better.

Suppose you tried a different approach? Follow a diet rich in Vitamins A and E. Include

Zinc, Lutein and zeaxanthin, along with Omega 3 fatty acids. All these substances

nourish the eye and the only ‘side effect’ is better vision and health. Think of your body

as a car. You would never put bargain gas in a car that required high grade fuel. You

ought to treat your body like a luxury automobile. Give it fuel that increases mileage—

such as vision and physical fitness. Eat these vitamin rich foods, and your body will

respond.

Exercise is just as important as diet. You need two forms of exercise: aerobic exercise, at

least three or four times a week, and regular eye exercise. Both lead to improved physical,

mental and visual health. The greatest benefit is the feeling of taking control of your life.

You are no longer the recipient of medical services. You become your own doctor and

treat poor vision with good nutrition and a fitness program. It adds structure to your life,



without long hours in a waiting room, or paying for expensive medications. Changing

your diet is far less expensive than a co pay for eye drops, pills or laser surgery. You do

not have to reject medical treatment, but make diet and exercise the central treatments

with medicine as their supports. The medical establishment always sings the same old

song: “there’s no evidence that diet improves vision” but use common sense. There’s no

evidence that diets fail, because the big pharmacy companies haven’t looked for any. No

major studies about what role diets play in treating vision problems. If diet and exercise

were as effective as pills, and surgery, major pharmaceutical firms would lost a great deal

of capital. Profits are more important than serving the public. Look at the following

section, and you’ll find it’s very easy to include vitamins and minerals in your daily

menu.

Before discussing vitamins, minerals and supplements, I want to share a tip my Sister got

on a cruise. She went on a cruise to Spain, France and Italy and the cruise ship had a

nutritionist. This lady gave my Sister great advice: “Don’t eat C R A P”

C: avoid food that are high in Carbohydrates-cake, candy, cookies, challah bread-you get

the idea;

R: Refined Foods: Refined Sugar—white sugar is unadulterated poison. If you can’t live

without a sweetener, use ‘Sugar in the raw’. Avoid white food: white bread, white rice

and potatoes, especially processed ‘mashed, or fried’ potatoes.

A: Alcohol: don’t drink—it’s bad for your health. Sometimes, a glass of wine before

dinner is too relaxing. You lose self-control, gobble a huge meal then dessert. Mom used

to say: ‘a minute on the lips; forever on the hips’ and that’s true for the over 40 crowd.

P: Processed Foods: don’t eat it if it comes in a sealed package. Ice cream, frozen yogurt

and granola are not found in the natural world. Stick to fruit, vegetables and lean meats.



Vitamin C

A diet that includes Vitamin C can reduce glaucoma symptoms, and may even provide a

cure. It is probably safer to get your Vitamin C from food, rather than supplements. It’s

difficult to gage the proper dosage of oral supplements, and too much Vitamin C causes

diarrhea. Vitamin C is found in:

Citrus fruits, berries, tomatoes, cabbage, peppers, broccoli and Brussel Sprouts.

So, you can make some delicious entrees with Vitamin C—for example, make a low fat

turkey chili—with low sodium crushed tomatoes. If you have glaucoma, you don’t want

to consume too much salt-it makes the body retain fluid, raises blood pressure and that

increases inter ocular pressure. Salty food make people thirsty, but glaucoma patients

should not drink too much water—that can make the inter-ocular pressure increase by 20

percent. Vitamin C, yes; Sodium and water-no.

Turkey Chili:

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

1 green Bell pepper

1 red Bell Pepper

½ cup chopped red or yellow onion (Red onions have more flavor)

1 garlic clove

1 pound of ground turkey

1 can of low sodium crushed tomatoes

1 can Kidney beans.

Add a pinch of chili powder, and red or cayenne pepper for flavor. Adjust as needed.

Make the chili in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. It’s easier than Sautee vegetables in one

pan and meat in another.



Sauté green, red and yellow peppers in vegetable oil. Add a clove of garlic and a quarter

cup of onion—more if you love onions. When the onion wilts add the ground turkey,

then sauté until all the meat is browned. Once the meat is cooked, you’ll want to add one

can of crushed tomatoes (low sodium—32 ounces) and one can of Goya low sodium

kidney beans. Stir the ingredients, adding chili powder, paprika and red pepper for taste.

Layer spices like blush—start with a small amount, say ¼ teaspoon, and add more if the

flavor seems bland. Spices are great, and add flavor to replace sodium.

Make chili early in the day—after adding the ingredients, reduce the flame to a low

simmer. Then, let it cook for several hours. If you need garnish, use low fat cheddar

cheese and sour cream. There are already plenty of vegetables in the chili. Some people

may want to add a carbohydrate to this meal. I suggest whole wheat rolls, which only

have about 25 grams of carbs. Even brown rice will have at least 50grams of carbohydrate

per serving, and if you are diabetic, you’ll need more insulin to cover the carbohydrates.

For dessert, serve fresh fruit—berries, such as blueberries and strawberries, are high in

Vitamin C, naturally sweet and low in fat and carbohydrates. Fresh vegetables and fruit

have more flavor than packaged or canned ones and they taste better.

Roast Chicken with Oranges and Rosemary:

1 7-8 pound whole roasting chicken

3-4 sprigs of fresh rosemary

1 large, ripe navel orange—look for one with good even color and a smooth

surface.

¼ pound of unsalted butter.

Preheat the oven to 425, and lower the temperature to 325 when the chicken is ready to

put in the oven. Wash the chicken, pat it dry and place in the roasting pan. Take a pat of



butter, and coat the skin with butter. Place two small pats of butter under the chicken

skin—it’s easy to get under the skin by the neck. Then add two small springs of rosemary

under the skin. Cut your orange into 8 small sections, and place them inside the cavity.

Add more rosemary, then tie the drumsticks together with twine. Pour ¼ of water, and

¼ cup of white wine into the roasting pan. Remember to lower the cooking temperature

to 325 degrees before putting your chicken in the oven. The chicken cooks at 20 minutes

per pound, so a 7 pound roaster should be ready in 2 hours and twenty minutes. Every

30 minutes, check the meat, and baste it with the juices. The ‘stuffing’ will partially drain,

and give your chicken extra flavor through basting. You really should use a meat

thermometer when the time is up. Those pop up Roasters aren’t totally reliable—you

may find the meat is undercooked when you cut into it. Go to a cooking store, and get a

proper meat thermometer—one that lists all the meats and their correct internal

temperature. You’ll find them at a good hardware store or restaurant supply shop. When

the chicken is done, let the meat cool before carving. You can serve the roast chicken with

broccoli, either steamed or sautéed in vegetable oil. That’s a delicious dinner, with a large

dose of Vitamin C.

Vitamin E

People who want to repair bad vision, or prevent it, should add Vitamin E to their diets.

The following foods contain Vitamin E:

Broccoli

Butter

Carrots

Cheddar cheese

Avocados

Meat

Seafood

Nuts

Green Vegetables

Vegetable Oil

Mustard greens

Papaya

Red Peppers

Sweet Potatoes



Look at that list—you’ve got the makings of a cookbook there. Just observe a few rules.

Either purchase a cookbook or go to websites that promote recipes. With a website, you

can do a search for ingredients and usually can find low fat recipes without having to

adjust the recipe. Even Martha Stewart has jumped on the diet bandwagon, and gives

low fat gourmet recipes. A diet with Vitamin E can be delicious and entertaining. Your

friends and family will appreciate your new found cooking skills.

Zinc: this mineral helps people who are at a higher risk for macular degeneration (family

history, diabetes, and hypertension). It allows the Vitamin A in your body to create more

melanin, a substance which protects the eyes. Studies demonstrated a marked

improvement when people added Zinc rich foods to their diet. Some of these foods are:

Yogurt (purchase plain, low fat yogurt and add fresh fruit or honey for sweetness).

Beef 5.2mgs of zinc)

Lobster (2.5 mg of zinc)

Pork (2.4 mg)

All meats are in a 3 oz. serving. Zinc can also be found in lean meats, soybeans, oysters,

mushrooms and nuts. 15mg of Zinc is the optimal dose: if you overdo it, your body may

have a harder time absorbing copper, and you’ll get some nasty side effects (nausea,

diarrhea and vomiting) by taking too high a dose of zinc supplements. If you are at high

risk for macular degeneration, you should consult with your doctor and ask for a referral

to a registered nutritionist. Many doctors embrace complimentary therapy, such as diet

and lifestyle changes.

Leutein & Zeaxanthin:

Even Medical conservatives have to admit that diets containing the proper amount of

Leutein and Zeaxanthin increase poor vision and prevent cataracts, glaucoma and



macular degeneration. Leafy green vegetables are a good source, and use the following

when making up your grocery list:

Collard Greens

Celery ( great when making chicken soup from leftover roast chicken)

Broccoli

Spinach

Lettuce: avoid iceberg lettuce, which contains few nutrients. Try Romaine or

Boston lettuce.

Corn

Pumpkin ( add a half cup of Libby’s plain pumpkin to turkey chili for turkey

pumpkin chili—don’t use the pie mix-it’s terrible in chili)

Green beans

Cucumbers ( great as an appetizer or add to salads)

Green Olives ( just watch the sodium levels)

Omega 3 fatty acids: 400mg daily. Found in fish oil, salmon or fresh tuna.

Vitamins, Minerals and supplements: should you add them to your diet by taking

vegetables, fruit, fish and meat, or take them in pill form? That’s up to you and your

health professional (doctor, nutritionist, and dietitian). Do whatever suits your lifestyle.

If you work full time, and can’t always prepare meals ahead of time, it’s probably better

to use supplements found in health food stores, or major drug stores. Don’t fall for the

‘food is superior to oral vitamins and minerals. You make your own choices. Just add

these vitamins and minerals to your diet.



8 glasses of water—how much Hydration is good for you?

If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, or kidney disease, you ought to be careful

with drinking fluids. Drinking too much water, or beverages raises inter ocular pressure-

not good for Glaucoma patients. Just use common sense, and do homework. You are

partners with your doctor, so consult him or her.



Eye Control and Exercise

Regular aerobic exercise improves vision, but you have to exercise the eyes as well as the

body. WebMD gently mocks the idea of eye exercises, intoning the establishment mantra

of ‘no evidence it works’. There are times when medical doctors take the Hippocratic

Oath far too literally-‘do no harm’ has developed into ‘do nothing’ at least nothing

creative or unconventional.

Most of these exercises were developed by Dr. William H. Bates, an ophthalmologist who

believed that eye glasses made eyesight weaker. He used a series of exercises that he

promised would improve vision. As a matter of fact, Dr. Bates kept an anvil and hammer

in his office, and when patients successfully completed their treatment, and discarded

their eye glasses, he would smash the eyeglasses to bits on the anvil. (Which must have

frightened people in the neighboring offices). Let’s go over these exercises, and you can

do some more research, then find a therapist in your neighborhood who teaches the Bates

method. It’s better to work with a trained practitioner than attempt to do these vision

exercises by yourself.

Before describing the exercises, it’s helpful to know something about The Bates Method.

Dr. Bates believed stress and strain created most vision problems/diseases. Stress would

stiffen the eye muscles, and the rigid muscles would limit the eye’s mobility. Over a

period of time, people developed nearsightedness or cataracts, not because of an organic

disease, but because their weak eye muscles damaged their sight.

People who performed exercises to relax, then retrain their eye muscles were able to cure

their problems. Aldous Huxley, the 20th century English novelist, saw many Harley Street

doctors who told him he was legally blind. A friend referred him to Dr. Bates, and Huxley

practiced the exercises, regaining enough vision to write several novels. (‘Brave New



World”) Recently, an American woman stated that she cured her cataracts by positive

visualization and the Bates Method.

Anything is possible. Science admits the link between the mind and the body, but seems

afraid of learning more about this link. Perhaps they view it as a Pandora’s Box that

would ruin the billion dollar Pharmaceutical industry. There’s nothing to lose by trying

these exercises—they don’t make your eyes weaker. Let’s run through a few examples

of the Bates’ exercises.

Figure of Eights: also called the infinity swing. The person should remove their

eyeglasses, and sit in a chair. Do some deep breathing and relax. Now, move both

eyes from the left to the right, drawing a figure eight with them. Repeating this

exercise is supposed to strengthen the eye muscles, helping both eyes to coordinate

vision.

Eye Massage: close the eyes, and gently put your fingers on the eyelids. Move

your fingers slowly and gently—up and down, then left to right. Repeat this

sequence five times, three times daily. It’s great for relaxing eyes that have been

straining to read a computer screen or small print from office correspondence.

Palming: Once again, the eyes are closed. Take off your glasses/contacts, and turn

the lights down low. Rest your fingers on your brow bone, cupping your hands

over the eyes, with the heels of the palms on your cheekbones. You should look

like a child playing ‘Peek a Boo’. Spend the next several minutes relaxing. It’s

such a great way of relieving strain and stress.

Altering Vision: a technique where the eye muscles and brain are trained by

having the patient switch focus from a close object, to one at a distance. One

exercise diagram involves an image with a bird on one side and a branch on the

other. When the eyes coordinate, the bird winds up sitting on the branch.



Switching focus is supposed to strengthen eye muscles and retrain sight by

training the brain.

The previous exercises are all a part of Yoga for eyes. Dr. Bates had made a study of yoga

and applied many yoga principles to his eye exercises. Their goal is to strengthen weak

eye muscles, and gradually improve vision. While these eye exercises should be done

with a professional, such an optometrist, there can’t be much harm, and they contain a

world of good. Any program that teaches people to take better care of themselves, builds

self-confidence and discipline will do good.

Special Attention to Nature

People with poor vision, who don’t get much from traditional medicine, or can’t afford

expensive medications, have turned to natural substances for healing. It’s an outgrowth

of the organic food movement. Natural substances such as clay, homeopathic eye drops

or herbal tea have proven far more beneficial than laser surgery. Here are a few examples:

Pascalite: a white clay, discovered in the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming by

Emile Pascal. His hands were rather rough and chapped, but one day, he got the

white clay on his hands, and didn’t bother washing it off (bet Mrs. Pascal was

thrilled). The next morning, his hands showed a dramatic improvement. Mr.

Pascal spent the rest of his life bringing this healing clay to the public. Recently,

the FDA cracked down on Pascalite—they used to make vitamins, but have been

enjoined from creating internal products. Pascalite is now restricted to topical

ointments and lotions.

Cineraria: homeopathic eye drops, used to treat cataracts. The eye drops are

made from the plant cineraria. These drops are used in Europe, Asia and India.

They work by promoting the lymphatic production of the eye, clearing up the

cloudy lens.



Bilberry extract: a berry, resembling the blueberry-rich in Vitamin C and

antioxidants. One legend states that RAF pilots took bilberry extract during the

Second World War and found they had greater success on nighttime bombing

raids. Other sources claim this was a cover story, so the Axis Powers would not

know that the Allies had broken their code. Since bilberry extract helps treat

diabetes, hardening of the arteries, gastrointestinal ailments, there isn’t any reason

to avoid it. Even if your eyesight does not improve, you may regain your health.

That applies to any vitamin substance. Just one word of caution. You do not have

to be a slave to your doctor, but you should get some medical advice before taking

any nutritional substance. Overdosing is just as harmful as missing doses. Get

objective advice before starting any vitamin regimen. Go to a homeopathic doctor

or nutritionist if you are fed up with doctors.

Gingko Biloba Tea: the suggested dose is 240 mg daily, taken three times a day.

It mends retinal occlusions. Glaucoma patients should take a lower dose—40mg.

The dosage level depends on the ailment being treated, so you should consult with

an expert dietitian before starting this therapy.



Chapter 3: To Set Things Straight

Test yourself: The Ishihara Color Test

The Ishihari Test measures color blindness. It’s rather like Seurat’s paintings. There are

one shade of dots in the background, and a number composed of different colored dots.

People who are not colorblind will be able to visualize a number against the colored

background. Here’s an illustration:

Look closely at the image: if you see the number 2, you are not colorblind. For more

example of these tests, go to colorvisiontesting.com. The tests are batched in groups of

24, so you get a much better sense of how well your eyes perceive color. If you do an

entire sequence, and get negative results, contact an ophthalmologist or optometrist for

further advice.



Test yourself: The Amsler Grid Eye Test

AMD has a genetic component, so if your parents or grandparents had it, or other retinal

diseases, it’s a good idea to take this test at home, then go to an eye care professional if

the results show a vision disorder. This test is called the Amsler Grid Test. You should

wear eyeglasses or lenses for it. The directions are simple. Have the grid at normal

reading distance, and look at the black dot in the center. Healthy eyes will see unbroken

lines, while people with developing AMD see blurry or black spots—see the illustrations

below:

If the grid looks like this, get to the doctor immediately for a diagnosis.



Test yourself: Astigmatism test

You can take this test for astigmatism while working on the computer. This particular

test (see figure below) uses a black wheel on a white background, to determine if all the

black, numerical spokes are equally black.

1 - Close and cover your left eye, and stare at the chart – pay particular attention to the

lines joining 1,3,5,7, 9, and 11.

2 - Decide if any section of the line seems darker than others. If it does, you may have

astigmatism. Repeat this test on the right eye.



Conclusion

You should not pay a great deal of attention to medical propaganda. Take charge of your

diet. Eat the foods that are right in eye healthy minerals and vitamins, and use nutritional

supplements. It’s your body, your eyes, and you have to play an active role in

maintaining health or curing any diseases. Health requires a balance of food and exercise.

You may choose to discard traditional Western medicine or enhance it with a

homeopathic approach. Don’t become a cash cow for major pharmaceutical firms—the

same companies that created the healthcare crisis. Follow a good diet, with aerobic and

vision exercise.



Do you want to restore vision, but sense that your doctor doesn’t

really have the time to give you complete care? You can provide

your own care by using the ‘Clear Vision” system. It combines a

balanced diet with alternative medication such as herbal

supplements, the Bates Method and Yoga for the eyes. Follow the

Clear Vision path to better eyesight, better health and a fulfilling

life.

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