Blood changes and their effects on eye health
Blood changes in age-related eye diseases can affect the retina (macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, epiretinal gliosis, retinopathia pigmentosa), the lens of the eye (cataract), the optic nerve (glaucoma), the eyelids, the cornea and the conjunctiva (dry eye), among other things.
Poor blood circulation – a risk for the eyes
If the blood contains too many harmful substances, the blood cells are no longer able to supply the smallest blood vessels. As a result, the eye is less well supplied with blood and the retina is not adequately supplied. This often leads to poor vision and eye diseases.
This is partly the realisation of evidence-based medicine. On the other hand, it is holistic thinking and the experience of around 14 years of holistic ophthalmology. This experience has also been incorporated into our new eye vitamin preparation EYKÄR EYE THERAPY GENERAL, for example.

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Blood values as indicators for eye diseases
Pathological changes in the blood laboratory – especially from a naturopathic perspective in relation to eye diseases – are evaluated with regard to leucocytes, erythrocytes, haemoglobin, haematocrit, iron deficiency, kidney, liver and fat metabolism, thyroid values, electrolyte shifts, viruses and bacteria. If suspected, also rheumatism values and hormone values
Erythrocytes: oxygen supply to the eye

Erythrocytes – 99% of blood cells – are essential for oxygen transport to the eyes. Imbalances can indicate a lack of oxygen, anaemia, iron or folic acid deficiency.
Erythrocytes make up 99% of blood cells and transport the oxygen that passes through the capillaries. Too high values indicate a lack of oxygen. Values that are too low indicate anaemia, anaemia, iron and folic acid deficiency.
Haemoglobin: the key to eye health

Elevated levels indicate fluid loss, while low levels may indicate iron deficiency, kidney disease or inflammatory gastrointestinal disease.
Elevated values lead to an increase in red blood cells and can indicate fluid loss. Low values can indicate iron deficiency anaemia, kidney disease and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases.
Haematocrit and its significance for the blood circulation
Elevated values indicate dehydration. Low values indicate hyperacidity and anaemia.
Electrolytes and iron: Balance for healthy eyes
Electrolyte imbalances and iron deficiency. Electrolyte imbalances (sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium): When electrolytes are out of balance, this often leads to disturbances in chamber pressure. This can lead to disturbances in intraocular pressure. Iron deficiency leads to an undersupply of the visual apparatus.
Influence of liver and kidney metabolism on eye health

Disorders in liver and kidney metabolism put a strain on the eyes and promote deposits. Strengthening and cleansing the organs is essential for eye health.
It has been shown that liver and kidney disorders always affect the eyes to a greater or lesser extent. For this reason, it is necessary to strengthen, cleanse, build up and support the liver and to strengthen, support and regenerate the kidneys when treating the eyes.
If the kidney metabolism is affected, this leads to a reduced detoxification in the blood metabolism. The result is the deposition of metabolic toxins.
The eyes are the organ in our body with the strongest blood flow; due to their round shape, metabolic waste is deposited.
Liver-gallbladder metabolism: effects on the retina and optic nerves
Disorders of the liver-gallbladder metabolism also occur frequently. Nowadays, these often lead to strain on the organism at a young age due to the often high-fat diet.
However, they usually remain unnoticed or undetected. Over years and decades, this can lead to an ever earlier strain on the retina, lens and optic nerves.
I will discuss the other values in the next post so as not to overwhelm you with information.
Changing age limits for eye diseases
I started dealing with eye diseases more than 14 years ago. What I have observed is that until about five years ago, people only started developing eye diseases from around the age of 65, whereas today, patients as young as 50 and younger are already showing similar symptoms.
My practice is mainly visited by patients with degenerative eye diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma and many other eye diseases.
After a thorough anamnesis and a detailed study of the medical and ophthalmological examination reports provided, I examine the above-mentioned blood values for each patient.
Holistic view of eyes and body
The eyes are in constant interaction with the entire body. They are strengthened or weakened as the blood transports nutrients from our daily food.
They can only be as healthy as the body itself. From a naturopathic point of view, an optimal supply of micronutrients and antioxidants as well as the optimisation of laboratory values can serve as a treatment and prevention.
In addition, a significant change in lifestyle should be aimed for in many cases. The influence of medication and the additional consumption of micronutrients on the vitamin balance must also be taken into account.
It is worthwhile not only focusing on the organ and the organism as a whole, but also including psychological components in diagnostic and therapeutic considerations.
Conclusion: therapeutic approach for healthy eyes
In summary, my therapeutic concept is based on reducing degenerative processes, promoting blood circulation and avoiding risk factors, as well as on treatments that stimulate the metabolism and immune system in order to stop degenerative and acute processes. The aim is to restore the ability to regenerate as far as possible.
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