Causes: juvenile polyarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, injury, etc.
Symptoms. Eyeballs stuck down in the mornings from exudate, contraction of the pupil, pain, photophobia, discoloration of the iris. If exudate is with pus: Echinacea, Goldenseal, Poke root. Salmon- coloured zone around the cornea. Pupil fails to respond to light.
There is a type of eye inflammation associated with arthritic change in the body and which should not be mistaken for conjunctivitis but can be damaging to the eyeball. The iritis of early poker-spine is not local but internal and responds only to anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory agents such as Guaiacum. Alternatives. Dilation of pupil by a mydriatic administered by a medical practitioner. Alternatives (internal):–
Black Cohosh: Dose: Liquid Extract: 5-15 drops. Tincture: 10-30 drops. Every two hours, acute cases, otherwise thrice daily.
Pulsatilla. Dose: Liquid Extract: 5-10 drops. Tincture: 10-20 drops. Acute cases: every two hours, otherwise thrice daily.
Formula. Tinctures, Eyebright and Goldenseal, equal parts. Dose: 10-20 drops in water or cup of German Chamomile tea.
Topical. Elderflower tea or lotion eye douche, morning and evening. Aloe Vera, gel or pulp from fresh plant leaves.
Supplements. Vitamins A, C, D, E. Zinc.
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