Xerosis
Xerosis is dryness of the eye in which the lacrymal
apparatus is not much affected but secretion of the membrane is
impaired. The lustre of the cornea is reduced. It causes cicatrical
degeneration of the conjunctival layer.Lack of vitamin A in the diet
causes this disease. It is mostly seen in children and young adults.
Small or big triangular spots are seen near the cornea. Keratomalacia
are seen in advanced cases. It is more common in the summer season.
Prevention and Precautions
Avoid
taking food which lacks in Vitamin A. General improvement in the diet
and Vitamin A will be helpful. Wash your eyes regularly with triphala lotion or rose water. Walking on green grass and the greenery of hillsare good for the eyes.
Herpes Zoster
It
is a viral infection on the face. It brings fever and body pain;
swelling on the eyelids, and small or large maculae (dots) are observed
on the cornea.
Prevention and Precautions
The
eyelids and the skin around the eyelids should be kept clean. Take
complete rest. Use of eye drops with Vitamin C and a vitaminised diet
in general is helpful in reducing the infection. Use coloured glasses.
Delay in treatment can affect the vision. Isolation from others is
important.
