There are many kinds of eye problems as well as actual diseases These range in form from innate sight defects (short and long sightedness, weak sightedness, nystagmus, squinting) through acquired problems (age conditioned long sightedness, tired eyes, increasing ametropia, blurred eyes and oth-ers), to diseases or the result of diseases (inflammation, glaucoma, cataract, detachment of the retina etc.). Despite of all the different backgrounds and connections between our sight organs, nerve system, blood circulation, fluid balance and mus-culature, the same crystals can be used time and again in order to treat nearly all cases of eye problems.
See also: Ametropia; Cataracts; Conjunc-tivitis; Eye Strain; Nystagmus; Sight Prob-lems; Squinting
In principle, appropriate home and workplace lighting is very important, espe-cially if you suffer from an eye disease that is becoming progressively worse. It is better to use flicker-free “daylight” lamps (i. e.
with a full light spectrum and not strip or fluorescent lighting), to take plenty of liq-uid (preferably non-carbonated, acid-free, good quality water), adopt a diet rich in vit-amins and minerals (particularly vitamin
A, selenium, and high quality salt), boost your liver function (see Liver Health) and ensure that you get sufficient sleep. All these factors will always be beneficial in effect.
However, if you simply cannot avoid work-ing for long periods in front of a computer screen, or in artificial light, it is important to take regularly outdoor walks in order to try and restore some overall balance to intense working conditions.
Of course, emotionally and psychologi-cally, many eye diseases are often connected to the fact that we can neither see, nor want to see, certain things; or are trying to avoid a certain point of view, etc. Nevertheless, it is rare to obtain any resolution to this state of affairs and so fretting away over what you do not want to see is pointless. After all, if we knew what the problem was, no doubt we would see! Instead, far more effective is to make a general effort to gain new perspec-tives and points of view. Try to adopt a broadened horizon, with more tolerance and understanding, in order to try and gain a new sense of spiritual freedom. In this way, a new and different point of view may also have a positive influence on your eyes and vision.
Of course, with many eye and sight problems, there is a complexity of interact-ing causes, i. e. genetic or inherited factors, lifestyle, diet and nutrition, eye-strain, stress, ailments such as allergies, emotional upsets, and so on. Usually, there is also a close connection with the state of the liver
and the eyes (see Detoxification; Liver Health).
As a general rule, the most effective solu-tion is one in which all possibilities are sidered – ideally with an experienced con-sultant, therapist, doctor or alternative
practitioner – treatment is then applied that is appropriate to the individual case.
If this is done and combined with cer-tain exercises, you can obcer-tain improve-ments even with seemingly innate eye prob-lems (and even with those that often are (a) both sides, 3-4 times, repeating
(b) both sides with several variations and repetitions
(c) both sides, 1-3 times, repeat alternating
Fig. 6: Treating eye problems with Amethyst.
regarded as incurable). Extensive literature is available on such eye exercises and about centres with courses for improving the sight.
However, crystal therapy can also have a supportive and complementary effect, help-ing to, relieve problems and stabilise the condition once an improvement has been achieved.
Agate, especially when containing inclusions of an eye signature, is always the first choice of crystal for organic eye prob-lems. For dry, burning eyes, Agate of a blue-grey natural colour is best; with inflamma-tion in the tissue or in the inner eye, use the pink natural form, (if possible, a crystal that includes a signature resembling the choroid, the area of small blood vessels at the rear of the eye); and for retinal diseases, a detached retina or changes in the refrac-tion of the lens and cornea, use Agate with a Rock Crystal centre. Tumbled stones or sec-tion/slices should be placed on the eyes reg-ularly for a quarter of an hour (at night for the best effect).
Amethyst relieves many eye diseases that are connected with eyestrain or nervous problems, such as tired eyes, nystagmus, ametropia, reduced sight, squinting, etc.
First, relax the whole head with Amethyst in the form of a piece of a druse the size of a hand. Use it to stroke the head as if using a brush, but without touching the head. Move the crystal with even strokes from the forehead, over the head and upper rear of the neck downwards (see Fig. 6).
Four or five parallel strokes like this are needed from the line of the parting to the ear; then three or four times on both sides.
After that, massage the area around the eyes gently with a light, polished Amethyst, applying circular movements. Finally, stroke the area around the eyes, moving outwards in a radial movement, touching the skin very gently with the crystal.
This procedure can also be carried out prior to placing other crystals on the eyes as part of a further treatment (e. g. Rock Crys-tal, Aquamarine, Emerald or Sardonyx).
Polished Amethyst can also be placed on eyes that are pressure-sensitive, watery, or where the sight is blurred. A compress moistened in Hildegard von Bingen’s Ame -thyst Water (see page 25) may also help when placed on the eyes.
Aquamarine belongs to the Beryl group of minerals, which are among the most important crystals for healing eye problems.
They relax the area around the eyes and improve muscle tone. In addition, all forms of Beryl have a positive influence upon the nerves; Aquamarine itself is applied particu-larly in treating nystagmus, ametropia, squinting and weak sightedness and when other eye conditions have deteriorated after strenuous work. It is also among the most important crystals for eye diseases caused by allergies. Spiritually and emotionally, Aquamarine also aids in the broadening of ones horizons.
Place either a small crystal or a tumbled
stone on the eyelids; or wear as a necklace or pendant. Alternatively, take either gem water (200–300 ml taken in small sips dur-ing the course of the day), or gem essence (5-9 drops, 3-5 times daily). It is often helps to rinse the eyes with Aquamarine water.
Rock Crystal has been used for cen-turies in cases of cataracts and other dis-eases that blur the vision. In addition, Rock Crystal can have an improving effect on short and long sightedness and squinting.
Place a small crystal or a tumbled stone directly on the closed eyelids. The brightly shining “Herkimer Diamonds” are particu-larly suitable forms to use. Treatment with Rock Crystal seems to be especially effective if complimented by the Amethyst treatment described above.
Blue Chalcedony helps with reddened, burning eyes and also with conjunctivitis.
As Chalcedony stimulates lymph flow and detoxification of the tissues, it is often applied in cases of glaucoma, blurred vision and infections of the retina and the choroids.
Crystals can be placed upon the eyelids or worn as a necklace or pendant of Blue Lace Agate. Also, try taking as gem essence (5-9 drops, 3-5 times daily), or gem water (200–300 ml taken in sips during the course of the day).
Chrysoprase, as a Chalcedony that is rich in nickel, has a similar effect to Blue Chalcedony. However, it also helps with rapid detoxification, which often has a
posi-tive effect on eye diseases. Unlike many other detoxifying crystals, it is often best to place it directly over the liver, as the latter has its own inner energy connection to the eyes.
Diamond reduces the deposition of tox-ins in the eye. It is most effective if taken as gem essence (3-7 drops, 3-5 times daily), or gem water (200–300 ml taken in small sips during the course of the day).
Diamond also has a direct effect on the optic nerve and the sight centre of the brain.
This makes it an important crystal in cases of weakened vision, cataracts, clouding of the vitreous humor in the eye itself. It can be placed directly on the closed eyes, or between the eyebrows (on the so-called
“third eye”), as a supplement to taking as gem water or essence.
Dioptase is applied in anthroposophic medicine and as eye drops for eye pain, burning and reddened sore eyes.
Place a crystal or a crystal cluster on the closed eyelids. Alternatively, take gem essence (3-5 drops, 3 times daily). Beside that, Dioptase has a positive effect on the liver and can be placed directly on the liver in cases of weak sightedness.
Emerald, like Aquamarine, belongs to the Beryl family of minerals. It is one of the most important crystals for treating ametropia, squinting and tired eyes. It relaxes the area around the eyes, stimulates the nerve function and has a positive influ-ence on the eye musculature. In addition,
Emerald helps alleviates instances of poi-soning or toxins, improves the metabolism, fights infections and reduces inflammation (e. g. associated with glaucoma, blurred vision, cataracts, wakened sight, etc.). It is particularly effective with eye diseases that are caused by inflammation of the airways.
Spiritually, Emerald has a “broadening”
effect on any existing narrow point of view or limited horizons.
Place small crystals or tumbled stones directly on the eyelids and the liver (prefer-ably at the same time). In addition, wear as a necklace or a pendant. Finally, also take as gem water (200–300 ml taken in small sips during the course of the day), or gem essence (5-9 drops, 3-5 times daily).
Emerald water is good for eye rinsing, too.
Noble Opal improves and regulates lymph flow and so helps, just alike Chal-cedony, in treating inflammation of the eye, glaucoma, blurred vision, and with infec-tions and diseases of both the retina and the choroid. It is applied as for Chalcedony.
Ocean Jasper is also a Chalcedony, which regulates the fluid balance of the eye and simultaneously strengthens the body’s immune defence system. It is, therefore, used for inflammation of the connective tis-sue and in the inner eye, as well as for the resulting conditions of glaucoma, loss of vision, and damage to the retina or choroid.
Ocean Jasper can also be used to treat blurred vision and a crystal containing an eye signature is especially effective.
Place a tumbled stone on the eyelid.
Alternatively, wear as a necklace or a pen-dant around the neck. Alternatively, place a crystal on the liver; or take gem water (200–300 ml taken in small sips during the course of the day).
Sardonyx is one of the best crystals for treating the eyes. This is due to the fact that its constituent part of Chalcedony (the light areas) furthers fluid regulation, its Onyx content (black areas) aids detoxification and the Sard (red areas) improves the blood circulation. Thus, it also helps with nystag-mus, ametropia, squinting, reduced sight, sight problems in twilight conditions, dis-eases of the retina or the choroid, dis -turbances of the sight nerves and the sight centre.
Place a raw or a tumbled stone directly on the eyes. Alternatively, take gem essence (3-7 drops, 5 times daily), or gem water (200–300 ml) taken in small sips during the course of the day.
Sodalite is another very good crystal for the fluid regulation in connection with the eyes – both externally for dry eyes and for any lack of internal eye fluids. Conse-quently, it has a strong, preventive effect with many choroid and retinal problems (e. g. a detached retina).
Place a tumbled stone on the eyelids and take gem water (200–300 ml taken in small sips during the course of the day). In addi-tion, wear as a necklace, pendant or gem crystal around the neck.
Tourmaline, with its different coloured varieties (Blue, Pink, Green and Water-melon) helps especially with eye nerve problems or eye diseases caused by injury (squinting, reduced vision, etc.).
Place either crystals or tumbled stones directly on the eyelids; or take as gem water or gem essence (dosage as outlined above for Emerald).
See also Nystagmus, Eye Problems; Eye Strain; Ametropia, Glaucoma, Cataracts;
Squinting