Therapy of a complicated vitreous detachment
Follow-up checks during vitreous detachment are necessary to detect possible complications at an early stage. In the course of a vitreous detachment with its many complications, the vitreous with its membrane can damage the underlying retina or even lead to a retinal detachment. This must then be treated surgically as soon as possible.
or symptoms of a retinal detachmentIf the vitreous clouding caused by the vitreous detachment is of such a large extent or the bleeding is so severe that there is a considerable loss of vision, the vitreous can also be removed surgically. This procedure is also called vitrectomy. In this procedure, the vitreous body, or rather its gel-like content and its thin limiting membrane, is sucked out by means of fine devices and the resulting interior of the eye is optionally filled with a special gas mixture or silicone oil.
Over time, the eye itself replaces this with its own fluid, the aqueous humor. But a vitrectomy also involves serious risks, such as clouding of the lens, retinal damage or infections of the eye. Therefore, the decision to undergo vitrectomy should be carefully weighed up with the treating ophthalmologist and surgeon. The risks of vitrectomy due to vitreous detachment are considered somewhat higher than those of vitrectomies performed due to retinal detachment.
Homeopathy for a vitreous detachment
Since vitreous elevation is a basically harmless process which, as long as it proceeds without complications, only needs to be observed but not treated, no homeopathic remedies are actually necessary. In case of complications, such as a retinal detachment (which can be recognized by increasing strong flashes and a sooty rain), the treating ophthalmologist should be consulted immediately, as then an operation becomes inevitable. However, those who still need to support the body’s natural healing process can resort to homeopathic remedies.
Euphrasia drugs, also known as eyebright, are particularly popular. These are not only recommended for vitreous detachments, but for eye complaints in general. Euphrasia can also sometimes promise slight relief for swollen eyes.However, it should be agreed with the ophthalmologist that the drops are to be taken, since even homeopathic remedies can have side effects and interactions with other medicines. Further active substances would be mentioned: Agaricus and Belladonna (have an anti-inflammatory effect), Calcium (helps with structural problems), China (helps with fluid loss), Conium (is recommended for hardening and compression), Phosphorus and Rhus (also have an anti-inflammatory effect) and Sepia and Silicea (are used for structural problems, weakness and compression).
