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Safety Showers and Eye Washes

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Safety showers and eye washes are critical for anyone who has had a toxic chemical sprayed on his or her face or body. Such chemicals include corrosives like acids, bases, sulfuric acid, dehydrating agents, and oxidizing agents. Accidents can happen even with the best preparations at times. Once they do take place, it is imperative that the afflicted areas are washed promptly. With this said, emergency safety showers for the body and eyes need to be placed in easily accessible areas, and all lab workers need to be trained in how to use them. Chemical splashes, spills, and fires are the main reasons why these showers and washes are used.

Lab facilities should take certain precautions that prepare them for emergencies where the showers and washes must be used. First and foremost, workers need to be trained to learn which types of situations warrant using the showers and washes. Perhaps they can be made to read books and watch videos for additional detailed information.

Next, it must be ensured that the safety shower and eye wash stations are very accessible and that absolutely nothing is blocking the path from them to the lab. Large labs can have more than one shower and wash station. Employees need to know where every single station is, and they must be given instructions on how to use the stations if they have different configurations.

When an emergency takes place, a worker’s clothing should be removed, at least down to his or her underwear, and they must be drenched in the shower. If the eye(s) are affected, they need to be splashed in the eye wash station. Whether the body or the eyes, the affected areas must be drenched for at least fifteen minutes or so. Most showers allow the user to halt the flow of water by pushing the handle right back to the starting position.

Some things need to be noted where the shower is concerned. Preparations must be made in the event that the affected person taking the shower suffers from hypothermia, as shower water can be very cold. Furthermore, as toxic chemicals from the shower are being released into the sewer, the proper government authorities need to be notified about it.

Once the victim has been treated by the shower and/or wash unit, a doctor or ambulance should be called in. Even though the chemicals may have been washed off the victim, there still may be some residue that can produce serious burns. Even victims who look fine should be checked out just to make sure that everything is okay.

To prevent chemical splashes in the future, workers should always wear protective clothing and goggles at all times when working with hazardous substances. Great care should be taken to avoid splashes and spills on top of wearing the right gear. Again, accidents can happen at times, and workers should be schooled in how to use the showers and washes to promptly avoid great injuries.

In conclusion, washes and showers exist to clean off lab workers who have accidentally had hazardous chemicals splashed on them. These washes and showers should be easily accessible, and all workers should know how to use them. Medical professionals should be called in even after the victim has been washed off, as there is always the chance that some chemical residue remains. Accidents happen with even the best precautions, and employees need to know how to promptly address them.

Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies for Eye Problems!

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Eyes are the doorway to one’s soul! Eyes reflect mind, eyes reflect psyche, and eyes reflect HEALTH! No wonder homeopathy that caters effectively the ‘mind’ of an individual has lot to offer in problems of eyes. Eye is certainly one of the most delicate organs of the body and therefore, caring for eyes has to be done by an expert homeopath. A homeopath might want to consult an ophthalmologist to rule out certain critical eye problems before proceeding for the treatment. But here one should remember that while treating homeopathically, we should not give much importance to the diagnostic name of the eye problem but its signs and symptoms that point us to the accurate remedy.

There are hoards of homeopathic remedies useful in the treatment of various eye problems. However, one must remember that for constitutional eye problems like cataract, glaucoma, recurrent blepharitis or conjunctivitis, corneal opacities, and/or recurrent styes, one must go for constitutional prescribing after carefully considering the physical, mental, and emotional characteristic of the individual; then only it is possible to impart perfect cure! But one must be acquainted with certain remedies that specifically render beautiful results in varied eye problems so that they can be used for acute prescribing as well.

Here is the list of top 10 homeopathic remedies for eye problems-

(1) Euphrasia-

– Acute catarrhal conjunctivitis

– Eyes water all the time with inclination to blink frequently

– Acrid burning eye discharge that corrodes the margins of the lids

– Corneal opacities with thick discharges that burn

– Blistery cornea

– One of the great remedies for rheumatic iritis that may be associated with partial ptosis

– Almost always associated with bland and watery coryza

– Swelling of the lids with burning, which feels better when in open air

– Worse in the evening, indoors, light, warmth

– Better open air, coffee, dark

– Must be compared with Allium cepa while dealing with allergic rhinitis associated with conjunctivitis. In Allium cepa, eye discharges are bland and coryza is acrid. 

(2) Ambrosia-

– Allergic eye problems

– Intolerable itching of lids

– Smarting and burning in eyes with watery coryza and nosebleed

– Wheezy cough almost always present with eye problems

– Compare with Sabadilla, Arundo 

(3) Ruta-

– Eye-strain headaches

– Red hot eyes with pain in eyes

– Especially associated with sewing or reading fine print

– Accommodation of vision disturbed

– Weariness in eyes with headache

– Excessive lassitude associated with eye troubles

– Bruised, pressure feeling over the eyes

– Compare with Natrum mur, Argentum nitricum

(4) Pulsatilla-

– Pulsatilla is one of the most invaluable homeopathic medicines for eye troubles.

– Bland thick greenish eye discharges call for it

– Associated with itching and burning sensation

– Recurrent styes invariably need a dose of Pulsatilla during the course

– Inflamed agglutinated eye-lids

– Sub-acute eye complaints in venous constitutions

– Sub-acute conjunctivitis associated with dyspepsia

– Veins of fundus oculi enlarged

– All complaints are worse in warm room and better when in open air

(5) Spigelia-

– Neuralgic eye pains

– Pressing pains in eyes on turning them

– Extreme photophobia

– Rheumatic ophthalmia

– Pains in and around eyes feel as if extending deep into the socket

– Eyes feel too large

– Very sensitive to touch

– Worse from touch, jar, noise

– Better by lying with head high

(6) Apis mellifica-

– Swollen, edematous lids that burn and itch

– Bright red puffy conjunctiva

– Prevents recurrence of styes

– Pain around orbits with serous exudates

– Swelling below the lower lid (upper lid- Kali carb)

– May be associated with urinary problem

– Worse heat, touch, pressure, right side

– Better cold washing, open air

(7) Merc sol-

– Syphilitic eye troubles

– Thick, red, swollen lids

– Profuse burning acrid eye discharges

– Floaters

– Eye trouble that starts after exposure to the glare of fire etc

– Iritis with thick corroding discharges

– Extremely offensive eye discharges

– Boils in and around eyes with yellow fetid pus

– Worse at night, wet damp weather, warmth

(8) Silica-

– Day-light produces sharp pains through the eyes

– Tenderness of eyes worse when closed or pressured

– Suppuration in the anterior chamber of the eye, iritis

– Confused sort of vision where letter run together while reading

– Lachrymal duct affections

– Has potential to clear corneal opacities when homeopathically indicated

– Cataract in office workers

– Worse new moon, cold

– Better warmth 

(9) Hepar sulph-

– Corneal ulcers

– Suppurative eye troubles, iritis with pus in anterior chamber

– Conjunctivitis with purulent discharges

– Red and inflamed lids and conjunctivae

– Pain in orbits

– Soreness is marked in eyeballs

– Objects appear red and enlarged

– Half-reduced field of vision

– Styes with pain and suppuration

– Worse exposure to draft of cold, touch

– Better warmth, wrapping up head 

(10) Agaricus-

– Double-vision with flickering before the eyes

– Twitching of lids and eyeballs

– Neuralgic eye pains

– Letters seem to move or swim while reading

– Agglutinated margins of lids with burning pains with red inner canthi

– Eye troubles associated with vertigo and icy cold head

– Worse open cold air 

Top 10 Homeopathic Remedies for Eye Problems!

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Eyes are the doorway to one’s soul! Eyes reflect mind, eyes reflect psyche, and eyes reflect HEALTH! No wonder homeopathy that caters effectively the ‘mind’ of an individual has lot to offer in problems of eyes. Eye is certainly one of the most delicate organs of the body and therefore, caring for eyes has to be done by an expert homeopath. A homeopath might want to consult an ophthalmologist to rule out certain critical eye problems before proceeding for the treatment. But here one should remember that while treating homeopathically, we should not give much importance to the diagnostic name of the eye problem but its signs and symptoms that point us to the accurate remedy.

There are hoards of homeopathic remedies useful in the treatment of various eye problems. However, one must remember that for constitutional eye problems like cataract, glaucoma, recurrent blepharitis or conjunctivitis, corneal opacities, and/or recurrent styes, one must go for constitutional prescribing after carefully considering the physical, mental, and emotional characteristic of the individual; then only it is possible to impart perfect cure! But one must be acquainted with certain remedies that specifically render beautiful results in varied eye problems so that they can be used for acute prescribing as well.

Here is the list of top 10 homeopathic remedies for eye problems-

(1) Euphrasia-

– Acute catarrhal conjunctivitis

– Eyes water all the time with inclination to blink frequently

– Acrid burning eye discharge that corrodes the margins of the lids

– Corneal opacities with thick discharges that burn

– Blistery cornea

– One of the great remedies for rheumatic iritis that may be associated with partial ptosis

– Almost always associated with bland and watery coryza

– Swelling of the lids with burning, which feels better when in open air

– Worse in the evening, indoors, light, warmth

– Better open air, coffee, dark

– Must be compared with Allium cepa while dealing with allergic rhinitis associated with conjunctivitis. In Allium cepa, eye discharges are bland and coryza is acrid. 

(2) Ambrosia-

– Allergic eye problems

– Intolerable itching of lids

– Smarting and burning in eyes with watery coryza and nosebleed

– Wheezy cough almost always present with eye problems

– Compare with Sabadilla, Arundo 

(3) Ruta-

– Eye-strain headaches

– Red hot eyes with pain in eyes

– Especially associated with sewing or reading fine print

– Accommodation of vision disturbed

– Weariness in eyes with headache

– Excessive lassitude associated with eye troubles

– Bruised, pressure feeling over the eyes

– Compare with Natrum mur, Argentum nitricum

(4) Pulsatilla-

– Pulsatilla is one of the most invaluable homeopathic medicines for eye troubles.

– Bland thick greenish eye discharges call for it

– Associated with itching and burning sensation

– Recurrent styes invariably need a dose of Pulsatilla during the course

– Inflamed agglutinated eye-lids

– Sub-acute eye complaints in venous constitutions

– Sub-acute conjunctivitis associated with dyspepsia

– Veins of fundus oculi enlarged

– All complaints are worse in warm room and better when in open air

(5) Spigelia-

– Neuralgic eye pains

– Pressing pains in eyes on turning them

– Extreme photophobia

– Rheumatic ophthalmia

– Pains in and around eyes feel as if extending deep into the socket

– Eyes feel too large

– Very sensitive to touch

– Worse from touch, jar, noise

– Better by lying with head high

(6) Apis mellifica-

– Swollen, edematous lids that burn and itch

– Bright red puffy conjunctiva

– Prevents recurrence of styes

– Pain around orbits with serous exudates

– Swelling below the lower lid (upper lid- Kali carb)

– May be associated with urinary problem

– Worse heat, touch, pressure, right side

– Better cold washing, open air

(7) Merc sol-

– Syphilitic eye troubles

– Thick, red, swollen lids

– Profuse burning acrid eye discharges

– Floaters

– Eye trouble that starts after exposure to the glare of fire etc

– Iritis with thick corroding discharges

– Extremely offensive eye discharges

– Boils in and around eyes with yellow fetid pus

– Worse at night, wet damp weather, warmth

(8) Silica-

– Day-light produces sharp pains through the eyes

– Tenderness of eyes worse when closed or pressured

– Suppuration in the anterior chamber of the eye, iritis

– Confused sort of vision where letter run together while reading

– Lachrymal duct affections

– Has potential to clear corneal opacities when homeopathically indicated

– Cataract in office workers

– Worse new moon, cold

– Better warmth 

(9) Hepar sulph-

– Corneal ulcers

– Suppurative eye troubles, iritis with pus in anterior chamber

– Conjunctivitis with purulent discharges

– Red and inflamed lids and conjunctivae

– Pain in orbits

– Soreness is marked in eyeballs

– Objects appear red and enlarged

– Half-reduced field of vision

– Styes with pain and suppuration

– Worse exposure to draft of cold, touch

– Better warmth, wrapping up head 

(10) Agaricus-

– Double-vision with flickering before the eyes

– Twitching of lids and eyeballs

– Neuralgic eye pains

– Letters seem to move or swim while reading

– Agglutinated margins of lids with burning pains with red inner canthi

– Eye troubles associated with vertigo and icy cold head

– Worse open cold air