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Eye and Ear Remedies

By Cathy Wong, About.com

Updated: May 11, 2006

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Click on an eye or ear condition below to learn about natural remedies and alternative therapies for that condition.

Allergies

Allergies, also called allergic rhinitis or hay fever, can cause itchy, watery eyes and facial pressure and pain.

Allergies

Allergies, also called allergic rhinitis or hay fever, can cause itchy, watery eyes and facial pressure and pain.

Diabetes

Diabetes can cause blurry vision. Also, one of the long term complications of diabetes is vision loss.

Headache

Tension headaches generally produce a diffuse, mild to moderate pain in the head, which many people say feels like a tight band around the head. Tension headaches can cause pain around the eye area.

Migraine

Migraine symptoms can include flashes of light, blind spots, or zigzags in the field of vision among other symptoms.

Chronic sinusitis

Chronic sinus congestion, or chronic sinusitis, is one of the most common chronic conditions in the United States. It can cause pain in the forehead, temples, or around the eyes, or ear pain.

Created 05/10/06

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