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ArmyWifey asked in HealthAlternative Medicine · 1 decade ago

Collodial Silver and Pink Eye?

Has anybody used collodial silver to treat pink eye? I have had really itchy eyes this week from allergies and this morning my eye is really red, hurts and slightly discharging. Not matted or really goopy yet.

I'm at a friends who has collodial silver so I tried washing my eyes with it this morning. Anyone done this? Success? How many times a day?

Thanks!

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Colloidal Silver is great for destroying numerous pathogens (disease-causing microorganisms), including bacteria, fungi, parasites, protozoa and viruses. However, I would not recommend putting it directly into your eye. It is still a metalic formula.

    The highest quality Colloidal Silver is created by an electro colloidal, non-chemical method, which means sub-microscopic, pure silver (.999) ions and deionized water have been "completely 'colloided' --simultaneously dispersed within and bound to each other" by a positive electric current passed through the solution.

    I would recommend using a formula called Eyebright. You can DEFINATELY use this directly on your eye as a wash. What you do is take 1/2 cup of water, add 1 tablespoon of Eyebright and wash your eye with it, 3 times per day. Don't be suprised if you also notice improvement in your vision. Internally, you could take Echinacea/Goldenseal to help fight infection.

    Hope this helps

  • 1 decade ago

    Collodial Silver is used to help treat skin irritations, such as burns or rashes, not the surface of the eye. I've been a VICTIM of golden-rod for years and the best thing is Visine Allergy. Once or twice a day and you're good to go. I promise :)

  • 1 decade ago

    What would you rather suffer from, pink eye or total blindness for the rest of your life. Blindness requiring you to walk with a white cane, use a seeing eye dog, read using braile, never being totally independant again. This can happen whenever you put something in your eyes not intended to be there. Anything for the eyes must be sterile, not clean but sterile. Never Never Never Ever EVER put anything in your eyes again unless it is prescribed or you run a great risk of total blindness and there is no coming back from that. Be smart go and see a eye doctor the MD type.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Do not use collodial silver to treat an eye infection. You are not sure what is causing your infection so see a doc and get a clear diagnosis. You only have one pair of eyes so don't take chances with them. See your doc.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Well, if the antibiotics you were given haven't cleared it up, it's most likely viral. If that's the case, colloidal silver won't have any effect either, as it's used to treat bacteria infections, not viral infections.

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