Question 1

r honey and water drops harmful for eyes?

Accepted Answer

NO: If correctly mixed it is not harmful.  1 drop of honey to 5 drops of water a 20% honey mix has been shown in some studies to help dry eyes. Multiple non-peer review articles say it helps. I like to see a peer reviewed article.  Many of my patients use the 20% honey mix and I have not seen any side effects. But claims of brighter looking eyes or lighter color eyes with honey use is false.

Question 2

is it safe to put a 1:2 honey/water ratio solution in my eyes. the honey is 100% pure and i would put a drop in my eyes every hour to lighten my eyes.?

Accepted Answer

No: Honey is full of bacteria.  Do not put it in your eyes.

Question 3

will putting a raw honey and water mixture in my eyes damage my vision? i have a good reason for using the mixture, i just want to make sure its safe.

Accepted Answer

Eyes and Myths: From a medical perspective this does not sound like the wisest thing I have ever heard. It may not be harmful, but just the chance of damaging this vital organ would make me want to caution you about infection, burning, or irritation.  This practice you want to pursue is very unusual and from a medical perspective very dangerous.

Question 4

i want to use a mixture of water and honey mixture to lighten my eye color.. is that harmful for my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Water and honey mixture could be a good food source for bacteria.

Question 5

is it okay to use honey to lighten eye color if i use pure bottled water to dilute the honey, then boil the mixture? many people say it is. by the way, i do not know if this helps, but i am trying to change brown eyes with a tiny bit of hazel to  just haz

Accepted Answer

No: Honey will not change your eye color at all.

Question 6

one of my eyes is pinkish and i have a bad headache. could it be pink eye? and is honey and distilled water an effective remedy?

Accepted Answer

Do not put honey: in your eye! It's bee vomit! If your problem persists see a doctor!

Question 7

i really want to change my eye color but i don't want to were contacts can i use honey and water?

Accepted Answer

Eye color: Honey and water will only make your eyes red from irritation, please don't do it.

Question 8

is honey mixed with water a good idea for eye drops?

Accepted Answer

Innocuous: This can be used as an eye wash.  There is no therapeutic benefit however, so it will not cure anything going on with the eyes.

Question 9

hi! while i was trying to fix the toilet i felt a splash of the water into my eye. im worried about dangerous bacteria! what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Eye Rinse: Rinse your eyes with a balanced salt solution or warm tap water.The eyelids, conjunctiva and cornea form protective layers and a first line defense to prevent entry of bacteria and toxins into the orbit. Monitor for signs of foreign body, redness and purulent drainage that may require ER or UC evaluation.

Question 10

is putting honey in my eyes considered very dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Best to use something less sticky and a substance that has less unknowns in it. There are very effective artificicial tear gel drops that are better for your eyes than honey.

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Will putting a raw honey and water mixture in my eyes damage my vision? i have a good reason for using the mixture, i just want to make sure its safe.

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I want to use a mixture of water and honey mixture to lighten my eye color.. is that harmful for my eyes?

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Is it okay to use honey to lighten eye color if i use pure bottled water to dilute the honey, then boil the mixture? many people say it is. by the way, i do not know if this helps, but i am trying to change brown eyes with a tiny bit of hazel to just haz

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One of my eyes is pinkish and i have a bad headache. could it be pink eye? and is honey and distilled water an effective remedy?

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I really want to change my eye color but i don't want to were contacts can i use honey and water?

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Is honey mixed with water a good idea for eye drops?

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Hi! while i was trying to fix the toilet i felt a splash of the water into my eye. im worried about dangerous bacteria! what should i do?

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