Question 1

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 2

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 3

is honey safe to go in your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Yes but , , : If you accidentally splash honey in your eyes it will do no harm.  Honey is non-toxic and sterile.  I don't know why you would want to apply honey on a regular basis but it shouldn't be a problem except for the disturbed vision until it is cleared out by the tears.

Question 4

could i lighten my eyes with honey?

Accepted Answer

Eye honey: Seriously? 
The iris of the eye is the color it is largely because of the extent of pigmentation granules associated with the cells there. Lightening the iris would require some kind of damage or degranulation to those cells. Not a good idea. If honey would do that, which i really doubt, sounds like you should just keep it in your herbal tea and use it orally.

Question 5

can honey truly lighten your eyes ?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no treatment available which will lighten your eyes.

Question 6

does honey turn dark brown eyes to light brown?

Accepted Answer

No: Honey has some interesting and varied health benefits but I know of no evidence it can change the color of your eyes.
See http://www.mnn.com/health/fitness-well-being/stories/10-health-benefits-of-honey
to learn what it CAN do...

Question 7

i got raw honey in my eyes. how do i wash it out?

Accepted Answer

Saline eye wash: A saline eye wash is best. Sterile water works also.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

will putting honey in my eyes blind me?

Accepted Answer

It certainly won't: Help you.  I don't know if it would blind you. Don't put foriegn substances in/ on your eyes.

Question 10

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.

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