Uveitis: "Moon Blindness”

The familiar name for this eye disease, moon blindness, comes from an ancient belief that the disease was associated with the changes of the lunar cycles. The more appropriate label is the medical term Uveitis; an inflammation of the uvea of the eye. The uvea is the membrane surrounding the internal components of the eye that serves as an immunological barrier to protect the eye from unhealthy blood-borne materials. Inflammation disrupts this barrier.

Suspected Causes:

Uveitis can be caused by blunt or penetrating trauma to the eye, corneal ulceration, parasitic infiltration and numerous systemic infections. Of the systemic diseases implicated in uveitis, infections of the Streptococcus equi (strangles) and Leptospira interrogans (bacterial) occur most commonly. Autoimmune diseases can also be associated with uveitis onset. 

Observable Signs: Squinting and tearing Increased sensitivity to light Constricted pupil (even in a dark stall) Cloudiness within the eye (difficult to see the iris and pupil with a distinct “haze” present) Potentially the presence of “solid material” attached to iris
	Example of early stage Uveitis with a hint of an aqueous flare just beginning - it is the diffuse "smoky" opacity that can be seen in this picture. This is the ideal moment to begin the Uveitis solution.	Example of advanced (likely "Recurrent" Uveitis) Uveitis showing adhesions between the iris and the anterior lens capsule; also an irregular shaped pupil can be seen.

Uveitis Solution

Since inflammation initiates, perpetuates, and worsens this eye disease our Uveitis Solution reduces inflammation first and foremost. The painful spasms of ocular muscles that eventually contract the pupil and lead to photophobia are reduced which returns the autonomic regulation of the pupillary response to light changes and brings pain relief. Another group of herbs within this solution works to restore the blood supply to bring the much needed nutrients to the cornea, retinae and inner chambers. Still another group of herbs directs all the therapeutic properties of the Uveitis Solution to the eye to promote cellular repair and restore vision.

This is an extremely severe eye disease that is not completely understood and the results obtained from our Uveitis Solution are directly dependent on the severity of the damage to your horse’s eye when beginning herbal treatment. The more acute the inflammation at the time of beginning treatment the quicker and more extensive the results will be. In other words, the earlier you detect the problem, the quicker and more effective the treatment.  But, either way, please understand that the treatment of Uveitis is a long term commitment

Recommended Protocol:

Given the severity and complexity of this eye disease the determination of an effective herbal solution program must be dependent on the unique observable signs and Uveitis “stage” of each horse. Our customer care staff will be happy to help each caretaker with this process and, if necessary, will contact Dr. Thomas for his advice.

We have found from our experience in treating horses with Uveitis, that pairing the Uveitis Solution with the Total Immune Health Solution is the most effective protocol for a horse with Uveitis.  The addition of the Total Immune Health Solution builds the horse’s entire immune system and promotes phagocytosis (process where particular leukocytes, i.e. white blood cells, “ingest” and “remove” particulate matter) thereby enhancing the horse’s ability to reduce the infection.

Beginning with an accelerated dosage of both herbal solutions is advisable in order to decrease the inflammation rapidly. The accelerated dosage protocol for both solutions is: 3 scoops, 3 times daily until one month after there is a noticeable change in symptoms.  After that it may be time to adjust your horse’s solution dosage.

This Solution is Not Safe for pregnant mares.
Dosage Recommendation