How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar Eye Drops for Pterygium

Apple Cider with mother, diluted 1/3 with refresh.

used for 9 months now, and I started right after eye doctor said my Pterygium is growing back after having it surgically removed. I had my check up at 6 months of using the solution, and the eye doctors photos of my eyes shows no new growth, and actually to me, looked a little better. Its now 9 months later, drops few times a day..and my eyes do feel better, and looks as Pterygium is not growing. I didn't want to report until I felt my study was thorough. I have gotten used to the slight burn of the Apple Cider vinegar, but the relief outweighs that.

This is a reply to Khadija of Belgium;

What I do to save time is that I make my formulation using the 2 used eyedropper prescribed by my opta before. Before anything else, I sterilize it together with the dropper to prevent contamination. I also use forceps in removing them from the pot. I usually wait for a couple of minutes to let it cool off a bit so as not to alter the state of the acv. I then make a mark on the dropper of which I will use in making the 3:1 formulation of Apple Cider Vinegar & distilled water.

I'm now in my 5th month with the Apple Cider Vinegar treatment. Never felt better. The ptrerygium has not only minimized in size but the tissue as well. The water production in my eyes has increased greatly. My left eye which has the pterygium feels so much better. I've never experienced any dry, gritty and burning sensation anymore. I'm still very hopeful that this whole Apple Cider Vinegar treatment will really work.

Dear Khadija,

If it took years for the pterygium to grow, it will also take some time for the ACV to do its work. I first started with the 8:1 (distilled water: acv) formulation cuz I couldn't stand the stinging effect. Then 5:1 after 2 mos and now 3:1. I guess my eyes got used to it cuz it doesn't sting that much anymore. And to tell you the truth, it feels so much much better now. Its been months now since my eyes were red. Pinguecula is the precursor of pterygium. They are very much similar my doctor says.
If you do not have available Apple Cider Vinegar in your area, try to get it online. A liter is really cheap which you could use for a whole year. I hope this helps.

Keep me posted!!!
Best regards....

Timmy

Hi, I mix 1 part organic apple cider vinegar with the mother and mix it with 4 parts of more distilled or demineralised water. I put drops in my eyes throughout the day. If the mix is too strong for your eyes then add more water. I still have my pterygium but my eye feels a lot better and it's not as red as it was before.

Not much improvement but hopeful.

I have just been diagnosed with penguecular in both eyes which has been causing ityness and watery eyes for years. I always thought it was allergies so did the doctor so was treatng it as such. I have been using antihistmine which has had no effect (because it wasn't hayfever! ). Now I know what it is I can better help myself. I read here about ACV so have been using the ACV (with mother) recipe for about three weeks three times a day. Stings like crazy and eyes go a little blood shot for a few seconds. I'm presuming this is bringing nutrients to the eye? I haven't noticed any shrinking yet. When they start to feel a little itchy I put more drops in and it seems to give relief. I'm hopeful it might shrink the pings but just take time so I'll persevere. I will update in a few months.

If your eyes are red, try using vitamin c eyedrops. But make them yourself.

Get a dark glass dropper bottle.

Get pure vitamin c powder.

Mix to 10% with clean water.

Keep in the fridge.

When you put the eyedrops in, it will sting for about 10-20 seconds. After that, your eyes will feel beautifully moisturised. For the first few days you will want to put the eyedrops in several times a day (despite the stinging). Then, when the vit c levels in your occular fluid get fully topped up, you can reduce the amount to once a day or once every couple of days.

If you work at a computer, vit c eyedrops are very beneficial.

Hi, I just wondered how your getting on with acv? I've been using it now well over a month and they are not getting any smaller. X

Yes. I had my left eye pterigium removed. Horrible surgery! It has healed nice though. The surgeon said I had a gross lack of care for my eyes. I wasn't wearing sunglasses.

Now, I do have one in corner of right eye. Someone said the liver is involved. I have a sort of Wilson's Desease with copper problem.

I have resorted to vinegar in a eye dropper. Castor oil which is really soothing. It has been about a month. I will continue this treatments for as long as it takes along with charcoal and sunglasses.

Every morn and evening I do these, and really watch my diet. Not much junk foods.

Peace to the person who figured this stuff out. And maybe I can avoid another nasty surgery with microscopic stitches, which scratch!!!

Love to all, Ruth

Hey Michelle, how long into the 2 weeks of using the ACV did you start to see results? I have been at it for about 4 -5 days now and haven't really seen much improvement... Just hoping to see some improvement so I can stick with it....

Michelle, I was wondering if you could update your progress? I just started using this remedy about a week and a half ago. So far I do like to progress however I bet it will take some time.

I have a pterygium eye (right eye) that started affected my vision, reddish and very discomfort, but when I started using the Apple cider vinegar thus 1:3 of distilled water, since from 8/02/18 to today 13/02/188, I have not seen any positive results but rather negative results, because I can't see any more(right eye), and its now very very reddish, discomfort and painful. I want your advice please

I had mine at room temp- next to the bathroom sink to remind me to put them in! Perhaps keeping them in the fridge might lessen the sting? Not sure.

Maybe you didn't put enough water or it wasn't organic . I been using it and my eyes feel great and the ptergyium are small :)

Dear Natalie,

Read your post however you did not mention your dilution of the Apple Cider Vinegar and I cannot say for sure what's the cause of it but I've been using the Apple Cider Vinegar drops now for 3 months and so far it has brought so much relief compared to castor oil drops before and the numerous eyedrops my doctor prescribed to me. I feel like my eye with pterygium is so much normal although its still there and slowly fading. Before the Apple Cider Vinegar concoction, my eye was always red, very sensitive and heavy. If it wasn't working it would have been the other way around, right? On the other hand, I cannot speak for you as we have different physical attributes and maybe the Apple Cider Vinegar doesn't work for everyone.

HELP! I have surfers eye in my left eye which drives me mad! " Itchy red and sore but mostly I am so embarrassed :( Now I can see it happening in my right eye too! I am gutted!

How do you make this ACV/Water droplets? you say 1:3 but how do I do that?

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

Dear Sarah,

I would try 1 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar added to 3 tablespoons of distilled or spring water. Use an eyedropper to drop a few drops into your eye. A straw works if you do not have an eyedropper.

You can also add a teaspoon to a glass of water to take internally once or twice a day to help heal from the inside out.

~Mama to Many~

Hi Tessa, thanks a lot for sharing this great experience. Are you still using the ACV 3 times a day? Any improvement since the last report? Were there any concerning side effects since you started using it? Thanks again.

No dont use tap water. Instead mix 1 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar with the "mother" (google it to see what it looks like), with 3 tablespoons of "distilled" water in a dark glass eye dropper bottle. Use 2-3 times a day. Good luck and I wish you the best.

Garrett, I put the drops directly into the eye. It burns like hell, but I've been amazed at how much better my look and feel. The red, gritty feeling is GONE. The pterygiums are still there, not sure I've seen them reduce in size, but I've only been doing it for 12 days. I'm still hopeful!

What ratio water to apple cider vinegar did you use, and for how long? I accidentally discovered that ACV diluted with water got rid of my pink eye which I get every year when spring comes and I get allergies which lead to infections. I was tired of getting torn epithilium in my eye, from aggressive rubbing. Year after year of eye antibiotics also were starting to get old. One time I was broke and couldnt go in to be seen for the eyes. I just randomly diluted ACV with water, about 1/8 ACV to 7/8 water. The urge to scratch went away instantly. After 2 days the eyes had cleared back to normal. So I totally believe you when you say it worked for your pterygia. I have them on both eyes and I am so going to the supermarket to replenish my ACV. Thanks for sharing.

To use apple cider vinegar & water the amounts are: 1 Tsp of ACV & 12 Oz's of Distilled water. I would use organic ACV that has the mother in it. Make sure that you shake the bottle of ACV very thoroughly before measuring out the Tsp. Once you add it to the distiled water mix them together very thoroughly. Hope this helps anyone wanting to know the ratio mixture.

Hi. I have been using the Apple Cider Vinegar drops for 4 months now though the white blob pterygium is still on my cornea, so far the Apple Cider Vinegar has helped with the redness and irritation but white fleshy part is still on the rim of the iris. How ling did it take for yours to go completely?

Hi did your pterygium go completely? If so, how long did it take?

Olá, tudo bem?

Eu tenho 22 anos e desde os meus 16 anos eu tenho pterigio, vi seu depoimento no site, vc poderia mi ajudar, no ensinado como eu faço a receita. Por favor, obrigado.

Google Translation from Portuguese:

Hello, how are you?

I am 22 years old and since I was 16 years old I have pterygium, I saw your testimony on the website, you could help me in teaching me how to make the recipe. Please thank you.

Hey did you really lose vision in one eye because of this?

Since I read your comment. I now doubt ACV ... did you get any reply? How is your eye? I'm trying to look for solutions :)

I too have ptregyuim and I started using ACV from yesterday as instructed on the page. However now the eye has turned more red. It this normal? Please in need of suggestions.

I am a nurse practitioner. This is a little late, I hope you sought medical attention.

Hi Peter I have pterygium in both eyes. I've been using the Acv drops for 6 months now, redness has improved but still have the white blob on my iris. Did yours go completely if so how long did it take?

Hi did you guys have success with the ACV treatment did it make your pterygium go away completely? I have been doing the ACV drops with distilled water in my eyes for 7 months while it has helped with the redness the white blob is still there touching the coloured part of my eye. If you did cure it please say exactly what you did and whether you took supplements also? if you wore special eyewear too? whether you used lubricating eyedrops in addition to the Apple Cider Vinegar drops. thank you

Hi I was wondering if the Apple Cider Vinegar drops shrank your pinguecula.

Hi, post is unclear. Did you just drink the Apple Cider Vinegar or put it into ur eye?

Thanks for your post. I have surfers eye on both eyes, it is very uncomfortable soecially driving. I'm so hopeful. I hope this really works. Do you happen to have photos of before and after?

Was also asking if you just drink or drop them on your eyes?

Hi Nicole, did the pterygium go completely?

Hi Nicole, did the pterygium go completely?

Also, how did you do this treatment. Did you use it as an eye wash or drink it?

Any particular apple cider vinegar brand?

Hi, I was wondering if you keep the solution at room temperature or store it in the fridge?

Hello Everyone, I feel good after reading all your feedback and real time experience using ACV and getting good results as well. Me too suffering from the same issue from last 2 years it's irritating me hole day and eyes getting red as well still not found any good treatment in India, I would like to make a request here for guide me with how to use ACV and brand name as well so that I can buy same quality, and secondly guide the complete protocol.

please let me know if you need further details as well and I am eagrly waiting for your response, hope I getting good results over here.

I have Pinguecula. It's very yellow, burns, itching etc.

Angela, I also have a pinguecula have you tried this solution on yours yet? If so how were your results??

Hi there.

Has anyone had their pterygium totally go away with acv?

I've just started, but I'm too scared to carry on because I'm scared it get worse and I do not have 35k for a surgery! So scared I go blind or something ridiculous. I don't mind the sting, just really worried it'll get worse instead of better. I only have it in my left eye but now my right eye is starting to 'fold' or wrinkle, so it's like it's coming out in my right eye as well. Please advise?

Just want it to go away :(

How many drops do you put on your eyes and how often?

Once every morning, it's about 3 drops.

Good Afternoon,

I had a ptyregium in both eyes, and I applied apple cider vinegar for it for one month already and I felt it worsen, I can't see from a far anymore. Can someone advice please? Thank you.

Hello, does anyone have a current update please. I have been using ACV "with the mother" organic, for a week now and not seeing much improvement. (1-3 ratio twice a day) My eyes are still red. Wondering if I should continue. Are there any current updates that people's pterygiums are shrinking in size. I will post in a few weeks to let you know if the redness or size has improved.

Can you tell me what you mean by saying 1 part of vinegar and 3 part water? Did you mean 1 tsp vinegar and 3 tsp water? It's not too much?

And if so why you don't use the mix like the site suggests, 1 tsp vinegar to 1 cup of water.

Thanks

Hello everyone. When I dilute ACV each time with water I my eye, I need to re-sterilize water every time or just save 1 time and then in a pot of ACV.

PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS

Hello timmy .

Thank you for answer my question. I used that ACV and I don't see the different. You must used ACV with the mother and raw? Because we don't haven't here in belgium.

I used only ACV organic . and I have Pinguecula not ptygerium. It also good for Pinguecula?

Please let me know. Thank u verry motch

Of course you can buy raw organic apple cider vinegar with the mother in Belgium, in any health food shop like "Dame Nature" or any "Bio Planet" shop.

Hello timmy. Thanks for answer my question. its a long time that I not use that ACV.. I use now lemon and water.. I hope it work . how now is your pterygium? Its gone?

Please let me know.

Thanks a lot

Dear Khadija,

How are u? My pterygium is still there but its not growing anymore and I feel so much much better than before. Now on my 7th month. So you're now using lemon instead of acv? Any results? How do u feel?

Let me know, thanks.

Hi guys, I have pterygium in both eyes been using the Apple Cider Vinegar drops in eyes for 7 months. The irritation and redness have subsided but still have the clear blob on my iris that hasnt gone yet. How is your pterygium doing?

Hallo timmy

Ik heb nog steeds die 4 Pinguecula. Dat geel gezwel met rode adertjes in mijn ogen . en heb geen verbetering gezien . ik ben verdrietig. Ik heb citroen sap gebruikt . het maakt je ogen alleen maar een paar minuten wit das al.

Ik zie dat ACV alleen voor pterygium werkt niet voor pinguecula.

Ik hoop dat ACV en castor oil werkt voor mij incha allah . en ik bid elke dag .

Laat mij weten als voor jou werkt ACV .

Khadija

HI, Ray, did your pterygium completely disappear?

HI Tessa,

Thank you for your review. I have pterygium in both eyes growing into the Iris (dark) part of the eye, they're big and are uncomfortable at times. So am trying ACV and tap water today (1:3). Will give an update after a month on the progress. Thanks.

Please tessa let me know if your pingueculas are gone please. That yellow bump in yours eyes not pterygium but pinguecula. I have 4 and nobody won ' t help me . I cry everday . my husband won t go outside because shame of it.

Hello. I very also 4 pingueculas in my eye and my life it's changing. I cry everyday . you let no that ACV work. Is that pinguecula gone. Please let me know please. you gonna help my life again. Please

Hi Tessa!

Can you tell me, are you diluting 1tsp to 1 cup distilled water or are you doing 1tsp ACV to 3tsp distilled water? I am losing my vision in my left eye as the pterygium is now beginning to grow over my pupil and I don't have time for surgery as my little one has been fighting cancer for 5 yrs now. I would love to make this so I can take it to the hospital with me and treat my eye while at my daughter's side.

If anyone else can help me with this, it would be much appreciated.

Do you put it in an eye dropper or how did you get the mixture in your eye? I read that some people put it on the lid..Did you do that or actually put it right in the eye? I also had a doctor tell me he wasn't going to do anything.

Hi there, any updates? I've been using apple cider vinegar on my pterygium for about 3 weeks. Redness and irration has certainly eased but not sure if the pterygium is getting smaller... Does anyone know how long until you start to see it reduce? Mine has just started to grow on to the iris, so if this doesn't work then it's surgery for me!

I'm still using it. I haven't seen a decrease in size but the irritation is still soooo much better than it was. I've only used OTC eye drops twice since starting the ACV trick, and would've been better off just using the ACV concoction.

I wanted to find out if anyone has stuck with the ACV and what were their end results. Did it completely cure their surfers eye or did it only help with managing it.

Thanks mate!

Apple Cider Vinegar for Pterygiums - Starting this today.

1:2 ratio=extreme burning

I am going to up the amount of water and continue trying. I've tried eye drops, eye gel, the ptyergium just keeps expanding. So now trying this. I'll let you all know if it works!

I am also using a diluted ACV treatment, before rising in the morning and last thing before going to sleep at night. It burns like the dickens, but makes lots of tears. There is nothing as soothing to my eyes than my own tears. Nothing in a bottle seems to last or feel just right.

It has receded noticeably. I tried to get a before picture to compare later, but didn't get a clear one. It is still with me and I will continue to do the treatment.

Any idea how long I should continue? It crosses from the inner corner to the color part of my eye, just crossing in.

I've been using ACV for my pterygium for 5 days now and am very happy with the results. It has significantly reduced the redness, although I haven't noticed a reduction in the size yet. I'm wondering if anyone had used this method long-term? Will ACV actually cure the pterygium or is this just a natural way to control the redness and irritation? Thanks in advance!

Apple Cider Vinegar for Pterygium - I am using 5 parts distilled water, 2 parts honey, 1 part ACV, I mix together and use drops in eyes, I have used for 2 months with no change but will continue, heard it will get rid of the growth on my left cornea.

Apple Cider Vinegar for Pterygium

I've been trying this method off and on for about 6 months by emptying a visine tube, rinsing it out, and filling it with 95% water and the rest ACV and doing it up to 3 times a day. Yes Angie, it does sting very much especially if not diluted enough. But I'm really not seeing (no pun;) a difference in the size of my pterygium. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommend what works? Thanks!

Please update us in the next month or so. I am also experimenting with this method.

What does it mean if you say, you started using ACV ( with the mother)? I was diagnosed with pinguela over a year ago, and this leads to pterygium now. I am really worried about this. I would try this ACV in the future. Thanks

Hi, does your method also work for pinguecula? I'm trying to get rid of 2 pinguecula in my eyes. Thank you

Hi, may I ask what brand you specificly used?

As long as it is organic and has the 'Mother' in. Then any brand will be ok. You usually have to buy it from the health food shop.

Alex: I put the specific name in the original post but per earthclinic's policy the entire name was dashed out. I can tell you it starts with a B and ends with two Gs. Google "ACV with the mother" and I'm sure you'll find it.

Ave M: I believe so. My understanding is that pinguecula and pterygia are the same thing. The difference is that once it grows over the cornea it becomes a pterygia. The good news is that my pterygia has just about receded past the cornea and I will soon be able to tell you if the ACV treatment will remove the pinguecula completely. My method is to buy a .5 oz bottle of generic artificial tears, squeeze out half the bottle, and then syphon in ACV out of a table spoon or bowl until it is full again. I put two drops on my closed eyelids daily and slowly let it seep through then slowly start blinking as I deal with the stinging.

Hi there, did it work?

I'm contacting re: the topic of pterygiums. I've had two growing for over 10 years now, one in each eye. The right eye perigium is small, but my left eye has been growing and entering the cornea area. I have looked into surgery but came across your information online here and started using apple cider vinger.

My question is re: the application. I am currently using 4 to 1 water to apple cider vinager and putting it in an emptied out/cleaned out visine container and applying a few drops a day morning and evening. Is this okay vs. The cotton swab? If so, how long should I repeat this for to see effective change? Thank You.

Willie, about how long did it take for the pterigia to go away? How many times a day were you using ACV? I also suffer from the same conditions as you and I'm looking for a cure. Thanks in advance.

Hi Willie, I have 2 pterygiums one in each eye. I am using the ACV wiht distilled water drops thrice daily. I have been doing this for 7 months. It has helped with the redness and gritty feeling though I still have that clear blob on the coloured part of my eye. When you did this, was the white blob the last to go also for you as still it 's the same size for me.