I. An exclusive diet of fresh juicy fruits for five days. During this period, take three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits at five-hourly intervals and use warm water enema daily.
II. Thereafter, adopt a well-balanced diet on the following lines:
1. Upon arising: A glass of lukewarm water mixed with half a freshly-squeezed lime and a teaspoon of honey.
2. Breakfast: Fresh fruits, a glass of milk, sweetened with honey and few almonds.
3. Lunch: Steamed vegetables, two or three whole wheat chappatis, and a glass of buttermilk.
4. Dinner: A large bowl of fresh salad of green vegetables with mung sprouts and cottage cheese or buttermilk.
5. Before retiring: A glass of fresh milk with few dates.
AVOID: White bread, refined cereals, potatoes, puddings, pies and sugary foods, meats and excessive quantities of protein and fatty foods, too much salt, tea and coffee.
B – OTHER MEASURES
1. Apply cold packs over the eyes.
2. Breathing and other exercises and fresh air.
3. Eye muscle exercises as explained in the Chapter on Cataract.
4. Avoid excessive reading and close work under artificial light.