Nov 14, 2017 · Have you had symptoms in your eyes from drinking kava, such as clogged pores or styes or eye-crust?

Feb 8, 2023 · Sore, red eyes. The World Health Organization (WHO) says these side effects are likely to reverse themselves once you stop using kava.

Feb 25, 2016 · Every so often, maybe 3x per year, after daily kava drinking, it catches up with me and I dry out, eyes included. I don't get styes like you mentioned, but the skin around my eyes is very papery, they water all the time, and I can barely open them in sunlight. They feel sore too.

Nov 24, 2018 · One time I got conjunctivitis (diagnosed pink-eye) and was drinking kava that week. The pink-eye was caused by poor choices on my part and low immune system at the time, not directly the kava, however, there is a chance that the kava played a small or large role in contracting the pinkeye, so I'd like to mention it for that reason.

Sore red eyes is a well known side effect of kava. Styes and floaty's are a common symptom, I believe accounts going as far back as the 19th century state that kava use makes the eyes 'sticky'. If you wear contacts switch to glasses. Hello all!

Kava dermopathy is a skin condition that occurs in patients who regularly consume kava [1]. In Fiji, kava dermopathy is known as kanikani [2], while in Australia it is also known as crocodile skin [4].

Jul 13, 2023 · Stress can affect your eyes because, when you are under pressure, it decreases blood flow to the eyes and surrounding areas. Therefore, it may cause eye fatigue, unclear vision, dehydrated eyes, and other unpleasant symptoms. Let's look at how stress affects our eyesight.

May 21, 2024 · NIH reported on potential adverse health effects including increased risk of liver damage due to combining kava with alcohol; heart problems and eye irritation due to heavy consumption of kava; and dry, scaly skin or yellowing of the skin due to long term use of high doses of kava (NIH, 2016).

Jan 14, 2024 · Factors such as the dose of kava consumed, existing eye conditions, and concurrent use of medications can increase the risk of experiencing blurry vision. To minimize the risk, it is important to start with a low dose of kava and to consult with a healthcare professional.

Oct 18, 2014 · I only get red swollen eyes when I run out of kava. But seriously folks. I do get dry eyes sometimes and I use eye drops. I think it happens with the combination of doing Kava and certain allergens in the air. Kinda of a combo effect.