JAKARTA - Misunderstandings in the use of natural ingredients for health are still common in the Indonesian people. One of them is the use of boiled water from leaves on the eyes.
Such as the practice of using boiled water from betel leaves or flower leaves to maintain eye health. Eye specialist at Eka Hospital First Green, dr. Dearaini, emphasized that the use of boiled water on the eyes should not be done.
"You can't use boiled water-boiled leaves," said Dr. Dearaini, during a media meeting in Jakarta, written Thursday, April 16, 2026.
The use of boiled water on the eyes can cause infection. This will be more dangerous if used in the condition of a wounded eye.
If the eyes are injured and use boiled water, it can open the way for bacteria, germs, and others to enter the eyes. Boiled water can make the eyes more infected so that the condition is more severe.
"The danger is infection. There are still many Indonesians who practice this in the condition of infection, dry eyes, and others," he explained.
Doctor Dearaini said that the practice of using boiled leaves for eye problems is still because of lack of education and access to health in the community.
"There are limitations on education and access to health, so there are still drops of boiled water from leaves. Not only that, there are also those who use first urine, the purpose is unclear," he said.
Therefore, it is recommended that people continue to consult a doctor if they have problems with their eyes. Health science and technology have now developed rapidly, so that they can overcome eye problems according to patient complaints well.
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