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Treatment for eyes that are red, blurry, and unable to see clearly, as well as the growth of polyps in the eyelids.
Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix), Dahuang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) (each 4 liang), Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen), Zexie (Alismatis Rhizoma), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Xingren (Armeniacae Semen Amarum) (each 3 liang), Shengma ( Cimicifugae Rhizoma), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), Zhizi Ren (Gardeniae Semen), Zhuye (Bambusae Folium) (each 2 liang).
The above eleven medicinal materials are cut into pieces. Decoct with nine sheng of water until two sheng seven he remain. Divide into three doses. If heat is excessive and the constitution is robust, increase Dahuang by one liang; if the patient is frail or elderly, remove Dahuang and add Zhizi Ren five liang.

Treatment for wind-heat causing redness and dimness in the eyes.
Qianhu (Peucedani Radix), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) (each 4 liang), Sheng Dihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Recens) (10 liang), Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas), Huangqin (Scutellariae Radix), Fuling (Poria), Baizhi (Angelicae Dahuricae Radix), Zhishi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) (each 3 liang), Renshen (Ginseng Radix).
The above fifteen medicinal materials are cut into pieces. Decoct with twelve sheng of water, first boiling Zhuye (Bambusae Folium) to obtain nine sheng of liquid. Remove the dregs, then add the remaining herbs and decoct until three sheng half remain. Divide into three doses.

Xi Gan Gan Lan Jian Formula (Liver-Washing Dried Isatis Decoction)
Treatment for persistent liver heat rushing upward to the eyes, causing redness, vascular dilation, painful polyps that obstruct vision, unceasing intense heat, and yellowing of the eyeballs.
Gan Lan (Isatidis Folium or Polygoni Tinctorii Folium - dried leaf of Isatis or Persicaria used for dye), Cheqian Ye (Plantaginis Leaf), Ku Zhuye (Bitter Bambusae Folium) (each 3 sheng), Xixin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Qinpi (Fraxini Cortex), Ruiren (Pruni Semen), Zhizi Ren (Gardeniae Semen), Shaoyao (Paeoniae Radix) (each 3 liang), Juemingzi (Cassiae Semen) (4 liang), Shengma (Cimicifugae Rhizoma) (2 liang).
The above ten medicinal materials are cut into pieces. Decoct with twenty dou of water, first boiling Gan Lan, Cheqian Cao, and Zhuye to obtain one dou of liquid. Filter and clarify the liquid, taking eight sheng. Add the remaining herbs and decoct until three sheng remain. Divide into three doses. If purgation is required, add Mangxiao (Natrii Sulfas) two liang.

Treatment for eye heat and redness, where red vessels invade the cornea, polyps cause acute pain, closure is difficult, and there is a sensation like mustard seeds grinding in the eye.
Dazao (Jujubae Fructus) (7 fruits, skin and pits removed), Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma) (2 liang, crushed, wrapped in silk), Dan Zhuye (Light Bambusae Folium) (cut, 5 he).
The above three medicinal materials: Decoct Dan Zhuye in two sheng of water to obtain one sheng of liquid. Clarify and take eight he. Add the flesh of the dates and Huanglian, decoct until four he remain. Filter to ensure purity, and apply finely to the inside of the eyes.

Treatment for polyps in the eyes.
Lü Zhi (Asi Equini Adeps), Shi Yan (Halitum).
Mix the above two ingredients thoroughly. Apply to the corners of both eyes, three times daily and once at night. Continue until cured.

Another prescription: Take the roots of Wu Jia Pi (Acanthopanacis Cortex) that have not heard the sound of water (indicating dry-grown roots), remove soil, take the bark, and grind into powder (one sheng). Mix with two sheng of fine wine, soak for seven days. Take twice daily. Avoid vinegar; otherwise, sores will appear all over the body. If the condition does not improve, it indicates the medicinal power has not yet taken effect. Bathe the body with raw and cooked water alternately to draw out toxins through the sores for recovery.