Warning over holistic influencer’s ideas

Patients have been warned not to develop ‘false confidence’ following the emergence of a Canadian influencer that claimed poor vision could be healed through their ‘holistic methods’.

Samantha Lotus, a self-titled ‘holistic master coach’ said sight problems were caused by ‘mental’, ‘emotional’ and ‘spiritual’ reasons that could be healed. Lotus hosted the ‘Vision Healing Masterclass’ on Zoom to approximately 100 viewers who had paid $11 to attend the two-hour long presentation.

Suggestions offered by Lotus included prayer to balance energy flow around the eyes, applying essential oils around the eyes and practising daily eye affirmations such as ‘my eyes are healthy and see clearly.’