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About Glaucoma
Glaucoma
is a serious eye disease and one of the leading causes of blindness.
There are probably many causes for the development of glaucoma, but
diabetes, high blood pressure and errors of collagen metabolism, as well as
inadequate nutrition and stress are all related.
Nutrition Facts & Diet
Advice for Glaucoma
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Eat
a generally healthy diet with plenty of fruit and vegetables.
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Eat
berries every day, especially bilberries and
blueberries, which contain bioflavonoids which aid normal collagen
metabolism and prevent further damage.
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Rutin
as found in buckwheat is also particularly helpful.
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Vitamin
C is crucial for collagen integrity and has been shown to lower inner eye
pressure levels in many clinical studies.
The dosage of Vitamin C needs to be established by your medical
doctor, as some people will respond to as little as 2 grams per day while
others will respond only to extremely high doses, e.g. 35 grams per day. Do not take these large amounts of vitamin C without the
guidance of your medical doctor.
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Food
and chemical sensitivities and allergies need to be investigated also, as
it is known that allergens can alter vascular permeability and vasospasm
can result in the congestion and oedema characteristic of glaucoma.
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Corticosteroids
destroy collagen structures in the eye and induce glaucoma.
Important
Acute
glaucoma is a medical emergency. Go to the nearest accident and emergency
department immediately. Effective
therapy must be started within 12 to 48 hours or permanent loss of vision will
occur within three to five days. Typical
signs and symptoms of acute glaucoma include extreme pain, blurring of vision,
inflammation of the eye and a fixed, dilated pupil, nausea and vomiting.
Health Supplements - Glaucoma
Often, a combination of supplements
may help in alleviating this condition. You may wish to consult
a nutritional therapist for personal advice. Supplements that
may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are shown below:
The
following supplements are suggested for the treatment of chronic glaucoma, under
the supervision of a medical doctor, and for acute glaucoma to help prevent
worsening of the problem. Everything
should be done under medical supervision and advice.
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