Slowing Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve. The damage is caused by a build of of pressure in the eye. Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the United States. It is more prevalent in those of east Asian decent. I didn't realize that this disease was so serious and potentially devastating, so I thought it would be a good idea to look for natural remedies besides the drastic and somewhat scary laser eye surgery. Glaucoma can be divided into at least two categories, open and closed angle. It's hard to say which is worse than the other. Closed angle is quick and painful, while open angle slowly progresses and is often ignored until the damage is too severe. People are more likely to seek help if they have closed angle because of the pain associated with it. Once vision is lost, it is unlikely that it will come back. Treatment focuses on preventing further damage to be done to the optic nerve by reducing the pressure pushing against it. Gingko biloba has been used medically for thousands of years and can be taken as a supplement to help slow the effects of Glaucoma. Caffeine has been found to raise eye pressure in those who have Glaucoma so if you are already aware that you have the disease you should cut back on the caffeine. Beverage intake in general should be moderated so that one doesn't increase the fluid balance in their body. Glaucoma patients should also work to live a calm life. This can be achieved through many different ways, although proper yoga breathing and meditation could be a good alternative to achieving a more tranquil life.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002587/
http://www.askhomeremedies.com/remedy/home-remedies-for-glaucoma.htm