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Glaucoma

 
Glaucoma is a serious eye disease where pressure in the eyeball is exerted on other parts of the eye. This pressure can cause damage to the retina and may eventually destroy the optic nerve. Leading to vision loss and even total blindness. There are two forms of glaucoma "closed-angle glaucoma" and the other is  "chronic open-angle glaucoma". Closed-angle is more serious and occurs less often, early warning signs include: eye pain (morning), blurred vision, and pupils have a hard time adjusting in a dark room. 

Open-angle glaucoma is more common (90%) the symptoms occur very late with the disease so by the time you are aware a lot of damage is already done. Symptoms include: loss of peripheral vision, loss of  night vision, low-grade chronic headaches, frequent changing of eye glass prescriptions, and tunnel vision. Stress and poor nutrition are the primary causes of glaucoma. Thus a good natural multi-vitamin can help prevent this disease.
 
Nutrient / Supplement Helpful notes
Essential Fatty acids Protects and aids in the repair of new cells and body tissues. Fatty acids are found in omega natural sources like fish oil, flax seed oil, and borage seedoil.
Inositol Important for both the eyes and the brain. 
Bioflavonoids bio-flavonoids are agents that promote the production of natural healing elements in the body. They also help reduce intra-ocular pressure associated with glaucoma.
vitamin A vitamin important for general Eye health 
Multi-vitamin & Mineral supplement contains vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, zinc, which all are helpful for glaucoma. It will also provide raw materials needed for good health and well being.
Zinc This mineral is essential in activating vitamin A from the liver. Zinc is beneficial for glaucoma therapy and the body's healing process.
 


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physical ailments. In all matters related to your health please contact a qualified, licensed practitioner.

All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by  GBS International training pack 1995/2002;  
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars;   The  Herb Encyclopedia  & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA