Glaucoma
Synopsis of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that cause progressive damage to the optic nerve, usually due to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). It is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. The condition often develops silently, without noticeable symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred—making early detection critical.
There are two main types:
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Primary open-angle glaucoma: The most common form. Drainage canals become less efficient over time, increasing pressure.
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Angle-closure (narrow-angle) glaucoma: Less common but more urgent. It occurs when the iris blocks drainage suddenly, causing a rapid pressure increase.
Other forms include normal-tension glaucoma, congenital glaucoma, and secondary glaucoma (due to trauma, steroids, or other conditions).
Common risk factors:
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Age over 60
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Family history of glaucoma
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High eye pressure
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Diabetes or high blood pressure
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Thin corneas
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Long-term corticosteroid use
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African, Asian, or Hispanic ancestry
Symptoms may include loss of peripheral vision, eye pain, blurred vision, halos around lights, or redness (especially in acute forms), but most cases progress quietly.
When to see a doctor:
Anyone over 40 or with risk factors should get regular eye exams with IOP measurement. Sudden vision loss, severe eye pain, or halos around lights are medical emergencies and may indicate acute angle-closure glaucoma.
Natural remedies for Glaucoma
Limit Caffeine and Alcohol: Both can temporarily raise eye pressure.
Engage in Regular Light Exercise: May help reduce intraocular pressure.
Practice Eye-Friendly Habits: Avoid straining, take screen breaks, and manage systemic health (e.g., blood sugar, blood pressure).
Stay Hydrated, But Avoid Large Volumes at Once: Drink small amounts of water throughout the day.
Elevate the Head During Sleep: Slightly raising the head may reduce nighttime eye pressure.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to treat Glaucoma
alpha lipoic acid
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
anthocyanins
astaxanthin
berry flavor
beta caryophyllene
beta-carotene
beta-tocopherol
bilberry
black garlic
camu camu
cannabis sativa oil
cat's claw
Chinese salvia root
citrus bioflavonoids
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
d-alpha tocopherol
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
flavonols
ginger
ginseng
grape
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
hesperidin
l-glutathione
lutein
marine lipid
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
omega-3 fatty acids
phytocannabinoids
butyric acid
quercetin
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rutin
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
threonic acid
tomato
ubiquinol
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
zeaxanthin
zinc
gastrodia
tinospora cordifolia
lingzhi
morus
ganoderma
goji berry
algae
Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Anthocyanidins (unspecified)
Apigenin
Allicin
Aspergillus oryzae
Alpha-Glycosyl Isoquercetin
Algae (unspecified)
Avocado
Ashitaba
Amentoflavone
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Anthocyanin
Apigenin
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Algae
anthocyanin
anthocyanidins
Acetyl-Glutathione
Acetyl-l-glutathione
Allyl Sulfide
Arecoline Hydrobromide
Alpha Glucans
Astaxanthin
Anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
Antioxidant (unspecified)
Apocarotenal
Astragalin
Atractylone
beta-carotene
beta-zeacarotene
Beta-Glucans
Bioflavonoid
Bog Bilberry
Black garlic
Blend (Vitamin)
Blueberry (unspecified)
Blue-Green Algae
Bioflavonoids (mixture)
Basidiomycota
Basil
Blue-Green Algae
Bacosides (mixed)
Blueberry
Bioflavonoids
Boron Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Bacteria (unspecified)
Berries (unspecified)
Black Currant
bilberry
bacoside
Blue Green Algae
Boerhavia diffusa
Camellia sinensis
Caryophyllene
Cannabis
Cucurbita moschata
Catechins (unspecified)
Cryptoxanthin
Cordyceps
caffeoylquinic acids
Cannabinoids
Cryptoxanthin
Cannabinol
carotenoids
Carotenoids
Catechin
Chlorella Pyrenoidosa
Carrot
carotenoids
Catechin (unspecified)
Cupric ascorbate
Chinese Club Moss
Cannabidiol
Carotene (unspecified)
Cyanidin-3-glucoside
Cytokines
C-Phycocyanin
Chlorella
Dehydroascorbic acid
Diterpenes
Dodder
Dwarf Bilberry
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
EGCG
epicatechin
Ferulic Acid
Flavanol (mixture)
Flavin mononucleotide
flavan-3-ols
Flavonoid
Flavonoid glycosides
Fatty acids
Fatty Acid (unspecified)
Flavanones
Fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
Flavones (various)
Flavonoid (mixture)
Fungus (unspecified)
Flavonols
Ferulic acid derivative
Flavans
Fish Oil
Flavonones
flavanols (various)
Fructo-Oligosaccharides
Flavones
Fruit Blend
Flavonones (unspecified)
Gallic Acid
Genseng (not specified)
Ginkgo Flavonglycosides
Ginseng, Oriental
Gastrodia
Guava
Glutathione peroxidase
Green Tea
Goji
Ginkgolide B
Green tea antioxidant (unspecified)
Gamma-cyclodextrin
GTCP
Ginkgolide A
Glutathione
Glycoprotein (unspecified)
Ginkgolide C
Ginsenosides
Hu Zhang
Haematococcus pluvialis
Hydroxycinammic acid
Hyperoside
Holy Basil Herb
Hesperidin
Hydroxycinnamic acid
Hydrogen
Humic acid
Himalaya Berry
iridoids
Isothiocyanate
Indian Gooseberry
Isoquinoline alkaloids
Jaborandi
Kefir
Lycium
L-Acetyl n-Cysteine
L-Gluthathione
Ligustilide
Ligustilides
Lycopene
Lutein
Ligustrum
Lutein
L-Histidine
Lipoic Acid
Lipids
Lycopene
Mixed Carotenoids
Mulberry (unspecified)
Magnesium ascorbate
Melatonin
Magnesiium
Mushrooms
Marijuana
maritime Pine
Metal Salt
Mangostin
Mushroom (various)
Mannitol
Mushroom (unspecified)
Niacinamide ascorbate
Neoandrographolides
N-acetylcysteine
N-Acetyl Cysteine
N-Acetyl Carnosine
Nicotinamide
Nymphaea nouchali
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
Night-Blooming Cereus
Naphthoquinone (unspecified)
Niacin ascorbate
Oligosaccharide (unspecified)
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
Oligosaccharide (unspecified)
Oligosaccharide
Organic Greens
Omega Blend
Oryza Sativa
Oriental Ginseng
Osthole
Polyphenol (unspecified)
Polysaccharide
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Polysaccharide
Phytoplankton
Plankton (unspecified)
Polyphenols
Procyanidol
Procyanidin (unspecified)
Proanthocyanidins (unspecified)
Pentacyclic triterpenoids (unspecified)
Phlorotannins
Phycocyanin
Proanthocyanidins
Phytoene
Proanthocyanidin
Phthalide
Pearl
Proanthocyanidin (unspecified)
Panax Notoginseng
Phytocannabinoid (unspecified)
Poly-thyronine
Pycnogenol
Phospholipids (unspecified)
Pearl
Phenols (unspecified)
Phycocyanins
Polyphenols (mixed)
Polyphenols (npt specified)
Quercetin
Quercetin
Rutin
Reishi mushroom
Rosmarinic Acid
Resveratrol
Red Sage
Shark Liver Oil
Spirulina
Sulforophane
Shiitake
SOD (Superoxide Dismutase, antioxidant activity)
Seleno Methionine
Superoxide Dismutase
Stem Cells
Sulfated polysaccharide
Spinach
Schisandrin
Transforming growth factor beta
Thaumatococcus daniellii
Tetrahydrocannabinol
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
Tomato
Tea Polyphenol
Tall Kale
Taurine
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin E (unspecified)
Vitamin A (retinol acetate)
Vitamin A (vitamin A cetate)
Vitamin E (Alpha-Tocomonoenol)
Vitamin E (natural tocopherols)
Vitamin E (tocopherol ascorbyl palmitate)
Vitamin E (tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (Gamma Tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (beta tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol succinate)
Vitamin A (retinol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl)
Vitamin E
Vitamin A (retinyl not specified)
Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
Vitamin E (beta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols
Vitamin E (tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (tocotrienol unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (delta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol)
Vitamin E (beta tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol acetate)
Vitamin E (beta and delta tocopherols)
Vitamin E (mixied tocopherols and tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (unspecified tocopheryl acetate)
Vitamin E (gamma tocopherol)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin A (vitamin A acetate)
Vitamin B3 (unspecified)
Vitamin A (retinyl acetate)
Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols)
Vitamin A (mixed)
Vitamin E (tocopherol not specified)
Viramin E (mixed tocopherols)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl hydrochloride)
Vitamin E (delta-tocotrienol)
Vitamin E (mixed alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols/tocotrienols)
Vitamin E (mixed tocotrienols/tocopherols)
Vitamin E (not specified)
Vitamin E (vitamin E acetate)
Vitamin A (unspecified)
Vitamin B3 (various)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (gamma unspecified)
Vitamin E (alpha tocopheryl succinate)
Vitamin E (delta-tocopherol)
Vitamin E (tocofersolan)
Vitamine E (mixed tocotrienols)
Withanolides
White Tea
Withanolide
Xanthophyll
Xanthophyls
Xylooligosaccharides
Zeaxanthin
