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Self-Help for Glaucoma

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Also indexed as:Normal Tension Glaucoma

Look out for the health of your eyes—steer clear of this condition caused by pressure within the eyeball. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

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Look out for the health of your eyes—steer clear of this condition caused by pressure within the eyeball. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

Give C a try for healthier eyes
Reduce intraocular pressure by taking at least 2 grams a day of vitamin C
Go for the ginkgo
To improve vision in cases of normal tension glaucoma, take 120 mg a day of a standardized extract of the herb Ginkgo biloba
See an expert
Visit an optometrist or ophthalmologist for regular eye tests that can detect the early signs of glaucoma
Talk to your doctor
Ask about prescription medications brimonidine (Alphagan P), carteolol (Ocupress), pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine, Pilopine HS), and latanoprost (Xalatan)

These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Continue reading for more in-depth, fully referenced information.

About This Condition

The term glaucoma describes a group of eye conditions that are usually associated with increased intraocular pressure (pressure within the eyeball).

In many cases, the cause of glaucoma is unknown. Conventional medications are frequently effective in reducing intraocular pressure. Therefore, it is important for people with glaucoma to be under the care of an ophthalmologist.

Symptoms

Because glaucoma may not cause any symptoms until it has reached an advanced and irreversible stage, regular eye exams are recommended, especially after age 40. In the later stages, symptoms include loss of peripheral (side) vision, blurred vision, blind spots, seeing halos around lights, and poor night vision. If left untreated, glaucoma may cause blindness.

Eating Right

Diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.

Recommendation	Why	Get started
Uncover allergies	Reports have claimed that allergies can be a triggering factor for glaucoma. Work with a physician to diagnose and treat possible allergies.	Learn More
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Drug	Common brands
Latanoprost	Xalatan	Learn More
Betaxolol	Betoptic Betoptic S Kerlone	Learn More
Brimonidine	Alphagan Alphagan P	Learn More
Carteolol	Cartrol Ocupress	Learn More
Dipivefrin	Propine	Learn More
Levobunolol	Betagan	Learn More
Pilocarpine	Isopto Carpine Pilocar Pilopine HS	Learn More
Timolol	Betimol Istalol Timoptic XE	Learn More

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The information presented in Aisle7 is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Self-treatment is not recommended for life-threatening conditions that require medical treatment under a doctor's care. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires June 2013.

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