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U | Glaucoma is sometimes called the silent thief,
slowly stealing your sight before you realize
anything's wrong. The most common form of glaucoma
develops gradually, giving no warning signs. Many
people aren't even aware they have an eye problem
until their vision is extensively damaged.
Self-care
The most important thing you can do if you have glaucoma is take your
medications exactly as prescribed. Frequent eye exams will help your
doctor monitor your eye pressure and keep you and your doctor aware of
any changes in your vision.
Other self-care tips:
Maintain a
healthy diet.
Vitamins and minerals that are important for the eyes include
vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and copper. Drink fluids in
small amounts over the course of a day. Drinking a quart or more of
any liquid within a short time may increase eye pressure. Limiting
caffeine to low or moderate levels may be helpful.
Exercise
regularly.
People with open-angle glaucoma who exercise regularly — at least
three times a week — may be able to moderately reduce their eye
pressure. However, angle-closure glaucoma isn't affected by
exercise, and people with pigmentary glaucoma, a form of secondary
glaucoma, may experience increased eye pressure after exercise.
Also, yoga and other exercises that put you in a head down position
may increase the pressure in your eyes. Talk to your doctor about an
appropriate exercise program.
Don't depend on
herbal remedies for the primary care of glaucoma.
A number of herbal supplements, such as bilberry, are advertised as
glaucoma remedies. Bilberry has not been proven effective in
preventing or treating glaucoma, and should never be used in place
of proven therapies. Always be cautious about herbal supplements and
discuss them with your doctor before trying them.
Find healthy
ways to cope with stress.
Stress may trigger an attack of acute angle-closure glaucoma.
Relaxation techniques may be helpful in dealing with stress.
Wear proper eye
protection.
Eye trauma can result in increased eye pressure. Use safety glasses
or goggles when you play sports, use tools or machinery.
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