One of the most unpleasant vision changes that can happen to anyone, from child to adult, is glaucoma and in this article, we will show you how you can treat it naturally.
This very common condition, known as glaucoma, is caused by an imbalance between the production and output of fluid in the eye. If glaucoma is left untreated and gets out of control, it can lead to a loss of peripheral vision, also known as “tunnel vision,” that can make everyday life such as driving or driving difficult.
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How to treat glaucoma
One of the treatments for glaucoma and stopping its progress is to lower the intraocular pressure (inside the eye), which is achieved mainly through the use of prescription eye drops. These drops should be used twice a day for the rest of the person’s life, but this treatment is known to cause considerable local and systemic side effects. That is why we are going to recommend some natural solutions to treat glaucoma.
Natural treatment for glaucoma
Fortunately, there is another type of help to treat glaucoma that you should know to avoid further damaging your body, however you cannot do it on your own, this must be supervised by a qualified specialist.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C supplementation is safer and much more effective than traditional glaucoma treatment. Using 1,500 mg of this vitamin daily has brought eye pressure levels to near normal. In an acute situation, vitamin C can be administered intravenously to affect a further reduction in intraocular pressure.
Avoid allergens
Are allergies to blame for glaucoma? Less commonly known is the relationship between glaucoma and allergies. In one study 113 patients were given allergenic foods or exposed to environmental allergens. Almost immediately, most of the study subjects’ intraocular pressure shot up, then down again once the allergen was removed. It is important to determine potential allergens and avoid them.
Other home and natural remedies
- Vitamin A and carotenoids are necessary to keep the eyes healthy and also to improve night vision.
- Eating spinach and taking lutein extract is very helpful in treating glaucoma, because they contain carotenoids that are needed by the retina tissue and the eyes themselves.
- Eyebright herb drops are excellent for glaucoma. This plant can be used internally and is much more effective than commercial drops and is safe.
- Taking Ginkgo Biloba will increase the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the eye and flush out toxins. Mixing with zinc sulfate will help slow down progressive vision loss.
- Cayenne pepper is an anti-inflammatory of the mucous membranes. Use very small amounts, well diluted with water or as an eye drop. This will help increase blood flow to the eye.
- The bilberry strengthens and protects the veins and blood vessels, protects the retina, reduces pressure in glaucoma and can stop the growth of cataracts.
- Use fennel herb . This plant, although it is used in cooking for salads, is also a very good herb for vision problems. It can be consumed brewed as a tea and the tea can also be used to wash the eyes.
- The jaborandi is an herb that grows in the jungle. It has been used for about 120 years in glaucoma patients because it contains pilocarpine, which is used to treat dry eyesand mouth.
It is very important to consult a specialist before undertaking any natural treatment on your own.