Leafy Greens Help Prevent Glaucoma
A large retrospective analysis of men and women found those who ate more leafy greens had a lower risk for primary open-angle glaucoma (POA)--especially cases with early paracentral visual field loss. It is thought nitric oxide plays a role in ocular blood flow and the development of POA. Eighty percent of nitrate intake comes from leafy…
Read MoreAnother Problem with Sleep Apnea
The optometrist leaned back in his chair. To Chuck, it looked like a position in which to deliver bad news. “Chuck, take a look these results of your visual field test.” “Yeah, I noticed that you took longer on this test than the last time. I thought the test would never be over,” Chuck commented,…
Read MoreThe Silent Killer of Eyes
Does everyone know about the Silent Killer? High Blood Pressure? How high blood pressure can exist silently – without symptoms – for years until the sudden heart attack or stroke happens? There is also a silent killer of eyes – glaucoma.Three million Americans have glaucoma – about 1 in a 100. Only half of them…
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