Treatment of Glaucoma!

Treatment of Glaucoma

Homeopathic Treatment of Glaucoma
Acupuncture Treatment of Glaucoma
Psychotherapy Treatment of Glaucoma
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Glaucoma
Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Glaucoma
Other Treatment of Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma
Symptoms of Glaucoma
Causes of Glaucoma
Risk factors of Glaucoma
Complications of Glaucoma
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of Glaucoma
Precautions & Prevention of Glaucoma
Treatment of Glaucoma

Homeopathic Treatment of Glaucoma

Homeopathic treatments for glaucoma, in effect, are diluted agents that would cause stability in eye pressure. Some of the homeopathic medicines for treatment of glaucoma are given below:

Belladona
Glonoinum
Phosphorus
Osmium
Sulphur
Spigelia

Acupuncture and Acupressure Treatment of Glaucoma

Acupuncture has gained very high success rate in treatment of eye disorders like glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa, optic neuritis etc. Acupuncture can be very helpful in the treatment of Glaucoma. It helps in the improvement of visual acuity. 

Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy Treatment of Glaucoma

In Psychotherapy Treatment, the support groups provide, through guest speakers, education and information on Glaucoma. Mutual support to glaucoma sufferers, their families and friends is provided. Hypnotherapy can ease mind and cure deep psychological stress. 

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Glaucoma

Glaucoma can be treated successfully with topical medications or oral medications. Some of the medications are Miotics, Beta-blockers and Prostaglandin analogues.

Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma

Surgical treatment includes following:

Laser surgery or laser trabeculoplasty: It helps fluid drain out of the eye.
Conventional surgery: It helps to make a new opening for the fluid to leave the eye. 

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Glaucoma

Take vitamin C-rich foods such as oranges, lemons and limes.
Eat fresh and green leafy vegetables like cabbages, beets and turnips. 

Other Treatment of Glaucoma

Specific exercises such as simple stretching, breathing and relaxation helps to reduce glaucoma. 

What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight. There are four types of glaucoma: Chronic glaucoma, acute glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, congenital glaucoma 

Symptoms of Glaucoma

Eye pain
Clouded or haloed vision
Red eyes,
Headaches
Nausea 

Causes of Glaucoma

Family history
Being very short-sighted
Diabetes

Risk factors of Glaucoma

High inner eye pressure
Older age (over 60 years)
Genetics
Shortsightedness
Blood pressure
Eye tumors
Eye injuries

Complications of Glaucoma

Blindness
Difficult to Drive
Motor accidents – from loss of blurry vision 

Diagnosis of Glaucoma

The ophthalmologist will do the following diagnostic tests:

Tonometry
Ophthalmoscopy
Perimetry
Gonioscopy

Precautions & Prevention of Glaucoma

limit the amount of sugar in your diet
Maintain a healthy weight.
Wear sunglasses and hats.
Keep blood pressure at a normal level
Do not smoke
Limit caffeine
Regular eye check ups