While conventional treatments such as eye drops, laser therapy, and surgery are essential in managing glaucoma, many patients and caregivers are seeking additional supportive approaches to complement their mainstream treatments. In this article, we will explore a range of complementary and alternative therapies for glaucoma, that may help improve overall eye health, and enhance quality of life.
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Eye Health Tips
Your eyes are the windows to your overall health. You must keep them healthy so as to preserve your vision. These eye health tips will help you in for maintaining healthy eyes into your old age.
Sleep and Glaucoma
Getting enough sleep is important to maintain overall good health. The relationship between sleep and glaucoma is important to understand. The night time changes in eye pressure and blood pressure can impact glaucoma progression.
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy
Laser peripheral iridotomy is the treatment for angle-closure disease. During the procedure, your eye doctor will use a laser to create a tiny hole in the coloured part of your eye, the iris. This little hole provides an alternate drainage pathway for the fluid inside the eye. Remember, this impaired fluid drainage can lead to an increase in eye pressure, leading to glaucoma.
Your Glaucoma Consult in the Covid 19 Era
The world as we know it, has changed over the last few weeks. It is only natural that so will your interaction with your glaucoma doctor. Some of these changes will be uncomfortable, some expensive, and some painful. All of these changes, without doubt, will make sure you are safer than ever before. So here is what you need to know about your glaucoma consult in the Covid 19 era.