Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Glaucoma: What Helps, What Harms, and What the Research Actually Says

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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Dr Shibal Bhartiya is a fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and Mayo Clinic Research Collaborator with over 25 years of experience. Her approach focuses on identifying risk before damage is irreversible, simplifying treatment decisions, and protecting vision long-term. Emphasis on early detection, risk assessment, and continuity of care. She is rated 5 stars across 1,500+ patient reviews on Google.

Below is a list of the services provided by her, and her team. This includes comprehensive eye care for children and adults, with expertise in glaucoma, dry eye disease, and neuro-ophthalmology. Care is focused on accurate diagnosis, honest answers, thoughtful second opinions, and long-term eye health.

Glaucoma Care

Ocular Surface Diseases

Neuro-ophthalmology

Paediatric Ophthalmology

  • Pediatric ophthalmology consultation & eye check-up, including refraction (children’s spectacle assessment
  • Squint (strabismus) evaluation & management for children and adults
  • Lazy eye (amblyopia) treatment, including eye patch therapy
  • Comprehensive eye examination for children and adults, including refraction & spectacle prescription

Comprehensive Eye Health

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Many patients come to Dr Bhartiya after receiving a glaucoma diagnosis elsewhere — unsure whether to start treatment, concerned about long-term progression, or simply wanting clarity before committing to a plan.

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About Dr Shibal Bhartiya

This article was written by Dr Shibal Bhartiya, fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist and Mayo Clinic Research Collaborator, Clinical Director at Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, known for ethical, patient-centred glaucoma care and independent glaucoma second opinions. This article was edited in April 2026.

She has published peer-reviewed research on eye care, examining how treatment decisions should balance medical evidence, patient preferences, and long-term vision outcomes.

As Editor-in-Chief of Clinical and Experimental Vision and Eye Research and Executive Editor of the Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice (Pubmed Indexed, official journal of the International Society of Glaucoma Surgery), Dr Shibal Bhartiya brings editorial and research depth to every clinical decision. Her 200+ publications, including 90+ PubMed-indexed publications and 28 edited textbooks span glaucoma biology, surgical outcomes, health equity, and emerging diagnostics.

Her work can be accessed on PubmedGoogle ScholarResearchGate and ORCID.

Dr Shibal Bhartiya
Glaucoma • Second Opinion • Advanced Care

www.drshibalbhartiya.com
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