Is there a natural remedy to treat glaucoma rather than taking the medication prescribed?I do not want to take the eye drops the Ophthalmologist prescribed. First of all it's too expensive. Even the co-pay is $ 100.00 a month. I can't afford it. And second of all I want to avoid the dark pigmentation around the eyelids that's caused due to the drops. This reason by the way is the least of all my concerns. Is there any type of alternative medicine that will do the same as the eye drops so that I can avoid using them? Thanks!
Posted by blackmantis
smoke pot!
Posted by Chocolate_Love
idk.... i have like a rare case of glaucoma aparently... and i WISH i didnt have to take drops!!!! :(
although its better now :)
Posted by Alfred
My understanding is that there is going to be new human clinical trials using stem cells to cure the problem...go to Clinicaltrials.gov and keep an eye open..(pardon the pun)
Posted by dave
No there isn't. Why are you considering sham treatments when "Untreated glaucoma leads to permanent damage of the optic nerve and resultant visual field loss, which can progress to blindness." ??? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glaucoma
If you're feeling icky, then some kind of ridiculous, hippy treatment that doesn't work is not that much of a big deal. But when you are talking about permanent blindness?????
Please, don't be so silly. You'll never get your eyesight back if you lose it, so in that context $ 100 a month is irrelevant.
Posted by linda786
Bilberry is great for eye health as it strengthens blood vessels in the eye, can stop the development of cataracts and reduce pressure in the eye. Avoid anything that increases ocular pressure-straining, lifting heavy objects,constipation. Eat a healthy diet with lots of high fiber.
the following sites may be very helpful..I've use some of these ideas and have avoided increased eye pressure with no change for 5 years.
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