Deemed to be a chronic condition, Glaucoma is characterized by the excessive buildup of pressure inside the eye which would with time, damage the optic nerve. This would result in a temporary or permanent loss of vision (depending on the extent of the damage caused to the optic nerve).
The most common forms of treatment for glaucoma include medications, eye drops and surgical procedures. The main goal of these treatments would be to reduce the pressure buildup inside the eye. This can also be achieved by natural means, including certain essential dietary changes which would typically include certain foods that need to be eaten and certain foods that need to be avoided.
Necessary Dietary Changes For Glaucoma
Here are some of the essential dietary changes that need to be considered for individuals suffering from glaucoma.
Foods That Need To Be Avoided
Certain foods can increase the buildup of pressure inside the eyes and lead to the damage of the optic nerve. These include:
Foods Rich In Trans Fatty Acids
Foods rich in Trans Fatty Acids like cookies, donuts and French fries etc. which can potentially cause damage to the blood vessels in the body, including those in the eye which would ultimately damage the optic nerve as well.
Foods Rich In Saturated Fats
Foods rich in Saturated Fats: like red meats, full fat meats, beef etc. that can trigger an increase in the Body Mass Index (BMI) which has been related to glaucoma (as a result of increased intraocular pressure in the eye).
Coffee And Caffeinated Products
Coffee and caffeinated products that can increase the intraocular eye pressure and cause glaucoma.
Alcohol
Alcohol that can increase the pressure buildup inside the eyes, leading to glaucoma.
Foods That Need To Be Eaten
Increasing the intake of certain foods can help treat glaucoma effectively and prevent recurrences. Some of these foods include:
Foods Rich In Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids contain a substance called Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) which is most concentrated in the retina.This DHA can help prevent macular degeneration of the eye and boost retinal function, thereby preventing glaucoma induced blindness. Excellent natural sources of the nutrient include fishes, fish oils, nuts, flax seeds, eggs and krill oil etc.
Food Rich In Lutein
Lutein is a carotenoid containing antioxidant properties that help protect cellular damage at the retinal level (caused by pressure buildup). Eating foods rich in lutein can therefore, be extremely beneficial for individuals suffering from glaucoma.Excellent natural sources of lutein include spinach and other leafy green vegetables, colorful fruits, collard greens, broccoli, raw egg yolks, kale and Brussels sprouts.
Note: Consuming healthy fats along with lutein can help in the latter being easily absorbed by the body.
Foods Rich In Antioxidants
The antioxidant properties of these foods would prevent retinal damage at the cellular level to a great extent. In addition to this, they would also prevent the excessive growth of new blood cells under the retina which would otherwise lead to an increase in the intraocular eye pressure, a factor which would lead to the leakage of blood and fluids inside the eye. Some of the best natural sources of antioxidants include carrots, green collards, kale, dried peaches, leafy vegetables and green/black tea etc.
Foods Rich In Zeaxanthin
Zeaxanthin is another carotenoid that is considered helpful in treating/preventing a variety of vision related problems, including glaucoma.Adding foods rich in this nutrient to the daily diet can help protect the eyes from retinal damage caused by pressure buildup. Foods that are rich in Zeaxanthin include raw egg yolks, orange bell peppers, pumpkin, carrots, sweet potatoes, squash and gogi berries etc.
If not God, i would have be totally blind. Brethren I am
Grace by name i want to let all here know how i suffered from glaucoma for a
very long time. in my fifteenth year i had eye issues, and i was taking to a
doctor by my parents, the doctor diagnosed cataract in my eyes was the cause of
my eye problem, so i was treated and i was no longer using glasses. But as i
grew older i found out that i was losing the use of my eyes as i was having
real shortsightedness so before i got married, it became very bad that i have to
see a doctor again, and this time i was diagnosed of glaucoma, and the doctor
said there is no cure to it. so i was suffering from glaucoma and i needed the
cure desperately i lost Hugh amount of money to doctors in USA who claim they
can assist reduce its effect but still nothing was done no improvement
rather it was becoming worst. i always go to church and cry to God to please
help me out of this situation. After some time i was seeing only the chest of
someone standing in front of me i was not seeing the other part of the persons’
body. So this prompted me to look for cure with all means. i surf the web and
got several ways to cure it but i tried so many ways, and none worked out well.
I came across someone who gave a testimony about how his cousin was cured of
CJD through the use of herbal medicine administered to him by one Doctor Uwadia
Amenifo he also includes the herbalist contact details, so i decided to try to
ask him if he can cure me. i contacted him, and he said to me that he have
cured so many people of glaucoma and i was very surprised and the question i
asked myself was that why have i not come across these already cured people
ever since for them to share their experience with me. so the herbalist
counseled me and after that we made the arrangement, and he prepared the herbs
and send it to me in my country. i followed hos prescription on the dosage and
how i am to take it, and behold just like a dream to me it was as if i was
watching a film, i was cured within a short space of time, and after i was
cured i informed the herbalist and thanked him very much so he pleaded that i
share this among people who have same problem that feels that all hope is lost.
Brethren, today i can see clearly, and very far, my glaucoma is gone and gone
for life. For this reason i want to say a big thanks to Doctor Uwadia Amenifo
for his wonders work in my life his herbs are very potent. Please if you want
your glaucoma and eye problem cured. i advise you contact Doctor Uwadia Amenifo
and get his herbs for your cure. His email is
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