Description
Glaucoma is a disease of the Eyes.
The increased pressure of the fluid within the eye is Glaucoma. The pressure is Intraocular Pressure (IOP) and the fluid is Aqueous Humor.
When the drainage tubes within the eye are blocked, it prevents the eye fluid to drain away and causes Glaucoma.
It may damage the optic Nerve.
The Aqueous Humor is a clear watery fluid secreted by ciliary body present behind the Iris.
The drainage tubes within the eye drains this fluid properly.
If the fluid does not drained properly it leads to a buildup of pressure in the eye.
Normally the fluid helps to nourish the nearby tissues.
People with old age and poor vision are more at risk of Glaucoma. If you are Diabetic, having thin Cornea or taking some kind of medications, then you may develop Glaucoma.
Types of Glaucoma are
Closed Angle Glaucoma : The fluid flows through the tubes present between the iris and the cornea. The narrow angle of the drainage tube causes Closed Angle Glaucoma. It causes pain and rapid vision loss.
Open Angle Glaucoma : The structure of the tube is normal but the fluid does not flow properly in the tube.
Causes of Glaucoma
Uveitis
Eye Injury
Eye Infection
Blocked Blood Vessels
Inflammation in the Eye
If not treated properly, Glucoma may causes
Blindness
Your best bet is, Ginkgo, Eyebright.
A visit to the Doctor is a must.
Materia Medica for Glaucoma
Glaucoma General
Avoid taking Coffee if suffering from Glaucoma .
Eyebright has strong Anti-inflammatory property which helps to reduce the inflammation of the Eyes. Eyebright clear the vision and cures Glaucoma.
Add two teaspoons of dried Eyebright herb in two cups of boiling water. Steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Drink 2 to 3 times a day before meals.
OR : Add two tablespoons of Eyebright herb in half liter of water. Boil and let it cool. Dip a cotton or gauze in it. Put the soaked cotton on eyes. Keep it for ten minutes. Repeat this twice a day.
OR : Use it as an Eye Wash. Put a tablespoon of dried herb in a glass of water. Soak it overnight. Strain Well. Use the strained solution to wash your Eyes. Eye Wash works quickly because the herbs get soaked directly into the eye tissues and start curing the defects. Repeat it 2 to 3 times a day.
Have 120 mg of Ginkgo Biloba extract, once a day for 2 months.