Glaucoma Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Options

Glaucoma results from the pressure of fluid in the eyeball becoming too high. This causes compression and obstruction of the blood vessels which feed the optic nerve, resulting in optic nerve fiber damage and visual disturbances. Untreated, glaucoma leads to blindness, but is usually only found if looked for, say through routine checks. It tends to run in families, and its incidence increases with age.

Symptoms 
• acute glaucoma: painful, red eye, hard and tender to touch, possibly with dilated pupil; misting of vision, then severe visual impairment; nausea and/or vomiting; possibly abdominal pain
• a warning sign of acute glaucoma may be a subacute attack, usually at night. There will be: visual disturbances such as seeing concentric rings around lights, fogginess of vision, dull aching pain in the eye
• chronic simple glaucoma: slow but progressive loss of peripheral vision which can go unnoticed until the damage is irreversible; loss of central vision follows

TREATMENT 

Homeopathy 
Belladonna is the prime remedy, and it can be taken every 15 minutes, for up to 10 or 12 doses, as soon as you experience symptoms. This is suitable for chronic simple glaucoma only.

Flower Essences 
When symptoms begin, take Rescue Remedy or Emergency Essence, which will calm you and help you to deal with the pain. 

Vitamins and Minerals 
Avoid excessive quantities of protein in your diet, which can exacerbate or contribute to glaucoma. Ensure you have an adequate intake of vitamins A, Bl, B12, C, and the minerals chromium and zinc, which can contribute to the health of the eyes.

CAUTION
Symptoms of acute or sub-acute glaucoma require urgent medical attention.