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Glaucoma so Known as Hypertension of the Eye

The condition is

therefore, also known as hypertension of the eye.

A certain amount of intraocular pressure is considered necessary, but too much can cause

damage to the eye and may result in vision loss. Glaucoma is the major cause of blindness

among adults today. One out of every eight blind persons is a victim of glaucoma. Far sighted

persons are more prone to develop this disease than near sighted ones.

Symptoms

The first symptom of glaucoma is the appearance of halos or coloured rings round distant

objects, when seen at night. In this condition, the iris is usually pushed forward, and the patient

often complains of constant pain in the region of the brow, near the temples and the cheeks.

Headaches are not uncommon. There is gradual impairment of vision as glaucoma develops,

and this may ultimately result in blindness if proper steps are not taken to deal with the disease

in the early stages.

Causes

Medical science regards severe eye-strain or prolonged working under bad lighting conditions as

the chief causes of glaucoma. But, in reality, the root cause of glaucoma is a highly toxic

condition of the system due to dietetic errors, a faulty life style and the prolonged use of

suppressive drugs for the treatment of other diseases. Eye-strain is only a contributory factor.

Glaucoma is also caused by prolonged stress and is usually a reaction of adrenal exhaustion.

The inability of the adrenal glands to produce aldosterone results in excessive loss of salt from

the body and a consequent accumulation of fluid in the tissues. In the region of the eyes, the

excess fluid causes the eye ball to harden losing its softness and resilience. Glaucoma has also

been associated with giddiness, sinus conditions, allergies, diabetes, hypoglycemia,

arteriosclerosis and an imbalance of the autonomic nervous system.

Treatment

The modern medical treatment for glaucoma is through surgery which relieves the internal

pressure in the eye due to excess fluid. This, however, does not remove the cause of the

presence of the excess fluid. Consequently, even after the operation, there is no guarantee

whatsoever that the trouble will not recur, or that it will not affect the other eye. The natural

treatment for glaucoma is same as that for any other condition associated with high toxicity and

is directed towards preserving whatever sight remains. If treated in the early stages, the results

are encouraging. Though cases of advanced glaucoma may be beyond a cure, even so certain

nutritional and other biological approaches can prove effective in controlling the condition and

preserving the remaining sight.

Certain foodstuff should be scrupulously avoided by patients suffering from glaucoma. Coffee in

particular, should be completely avoided because of its high caffeine content. Caffeine causes

stimulation of vasoconstrictors, elevating blood pressure and increasing blood flow to the eye.

Bear and tobacco, which can cause constriction of blood vessels, should also be avoided. Tea

should be taken only in moderation. The patient should not take excessive fluids, whether it is

juice, milk or water at any time. He may drink small amounts several times with at least one hour

intervals.

The diet of the patient suffering from glaucoma should be based on three basic food

groups,namely, seeds, nuts and grains ; vegetables and fruit, with emphasis on raw vitamin

C-rich foods, fresh fruits and vegetables. The breakfast may consist of oranges or grapes or any

other juicy fruits in season and a handful of raw nuts or seeds. A raw vegetable salad with olive

oil and lemon juice dressing, two or three whole wheat chappatis and a glass of buttermilk may

be taken for lunch. The dinner may comprise of steamed vegetables, butter and cottage cheese.

Certain nutrients have been found helpful in the treatment of glaucoma. It has been found that

the glaucoma patients are usually deficient in vitamins A, B,C, protein ,calcium and other

minerals. Nutrients such as calcium and B complex have proved beneficial in relieving the

intraocular condition. Many practitioners believe that intraocular pressure in glaucoma can be

lowered by vitamin C therapy. Dr. Michele Virno and his colleagues reported recently at a

meeting of the Roman Opthalmological Society in Rome, Italy, that the average person weighing

150 pounds be given 7000 mg. of ascorbic acid, five daily, acquired acceptable intraocular

pressure within 45 days. Symptoms such as mild stomach discomfort and diarrhoea from the

large doses of vitamin C were temporary and soon disappeared. It has also been suggested that

some calcium should always be taken with each dose of ascorbic acid to minimise any side

effects of the large dose.

The patient should undertake various methods of relaxing and strengthening the eyes. He

should avoid emotional stress and cultivate a tranquil, restful life style. He should also avoid

prolonged straining of the eyes such as occurs during excessive T.V. or movie watching and

excessive reading. The use of sun glasses should be avoided.

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If you accidently wash a teddy bear in the wash and its eyes got ruined is there a way to fix it? Please help!

Yeah i put my teddy bear in the wash and its black eyes got scratched up help pleasee!!
its eyes got all scratched up anybody have anywhere specific to get them repaired at?
the bear is from build a bear and the eyes seem pretty tight in his head i dont think you can take them out and put new ones in.

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