Wolfberry (Goji Berry) May Protect Retinal Ganglion Cells from High Eye Pressure
Wolfberry (Goji Berry) May Protect Retinal Ganglion Cells from High Eye Pressure What is Wolfberry (Goji Berry)? Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum) is a fruit that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It also goes by the name Goji berry. Lycium barbarum...Can Drinking Green Tea be Good for Glaucoma?
Can Drinking Green Tea be Good for Glaucoma? White, Green, Oolong, and Black teas made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis contain water-soluble polyphenols called catechins. There are four main catechins found in the leaves of Camellia Sinensis of which...Melatonin – Good for Glaucoma as well as Sleep?
Melatonin – Good for Glaucoma as well as Sleep? What is Melatonin? Melatonin (scientific name: N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a hormone naturally produced in the brain and retina.[1] It can also be found in a number of plant-based foods such as cherries,[2]...Black Currant – A Natural Source of Quercetin
Black Currant – A Natural Source of Quercetin What is Black Currant? Black Currant (Ribes nigrum) is a shrub that produces dark purple berries. Black currant berries contain anthocyanidins. Anthocyanidins are common pigments found in plants. Evidence that Black...Rutin May Have a Role in the Treatment of Glaucoma
Is there any evidence that Rutin could have an IOP lowering effect on the eye? Two studies have evaluated the effect of Rutin combined with Forskolin (Coleus) on IOP…
Neuroprotective Effect of Quercetin Against Glaucoma Damage
Learn how Quercetin antioxidant can be effective in the treatment of Glaucoma. Quercetin is a member of the flavonoid family of naturally occurring compounds commonly found in apples…
Forskolin (Coleus) for Glaucoma
There are no studies evaluating the effect of Forskolin (Coleus) alone as a treatment of glaucoma. However, two studies have evaluated the effect of Forskolin (Coleus) combined with Rutin on IOP in patients with glaucoma.
Astaxanthin – Could it Have a Role in the Treatment of Glaucoma?
What is Astaxanthin, Evidence that Astaxanthin can be effective in the treatment of Glaucoma, Potential Side Effects and Risks, and Recommended Dosage
An Ophthalmologist’s Perspective – Glaucoma is a Lifestyle Disease
ASCRS 2012: David Richardson | Canaloplasty – A Focus on the Patient Canaloplasty (pronounced Kah-NAL-oh-plas-tee) is a new glaucoma treatment that gives many people with this potentially blinding condition the hope of saving the vision they have. Canaloplasty...
