The short answer to this question is, “No.” The longer answer is, “Well, maybe, but (1) not by the time most people get diagnosed; (2) the amount of vision regained is so small that most people would not be aware of having regained vision; and (3)...
Neuroprotectants and Antioxidants Glaucoma is primarily a disease of the optic nerve. The optic nerve is, after all, a nerve. So, anything that has been shown to protect nerve tissue from damage (provide “neuroprotection”) could have a role in the...
What are Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish oil, have been shown to benefit conditions ranging from heart disease to dry eye. Two of the most frequently studied omega-3 fatty acids are docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid...
What Is Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) PEA is an endocannabinoid.[1]Our bodies naturally produce endocannabinoids such as PEA[2]. Certain foods such as peanut oil, egg yolk, and soybean lecithin also contain PEA[3] . If the term “endocannabinoid”sounds...
What Is Curcumin? Curcumin (chemical name: diferuloylmethane) is an extract of Tumeric, a common spice used throughout India and Asia[1] Evidence that Curcumin can be used to treat glaucoma: Of the supplements I recommend for my patients with glaucoma, this one has...
Why I’m Not Keen on Glucosamine Glucosamine sulfate is a naturally occurring substance that is commonly combined with chondroitin sulfate and used to treat the most common type of arthritis. Glucosamine sulfate is used by our bodies to create glycosaminoglycans...
Mirtogenol® Supplement For Glaucoma Of the supplements available to treat glaucoma, Mirtogenol® is the one that I am most likely to recommend. It has both evidence of benefit as well as a track record of being well-tolerated with few side effects. What is Mirtogenol®...
Can Acupuncture Treat Glaucoma? Acupuncture has been touted as a treatment for everything from the common cold to cancer. So, it’s not surprising that glaucoma would be identified as yet another disease that could benefit from this treatment. But, is there evidence...
Marijuana Works As a Treatment for Glaucoma, But… Let’s get this out of the way. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinoid, the active compound in marijuana, reduces the production of fluid within the eye (known as the aqueous fluid).[1] The problem, however, is that it only...
Ginkgo Biloba – What is it: Ginkgo biloba is a tree that grows wild in China and is known for its distinctly shaped “duck feet” leaves. The extract from this tree is known to contain two active chemicals: flavonoids, which act as...
