Glaucoma is a medical term used to describe various eye diseases that can render a person blind. The vision loss is caused by damage to the optical nerve; the frightening fact of this is that glaucoma can strike without warning and no symptoms. While there is no effective cure as of 2009, treatment can slow down the vision loss and alleviate manifested symptoms. For those wary of manufactured drugs, natural treatments may help.
Natural Treatment
The first natural treatment you should try is jaborandi. Jaborandi is a tree that grows in South America. Jaborandi is one of the ingredients in a common glaucoma drug called pilocarpine. Since jaborandi is an herb, it can be steeped in water to extract its healing potential. Apply the steeped jaborandi to your eyes to help alleviate several forms of glaucoma.
Naturaltherapycenter.com suggests using vitamins to treat glaucoma. According to the website, several vitamins, such as folic acid and vitamin B12 may help reduce symptoms of glaucoma. Both these vitamins allegedly counteract glutamic acid, a toxic substance that causes many symptoms of glaucoma.
Herbs may also be used as treatment. Ginko bilboa is said to have ameliorative effects for glaucoma. Ginko bilboa's antioxidants improve blood circulation in the eyes. This reduces the amount of fluid buildup in the eye and may help with glaucoma's symptoms.
If you are looking for prevention, and possibly treatment, use bilberry (also called huckleberries). According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, bilberry has been used historically to treat numerous conditions, including eye problems. Supplementing your diet with bilberries may prevent glaucoma. Its healing properties also suggest that it will be effective in treating glaucoma if the disease has already begun.
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