GLAUCOMA

What is glaucoma? Types of glaucoma Foods to avoid with glaucoma

AND THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT IT

MAJOR TYPES OF GLAUCOMA

OPEN-ANGLE

1

How it happens: Trabecular meshwork can appear like it's draining fluids well, but in reality, the fluid is not flowing out as it should. Result: Gradual vision loss

ANGLE-CLOSURE

2

How it happens: The flow of aqueous humor in the eye is suddenly blocked and builds up fluid; needs immediate attention when symptoms manifest Result: painful pressure, vision loss

Foods to Avoid with Glaucoma

These will worsen the condition of glaucoma and also add to weight gain, increasing the risk of stroke and heart disease among others.

FOODS WITH  SATURATED FATS

Consuming coffee in large quantities can accelerate the development of intraocular pressure in the eye, which can increase your risk of getting glaucoma.

COFFEE

Since diabetes can increase your risk of developing glaucoma, it is recommended that you stay away from beverages and drinks that contain excess sugar.

SUGARY DRINKS AND BEVERAGES

These are broken down into sugar and absorbed into the blood. Eating them often can spike your blood sugar levels and lead to the development of abnormal pressure in the eyes.

REFINED CARBOHYDRATES

They can increase the risk of heart disease, affect insulin sensitivity thereby causing diabetes, and can increase the production of inflammatory bodies in the body.

FOODS WITH  TRANS FAT

Foods that contain excess salt are relatively rich in sodium and too much sodium is bad for your body. You should stay away from salty foods as they can degenerate your glaucoma.

SALTY FOODS

The eye is an important part of the body that should be given the proper and necessary attention. Always eat the foods mentioned in moderation and those can improve eye health.

CONCLUSION

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