Glaucoma and its Management: Glaucoma is a disease that develops slowly and takes away the eyesight of a person. Some effective methods have been described in Ayurveda to control it.

Let us know how glaucoma damages the eyes.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Glaucoma: Eyes are considered a boon in the world. Because of the eyes, we are able to see the beauty of the world. If the eyes become weak, life can become very difficult. In such a situation, health experts recommend taking complete care of the eyes along with health. Glaucoma is a dangerous disease related to the eyes (glaucoma Risks and Symptoms) which can also cause blindness if it becomes severe. The dangerous thing is that there is no cure for glaucoma, it gradually takes away the vision of the eyes completely and can make the patient blind. But by identifying its symptoms in time (glaucoma Symptoms), it can be managed so that the eyesight remains safe. Some effective herbs (Ayurvedic Treatment for glaucoma) have been described in Ayurveda to control glaucoma, which can prove to be very helpful. Let us know how glaucoma damages the eyes and what are its symptoms. Also, we will know about those herbs with the help of which glaucoma can be controlled.

What is glaucoma?

Health experts say that glaucoma is a dangerous eye disease and if it is not identified on time, it can make someone blind. This disease slowly damages the optic nerve. There are two types of glaucoma. The first is open angle glaucoma, this is the most common type of glaucoma and 90 percent of the people suffering from this disease are victims of this. In this condition, the flow of liquid substance from the eyes decreases and pressure starts building up on the eyes. The second type of glaucoma is angle closure glaucoma. This is more dangerous than the first type but it happens to very few people. In this condition, fluid suddenly accumulates inside the eye, which causes sudden and rapid pressure on the eye.

Glaucoma Risks and Symptoms

Open angle glaucoma rarely shows any symptoms but angle closure glaucoma has clear symptoms. Its symptoms include severe pain in the eyes, blurred vision, seeing light rings around light, headache, vomiting and nausea, redness of the eyes and swelling in the cornea. The biggest risk of glaucoma is that it gradually weakens the vision and eventually vision stops. Due to this, the optic nerve gets damaged for which there is no cure.

Ayurveda will protect the eyes (Ayurvedic Tips for Eye Health)

1. Healthy diet

Ayurveda says that to avoid glaucoma, one should take a healthy diet rich in antioxidants. Green vegetables, whole grains, seasonal fruits, nuts and seeds have been added to it. This is a balanced diet which is said to be good for eye health.

2. Ayurvedic herbs

Ayurveda mentions some herbs that are useful in improving eye health and protecting the optic nerve. The first among them is Triphala which improves eye health. It also helps in detoxifying the body. The second herb is Brahmi. Apart from improving eyesight, it also improves brain health. The third herb is Ginkgo Biloba. It nourishes the optic nerve and smoothens blood circulation in the body.

The fourth herb is Amla. Vitamin C found in Amla protects the eyes from oxidative stress.

3 Ayurvedic Exercises

In Ayurveda, palming exercise is said to be effective for protecting the eyes. Apart from this, eye fatigue can also be relieved by moving the eyes around. Apart from this, Nasya therapy also helps in managing glaucoma. Yoga, meditation and Pranayama are also said to be good for eye health. This reduces stress and improves eye health.

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