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I'm a 50yr old female who had been diagnosed with Glaucoma 2 yrs ago (by Dr. Anne Coleman, Jules Stein Eye Institute,UCLA) and more recently with Optic Neuritis (by Dr. Alfredo Sadun, Doheney Eye Center USC).

Dr. Kondrot recently enticed FitEyes members with some interesting observations about what he called grounding and its effects on intraocular pressure. He also wrote about earthing and shared this video of his patient, Peter Abilogu, a professor of African Dance, performing in his office.

By: Live Science Staff
Published: 06/12/2013 07:13 AM EDT on LiveScience

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown layer lurking in the human eye.

The newfound body part, dubbed Dua's layer, is a skinny but tough
structure measuring just 15 microns thick, where one micron is
one-millionth of a meter and more than 25,000 microns equal an inch. It
sits at the back of the cornea, the sensitive, transparent tissue at the
very front of the human eye that helps to focus incoming light, researchers say.

This is essentially an advertisement for a new surgical method, but it is also educational.

Patients can get the 1-millimeter implant at the same time they have cataract surgery.

MOORESTOWN, N.J. — Dr. Sander Cohen peered through a microscope as he managed the intricate dance between the instruments in his hands and the floor pedals he worked in his stocking feet.

A FitEyes member asked:   

Hi to all,

I'm an italian guy (33 year old) diagnosed with evolved pigmentary glaucoma in the right eye. I've already lost about my 34% of visual field there, and I'm scared as hell to become half blind in the future. I thnk that self tonometry is one of the very important things I can do to prevent that, to fight back, I mean. But here, seems impossible to find an affordable non-contact tonometer.

Who are the expert glaucoma MDs that are in full support of self monitoring?
Are there glaucoma research papers or clinical trials that support direct benefits of self tonometry?
Occasional IOP testing by MDs is not a highly profitable procedure, so why not transfer some of the data collection to the patient?

I have been using Dorzolamide for the last year or so. Last week it started making my eyes to feel like I had something like dirt or hair in them. I have had to quit taking it and it is a month until I see the doctor. Comments?

I have need of a home tonometer but am concerned about their accuracy at the higher pressures, i.e., in the 25 to 35 IOP range. I have noticed that most of the manufacturers’ data, when comparing to the GAT is in the normal range (16 to 21). This has little value to me since for the past 23 years my pressures have been in the mid to high twenties. I have had no vision loss and no indication of any change to the optic nerve.

I am 75 and have glaucoma but I can still read and drive (carefully). Is there such a thing as using the eyes too much? Like hours on the computer or hours reading. We know muscles can be overused why not optic nerves? I know it is good to take breaks but I suspect too much use can worsen glaucoma especially for seniors. Any advice or personal experience?

Hello everyone
I am new to this forum and looking for an ophthalmologist in and around Boston.
Will be very grateful to anyone who could refer one.
thanks
Mike

Hi, has anyone noticed improvement for cataracts after using Triphala eye wash? How beneficial is the Triphala for eye health in general?

Thanks,

Ann

Would say this definitely is true in my case - have noticed this. Not sure if it is because of drop or just high pressure.. 

Girish

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2012-12/smh-rem120612.php

Hello everyone,

did people have some positive results on IOP by eating chocolate?

Short term, long term?

Eating chocolate makes me feel good, and I wonder if it influences the IOP. At least one time it did.

My glaucoma doctor wants to perform an ECP laser procedure at the same time she removes a cataract in my right eye which has had a trabectelectomy and a revision to patch and another revision to stop a leak.  Has anyone had this procedure and has it helped and what are risks?

I don't want to start conventional treatment.I have cataracts and diabetes and allergies.operations are not on my calender.I am scared.I am in really good health strangely enough.I am gluten free,lactose and sulphite free eater and organics and have managed my diabetes with supplements. I am for the first time feeling not in control.Books have been 60% of my life,to me not seeing is death.My hospital appointment is for towards the end of this month when I will have a field test. I would like to see someone whose approach to health is not rigidly conventional.

I have used Lumigan for three months now and it is still irritatating and the whites of my eyes are always red. I also have more glare as I feel the drops leave an oil coat on and it distorts my vision. Also, I can't sleep as well and therefore can't focus doing work. My eyelids feel heavy and tired and I seem to want to nap. I also started using combigan for two months now.

PS this is my first blog.