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In normotensive rabbits topical application of Daucus carota seed extract at the concentration of 0.3, 0.6 and 1.2% resulted in mean IOP reduction of 19.33. 23.20 and 25.61% respectively from baseline.
As no significant difference was observed between the change in IOP in 0.6 and 1.2% extract treated groups, 0.6% concentration was chosen for further evaluation in rabbits with experimentally elevated IOP.
Sometimes it still amazes me how much my lower intraocular pressure is now than it was a couple years ago before I started Serene Impulse and the other things I'm doing now.
Avisar R, Avisar E, Weinberger D: Effect of coffee consumption on IOP. Ann Pharmacother 2002;36:992-995.
BACKGROUND: Many ophthalmologists instruct patients with glaucoma to avoid coffee, although data supporting this practice are insufficient.
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the effect of drinking coffee on IOP.
This year the World Glaucoma Congress (WGC) is taking place in the United States (Boston, MA) from July 8th to 11th. Dr. Ritch will be there, as will Marcel and I.
I believe all of you know, or know of, Dr. Ritch. Marcel is a key founder of the International Society for Self-Tonometry (ISST), of which Dr. Ritch is Honorary Chairman. Marcel is a driving force behind getting me and several other self-tonometrists together in Boston.
Open-Angle Glaucoma and the Risk of Stroke Development: A 5-Year Population-Based Follow-Up Study
Background and Purpose—Although open-angle glaucoma (OAG) is associated with some of the risk factors of stroke development, there is still no published study addressing whether Open-Angle Glaucoma increases the risk of stroke development. We investigated the risk of stroke development after a diagnosis of Open-Angle Glaucoma and our results are reported in this article.
The combination drug bimatoprost/timolol (marketed as Ganfort®) comprises the synthetic prostamide bimatoprost and the β-adrenergic receptor antagonist timolol.
A hydrogen sulphide-releasing derivative of latanoprost acid (ACS 67) was synthesized and tested in vivo to evaluate its activity on reduction of intraocular pressure and tolerability. Glutathione (GSH) and cGMP content were also measured in the aqueous humour. The increased reduction of intraocular pressure, with a marked increase of GSH and cGMP and the related potential neuroprotective properties, make this compound interesting for the treatment of glaucoma.
Cut your glaucoma risk by 60 percent by eating one serving a month of kale and collard greens or two or more servings a week of carrots.
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We list three studies below that show swim googles can elevate eye pressure. Thanks to FitEyes member "togburn" we have a product recommendation for swimmers. The recommendation comes by way of optometrist Michelle Solomon in Richmond, VA, USA. Dr. Solomon is recommending swim goggles like the Aqua Sphere Seal Swim Mask by Aqua Sphere.
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