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Argon Laser Peripheral Iridoplasty

Note: FitEyes would like to thank Dr Robert Ritch for providing the source document for this article.

Introduction

What is Argon Laser Peripheral Iridoplasty (ALPI)?

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Leading Medical Specialists From Around the World Coalesce Around Home Monitoring For Glaucoma Patients

Submitted by dave on Fri, 07/11/2014 - 9:32pm

Leading Medical Specialists Support Self-Monitoring of Eye Pressure by Glaucoma Patients; Home Monitoring has Potential to Transform Glaucoma Treatment, Says Co-Author of Recent Journal Article self-tonometry eye pressure monitoringGrowing recognition among leading ophthalmologists and glaucoma specialists of an alternative option for measuring pressure in the eye may offer new hope for four million Americans – and millions more people worldwide – who risk permanent blindness, says a co-author of a recent article in the Survey of Ophthalmology.

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Magnesium may stabilize glaucoma

Following up on previous studies which had found a reduced magnesium content in aqueous humor, anterior sclera and tear fluid of patients with various stages of glaucoma (POAG), a group of researchers in Moscow conducted a study to determine whether a magnesium-containing supplement might have a beneficial effect on IOP, visual fields and retinal nerve fiber layer thickness.

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Best form of vitamin B12 for glaucoma?

Hi Everyone. We previously had some internal discussions about the best form of vitamin B12 for glaucoma. This was part of our research for the FitEyes eStore. I have summarized the discussion below and I decided to share it with everyone.
 
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Citicoline for Glaucoma

Article by Vincenzo Parisi, submitted to FitEyes by Robert Ritch MD

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Is low vitamin-D associated with glaucoma?

What is vitamin D and what does it do?

Vitamin D is a nutrient found in some foods that is needed for health, to maintain strong bones and much more. Muscles need it to move, for example. Nerves need it to carry messages between the brain and every body part, and the immune system needs vitamin D to fight off invading bacteria and viruses.

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Melatonin and Glaucoma

Melatonin is a hormone synthesized in both plants and animals from the amino acid L-tryptophan. In mammals, such as humans, it is secreted by the pineal gland -- and by the retina -- and modulates the body's sleep pattern (and much more). Melatonin production in the body is triggered by darkness and inhibited by light, helping the body manage its natural rhythm. It is available over the counter as a dietary supplement in the United States.

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Resveratrol Article by Robert Ritch, MD

Resveratrol Article by Robert Ritch, MD

Resveratrol is available in the FitEyes eStore. One highly recommended product is Resveratrol MedVita ResveraGrape by Paradise Herbs

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Taurine may prevent age related changes in the eye

Exogenous taurine administration may be helpful in preventing age related changes in the retina.(Militante & Lombardini 2004). Taurine concentrations seem to be markedly decreased in injured photoreceptors of dogs with glaucoma (Madl et al. 2005). Article by Robert Nussenblatt, MD
Taurine is available in the FitEyes eStore. One recommended product is L-Taurine Powder 300 grams by Life Extension.

Taurine from FitEyes

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Quercetin has neuroprotective effects

Quercetin and quercetin glycosides

by Makoto Aihara, MD., PhD.

Quercetin is available in the FitEyes eStore. One recommended product is Quercetin with Bromelain 240 vcaps by NOW Foods

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