Overview
What is glaucoma?
What are the main signs and symptoms of glaucoma?
How is glaucoma diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for glaucoma?
Have any supplements been studied for glaucoma?
How could diet affect glaucoma?
Are there any other treatments for glaucoma?
What causes glaucoma?
Examine Database: Glaucoma
Research FeedRead all studies
Topical coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E can benefit visual and retinal function in primary open-angle glaucoma
In this 1-year randomized controlled trial in 48 men and women with primary open-angle glaucoma, topical application of Coqun (an eye drop solution containing coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E) alongside antiglaucoma therapy improved visual and retinal function.
Does gingko biloba improve vascular health in glaucoma?
Vitamin B3 intake and glaucoma
Vitamin B6 and glaucoma risk
Nicotine and eye health
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of glaucoma?
Can vision that is lost due to glaucoma be restored?
What are the risk factors for glaucoma?
What causes an increase in intraocular pressure?
Can I have elevated intraocular pressure without glaucoma or glaucoma without elevated intraocular pressure?
References
Examine Database References
- Heart Rate - Merritt JC, Crawford WJ, Alexander PC, Anduze AL, Gelbart SSEffect of marihuana on intraocular and blood pressure in glaucomaOphthalmology.(1980 Mar)
- Intraocular Pressure - Terai N, Gedenk A, Spoerl E, Pillunat LE, Stodtmeister RThe short-term effect of flavonoid-rich dark chocolate on retinal vessel diameter in glaucoma patients and age-matched controlsActa Ophthalmol.(2014 Aug)
- Intraocular Pressure - Parisi V, Coppola G, Centofanti M, Oddone F, Angrisani AM, Ziccardi L, Ricci B, Quaranta L, Manni GEvidence of the neuroprotective role of citicoline in glaucoma patientsProg Brain Res.(2008)
- Ocular Blood Flow - Park JW, Kwon HJ, Chung WS, Kim CY, Seong GJShort-term effects of Ginkgo biloba extract on peripapillary retinal blood flow in normal tension glaucomaKorean J Ophthalmol.(2011 Oct)