Living with glaucoma

Having a diagnosis of glaucoma can be daunting and many people want to know what they can do to help lower their intraocular pressure and slow the progression of their glaucoma.

Diagnosis Out Of Nowhere: Isabella’s Story

Isabella knows the glaucoma journey well. She was diagnosed nearly a decade ago in her early 50s and has dealt with the ups and downs of treatment every day since.

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Alternative Therapies

There is no simple cure for glaucoma and many people look for alternative therapies. The internet has many sites claiming to offer ‘cures’ or promoting ‘natural alternatives in place of mainstream treatment options.

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Lifestyle, Diet and Exercise

Many people often want to know what else they can do to reduce their glaucoma risk or help control their disease. We have put together a summary of lifestyle and dietary factors that may be beneficial for some people with glaucoma.

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