Living With Glaucoma

Remember Overall Health

Sometimes when an individual is diagnosed with a serious medical condition, all of their attention and effort goes to it. Too many forget about the other aspects of their health. Not only can this result in other medical conditions, but it can also worsen the diagnosis they were giving all their attention to.

When it comes to glaucoma, it is important to remember overall health and ensure lifestyle choices are in line with good health. This means eating a balanced and healthy diet, getting regular exercise, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and limiting caffeine consumption. A balanced diet ensures glaucoma patients are getting all the essential vitamins for healthy eyes and their overall health. Exercise helps patients maintain a healthy weight, and limiting caffeine consumption and avoiding smoking minimizes serious complications. In addition to promoting good overall health, all of these have a distinct connection to eye health and making glaucoma easier to manage.

Continue reading to learn about managing vision loss associated with glaucoma.

Vision Loss And Glaucoma

The damage to the optic nerve in glaucoma often means some form of vision loss, even if it can be minimizedÂdue to treatment. However, patients do have a few different options available to them, all of which their doctor can discuss with them. Some examples include colored lenses for glasses and text enlargers for the computer. Regarding lifestyle changes, many glaucoma patients find reducing carpets and maintaining a clean home with the same furniture arrangements is helpful for navigating. In unfamiliar places, a guide or cane can be helpful.

Life can be fulfilling after being diagnosed with glaucoma;Âthere just has to be a little bit of extra care involved. Embrace life and sight now!