Often called “the silent thief,” glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60. It’s silent because it can be slow moving, usually causes no pain, and can damage your vision before you notice any symptoms.
According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than three million Americans currently have glaucoma, and older adults are six times more likely to develop glaucoma after they reach age 60.
So, what can we do to fend off this silent thief? We can take on a proactive, preventative approach. The most important step would be to get your vision and eye pressure checked by an eye professional on a yearly basis. There are also several supplements that can help keep your eyes healthy, such as Res-Q Advanced Eye and Res-Q Calamarine.
What Is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve, whether through trauma, increased eye pressure, or complications from other diseases. The optic nerve serves as the visual information highway, allowing input from the world around us to travel from your eyes to the brain. It is the key membrane that allows us to see. Damage to this nerve can lead to vision loss and blindness.
What are the Symptoms of Glaucoma?
In the early stages of the disease, most people will be unaware they have glaucoma because there are usually no early symptoms. Vision loss can be so subtle that it will go unnoticed on a day-to-day basis. This is why early detection is so vital.
Age-Related Factors
· Eye Drainage Becomes Less Efficient
As we get older, the eye’s internal drainage system doesn’t work as effectively, resulting in an accumulation of fluid. Over time, this buildup can cause a steady increase in eye pressure that may harm the optic nerve.
· Enlargement of the Lens
The lenses in our eyes gets thicker and bigger with age. This can displace the fluid in the eye. The change in the eye’s internal structures can lead to increased pressure.
· Optic Nerve Is More Vulnerable
Circulation tends to diminish with age. Decreased blood flow to the optic nerve will degrade its health and ability to function properly, making it more susceptible to damage.
Overall Glaucoma Risk Factors
In addition to age, there are numerous other elements that can make you more susceptible to getting glaucoma:
· Having high internal eye pressure, or intraocular pressure.
· Having certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, migraines, high blood pressure, or sickle cell anemia.
· Being of Black, Asian or Hispanic descent.
· Having a family history of glaucoma.
· Being extremely nearsighted or farsighted.
· Eye trauma, such as an injury or stroke in the eye.
· Taking corticosteroid medicines, especially eye drops, for a long time.
Protect Yourself with Prevention
“With glaucoma, we have to make sure patients come in to get their eye pressure checked on a regular basis,” said optometrist Dr. Emily Chu. “Also, for prevention, I recommend Res-Q Advanced Eye and would consider a natural anti-inflammatory supplement such as an Omega-3 fatty acid.”
Res-Q Calamarine: Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA, are essential for eye health. DHA is a major structural component of the retina, contributing to its integrity and function. Sourced from deep-sea calamari, Calamarine provides high levels of DHA and EPA to keep your eyes hydrated, reduce inflammation, and reduce the risk of age-related vision decline.
Res-Q Advanced Eye is specially formulated to provide key antioxidants and nutrients that protect the eyes from oxidative stress, blue light exposure, and age-related decline. Additionally, it contains powerful antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E, which fight free radicals that can contribute to eye diseases. These nutrients act like natural sunglasses for your eyes, helping to reduce strain and protect against long-term damage.
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