After three months of acupuncture and herbal medicine treatment, the patient's IOP in both eyes showed significant improvement.
August 1, 2014: Left eye IOP -23; Right eye IOP -19
November 19, 2014: Left eye IOP -17.7 (Improvement); Right eye IOP -15.3 (Improvement)
/ Intraocular pressure (IOP) refers to the pressure within the eyeball, with a normal range of approximately 10-21 mmHg. This pressure primarily originates from the aqueous humor in the eye, which is responsible for supplying nutrients to the eyeball and maintaining its normal shape.
High IOP can compress the optic nerve, increasing the risk of glaucoma.
Who is at high risk for glaucoma?
1. People with high intraocular pressure
2. Middle-aged and elderly people over 40 years old
3. People with high myopia (over 600 degrees)
4. People with a family history of glaucoma
5. People who use steroids long-term
6. People with diabetes or high blood pressure
7. People under high psychological stress
8. People with insomnia or staying up late
Why does glaucoma occur?
Because the intraocular pressure (IOP) exceeds the limit that the optic nerve can withstand, or because the blood circulation supplying nutrients to the optic nerve is poor, leading to optic nerve damage and related visual field loss.
What are the symptoms of glaucoma?
1. Sudden increase in intraocular pressure
2. Blurred vision
3. Eye pain and swelling
4. Red eyes
5. Tearing
6. Photophobia
7. Accompanied by headache, nausea, vomiting, and seeing colored halos around lights.
If any of the above symptoms occur, immediate medical examination and diagnosis are necessary.
How does psychological stress affect intraocular pressure?
Recent studies have increasingly shown a close link between psychological stress and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP).
1. Autonomic Nervous System Imbalance: Stress hormones can affect the balance of the autonomic nervous system, thus impacting the production and drainage of aqueous humor (the fluid inside the eye). An imbalance in aqueous humor circulation can lead to elevated IOP, increasing the risk of optic nerve damage.
2. Ocular Vasoconstriction: Stress can cause vasoconstriction in the eye, reducing blood supply to the optic nerve. Over the long term, this can damage the optic nerve and worsen glaucoma.
3. Inflammatory Response: Studies have shown that stress can trigger an inflammatory response in the eye, affecting the normal drainage of aqueous humor and leading to elevated IOP.
Recommended Foods for High IOP:
1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Fish (salmon, mackerel), flaxseed, chia seeds, etc.
2. Antioxidants: Leafy green vegetables (spinach, kale), berries (blueberries, strawberries), carrots, bell peppers, etc.
3. Anthocyanins: Blueberries, mulberries, grapes, cherries, black rice, etc.
4. Vitamin C: Guava, custard apple, amla, citrus fruits, etc.
5. Vitamin E: Almonds, sunflower seeds, and other nuts and seeds.
6. Zinc: Oysters, lentils, chickpeas, etc.
7. Magnesium: Oats, brown rice, dark chocolate, etc.
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