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Some of the vitamins and minerals important to the eye include zinc and copper, antioxidant vitamins C, E, and A (as beta carotene), and selenium, an antioxidant mineral. The ideal way to ensure a proper supply of essential vitamins and minerals

is by eating a balanced diet. Regular exercise may be a useful addition to the prevention of visual loss from glaucoma, regular exercise can reduce eye pressure. According to a recent study, people with glaucoma who exercised regularly for three months reduced their IOPs an average of 20%.

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Posted by: JerryMirro(Guest) Posted on: 05/10/2010

Your article is really very interesting. This is the information, Iâ€™ve been looking forâ€¦ Thanks

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Posted by: edmund33 Posted on: 08/10/2009

when having advanced glaucoma,is it true that eye surgery ,to lower the Internal eye pressure,may cause additional optic fiber
destruccion?

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Posted by: sudhirbhakri(Guest) Posted on: 04/10/2009

what is the best treatment for glucoma. is there any operation as in cataract?

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