Glaucoma

Overview

Glaucoma is a disease caused by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) resulting either

from a malformation or malfunction of the eye’s drainage structures. Left untreated, an
elevated IOP causes irreversible damage the optic nerve and retinal fibers resulting in a
progressive, permanent loss of vision. However, early detection and treatment can slow, or
even halt the progression of the disease.

What causes glaucoma?

The eye constantly produces aqueous, the clear fluid that fills the anterior chamber (the
space between the cornea and iris). The aqueous filters out of the anterior chamber
through a complex drainage system. The delicate balance between the production and
drainage of aqueous determines the eye’s intraocular pressure (IOP). Most people’s IOPs fall
between 8 and 21. However, some eyes can tolerate higher pressures than others. That’s
why it may be normal for one person to have a higher pressure than another.

Common types of glaucoma

Open Angle

Open angle (also called chronic open angle or primary open angle) is the most common
type of glaucoma. With this type, even though the anterior structures of the eye appear
normal, aqueous fluid builds within the anterior chamber, causing the IOP to become
elevated. Left untreated, this may result in permanent damage of the optic nerve and
retina. Eye drops are generally prescribed to lower the eye pressure. In some cases,
surgery is performed if the IOP cannot be adequately controlled with medical therapy.

Acute Angle Closure

Only about 10% of the population with glaucoma has this type. Acute angle closure occurs
because of an abnormality of the structures in the front of the eye. In most of these cases,
the space between the iris and cornea is more narrow than normal, leaving a smaller
channel for the aqueous to pass through. If the flow of aqueous becomes completely
blocked, the IOP rises sharply, causing a sudden angle closure attack.

While patients with open angle glaucoma don’t typically have symptoms, those with angle
closure glaucoma may experience severe eye pain accompanied by nausea, blurred vision,
rainbows around lights, and a red eye. This problem is an emergency and should be treated
by an ophthalmologist immediately. If left untreated, severe and permanent loss of vision
will occur in a matter of days.

Secondary Glaucoma

This type occurs as a result of another disease or problem within the eye such as:
inflammation, trauma, previous surgery, diabetes, tumor, and certain medications. For this
type, both the glaucoma and the underlying problem must be treated.

Congenital
This is a rare type of glaucoma that is generally seen in infants. In most cases, surgery is
required.

Signs and Symptoms

Glaucoma is an insidious disease because it rarely causes symptoms. Detection and

prevention are only possible with routine eye examinations. However, certain types, such
as angle closure and congenital, do cause symptoms.

Angle Closure (emergency)

• Sudden decrease of vision

• Extreme eye pain
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Glare and light sensitivity

Congenital

• Tearing
• Light sensitivity
• Enlargement of the cornea

Detection and Diagnosis

Because glaucoma does not cause symptoms in most cases, those who are 40 or older
should have an annual examination including a measurement of the intraocular pressure.
Those who are glaucoma suspects may need additional testing.

The glaucoma evaluation has several components. In addition to measuring the intraocular
pressure, the doctor will also evaluate the health of the optic nerve (ophthalmoscopy),
test the peripheral vision (visual field test), and examine the structures in the front of the
eye with a special lens (gonioscopy) before making a diagnosis.

The above photos show progressive optic nerve damage (indicated by the cup to disc ratio) caused by glaucoma. Notice
the pale appearance of the nerve with the 0.9 cup as compared to the nerve with the 0.3 cup.

The doctor evaluates the optic nerve and grades its health by noting the cup to disc ratio.
This is simply a comparison of the cup (the depressed area in the center of the nerve) to the
entire diameter of the optic nerve. As glaucoma progresses, the area of cupping, or
depression, increases. Therefore, a patient with a higher ratio has more damage.

The progression of glaucoma is monitored with a visual field test. This test maps the
peripheral vision, allowing the doctor to determine the extent of vision loss from glaucoma
and a measure of the effectiveness of the treatment. The visual field test is periodically
repeated to verify that the intraocular pressure is being adequately controlled.

The structures in the front of the eye are normally difficult to see without the help of a
special gonioscopy lens. This special mirrored contact lens allows the doctor to examine the
anterior chamber and the eye’s drainage system.

At St. Luke’s, another test called the Arden Screening Test is used to confirm the
diagnosis of glaucoma. This color test may show vision changes that occur before problems
appear on the visual field test.

Treatment

Most patients with glaucoma require only medication to control the eye pressure.
Sometimes, several medications that complement each other are necessary to reduce the
pressure adequately.

Surgery is indicated when medical treatment fails to lower the pressure satisfactorily. There
are several types of procedures, some involve laser and can be done in the office, others
must be performed in the operating room. The objective of any glaucoma operation is to
allow fluid to drain from the eye more efficiently.

Glaucoma - Prevention & Curing Protocol

This Glaucoma Prevention and/or Curing Protocol is for people who are ready to take the full
responsibility for their own health.

"The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."
Chinese Proverb.

The protocol incorporates lifestyle change, and implements healthy diet, body cleansing, exercises and
different traditional and natural therapies. Protocol contains links to other pages that give detail
explanation for each part of this program. Please, follow the links, to fully understand all the words.
Remember: There is always something that can be done! The first thing to do is to change your mood. If
you are depressed, if you are unhappy, you can not be healthy. Advice: start with the Laughing cure!

Laughing provides us with the natural inner massage, and through change of mood it can account for up
to 30% of cure!

The Glaucoma Cause

To understand The Glaucoma Prevention and Curing Protocol, you should first get familiar with The
Glaucoma Cause
Now, I assume that you know something about what is causing Glaucoma, so we can continue with the
Glaucoma program.

Glaucoma Diet

Let's start with most simple part of this program: Glaucoma diet. When it comes to diet, it is very
important to avoid eating Toxins and Foods that Kill. Please follow those links and learn what are
The Toxins I am talking about and what are those " Foods that Kill". Now, important part of your diet
should also be Water Cure. Please, become familiar with Water Cure. Your Diet should contain:
Foods That Heal, Vegetable juices, Fats that Heal, Unrefined Sea Salt. Also, try to understand food
tolerance. You can not find the right Glaucoma diet, unless you fully understand and learn about food
tolerance.

Take some time to implement and learn all what you have read here, and then continue reading further.

Body Cleansing (Glaucoma)

Now, let's start with body cleansing. Body cleansing is extremely important part of every prevention and
curing program. You are guessing: "Dietary changes you made are also a form of cleansing." But, most
people need more then this, especially when it comes to liver health. Body Cleansing is even important
for children. Our internal organs can hold a lot toxins, and sometimes, it is impossible to get those toxins
out, without doing cleansing. Our liver can contain hundreds of intrahepatic stones. Those stones will
block bile flow, and affect the bases of your health, your digestion. Another problem are parasites. You
must learn as much as possible about parasites. And, don't forget also dental toxins.

Let start with cleansing program. You are suppose to do cleansing in this order:

1. Bowel cleanse with parasite cleanse

2. Dental cleanup (if you can afford it)
3. Kidney Cleanse and
4. Liver cleanse.

Body Cleansing for Adults:

1. Bowel cleanse and Parasite cleanse !

2. Dental cleanup - dental work may be one cofactor of your
disease: amalgam, root canal, nickel crowns, cavitations (pocket inside jaw
bone left after extraction of the wisdom and molar teeth )
3. Kidney cleanse
4. Liver cleanse and Gallbladder cleanse -liver flush!

Make sure you visit those pages and get more info. Dental cleanup can take many years. If you have a lot
of dental metal, do not rush to replace it all at once.
Bowel cleanse should be done at least once a year.
Liver cleanse is a procedure that, for best results, should be repeated at least 6 - 10 times, every 2 or 3
weeks.
Kidney cleanse is simple and cheap, many herbs can be used to cleanse kidneys. If you have no kidney
stones, even Water Cure could be enough!

Body Cleansing for kids:

 1. Parasites cleanse
2. Dental cleanup .. Kids older then 8 may need dental cleanup (amalgam)
and liver cleanse:
3. Liver Cleanse - flush

Physical Activity (Glaucoma)

Physical Activity helps cleansing, it brings balance and relieves stress.

Psycho-physical activities will help you balance your body and will help you relief accumulated stress.
You will have to find a form of exercise that suit you. I will just give you a few examples:

Mini Trampoline jumping - rebounding!

Meditation
Walk or jog in the nature : Forest, Mountain , river / sea / lake side, beach ... fishing, photo-safari,
rowing, riding, golf, ...

Tai Chi, Chi Gong, Meditation ...

Yoga - Hatha, Meditation, Chinese Yoga ...
Martial Arts: Karate, Judo, Kung Fu, Teakwood, Budokai, Uechi, Aikido ...
Dancing, Aerobics, Gymnastics, Stretching ...
Swimming in non-chlorinated water ! ( Best in minerals rich water - Ocean ! )
Weight lifting, ....

Do not exhaust yourself !

Do not exercise with full stomach ! (You may take a walk!)

Do not hurt yourself !

Sweating (Glaucoma)

Sweating is powerful way to cleanse your body from accumulated toxins.

examples:
- exercise with a lot of clothes
- Sauna
- drink warm tea in a hot room ...
- eat CAYENNE pepper! ...

It is known that some modern industrial toxins and pesticides can leave your body only through sweat
glands!

Psychotherapy and Spiritual Therapy

Human body is not just this what we can se. There is more to it. To treat other level of us, to treat soul
and to treat mind and unconscious parts of us, I suggest you Hellinger's therapy.
alternative cure:

1
Step Avoid caffeine and limit water intake. Drinking large amounts of water or caffeine
may increase the pressure on the eye and ultimately reduce sight. Continue to drink water
to allow toxins to leave the body, but regulate the amount and time intervals when water is
consumed.

Step 2
Laugh often and hard. Quality of life affects physical health. Depression is not conducive to
healthy living. Take the necessary measures to make sure that your mental health is stable.
Make sure that family and friends understand that a positive environment is vital to
recuperation.

Step 3
Sweat a lot. Exercise of any kind allows toxins to escape the body. This may take the form
of yoga, dancing, swimming or brisk walks. The key is to sweat for 30 minutes at least
three times a week. Get the body moving and keep it moving.

Step 4
Start a bowel regimen to purify your system. Salt water flushes work well to expel toxins
from the body and promote clean living. Add 2 tablespoons of salt water to a quart of warm
water. Drink it in one sitting first thing in the morning prior to eating anything. Be prepared
to flush the entire system no later than one hour from drinking this combination.

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