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Abstract #76464 Published in IGR 19-3

The Role of Diet in Glaucoma: A Review of the Current Evidence

Al Owaifeer AM; Al Taisan AA
Ophthalmology and therapy 2018; 7: 19-31


Intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction by medications, laser, or surgery remains the mainstay of treatment in glaucoma. However, the role of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in glaucoma has received great interest from both patients and ophthalmologists. Previous evidence suggests that diet, a major domain of CAM, can influence an individual's IOP level. Furthermore, certain dietary components have been linked to the incidence and progression of glaucoma. In this review, we aim to provide a summary of the current evidence regarding the role of obesity, certain dietary components, and dietary supplements in glaucoma.

Faculty of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Hasa, Saudi Arabia. dr.alowaifeer@hotmail.com.

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