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Glaucoma- Recent Findings Science and technology are an ever dynamic arena and with each passing day, there are new discoveries and findings. Here in this article, we will throw some light on the recent findings and studies done on glaucoma and its treatment. According to a study, it has been found out that a certain Yoga routine can have negative effects on patients with glaucoma. While yoga practice may do well to the mind and body in many ways, certain poses can put your vision at risk if you have glaucoma. For instance, inverted or head-down positions can cause a dangerous rise in the intraocular pressure (IOP). Elevated IOP is the most widespread known risk factor for glaucomatous damage, and it often leads to vision loss. So any activity that can cause IOP to rise should be avoided if you have glaucoma. Another study has quoted that the gait or the walking style of the person can act as a tell–tale sign of glaucoma. Even in the early stages of the disease, when vision hasn't yet deteriorated noticeably, glaucoma sufferers may walk more slowly, knock into things, stumble and sway. By detecting changes and abnormalities in the way a person walks, the analysis could provide an early indication of glaucoma's presence and could also prevent grave injury from falls.

An interesting study on sleeping posture and use of pillows has revealed that sleeping on a wedge-shaped pillow that elevates the head 20 degrees reduces nighttime intraocular pressure and thus might help control or reduce the risk of glaucoma. When the sleeping habits of people with glaucoma were examined it was found that people sleeping on just one side were more likely to sleep with the affected eye facing downward. The researchers say that position raises the eye's internal pressure and may accelerate the deterioration of the eye. In glaucoma, the optic nerve is often damaged by increased intraocular pressure, which causes tunnel vision and eventual blindness. While the results don't prove that sleeping position accounts for worsening glaucoma on one side, they believe that it, at least, verify a link between the preferred sleeping position and asymmetric visual field loss between the eyes.

Similarly, it has been found that there is a relationship between deficiency in five categories of serum vitamin D and the prevalence of glaucoma. The odds ratio of having glaucoma among study participants comprising the group with the lowest vitamin D levels was significantly higher than that for those with more robust vitamin D levels. The study authors concluded that vitamin D deficiency should be considered a potential risk factor for the development of open-angle glaucoma. At Centre for Sight, you get comprehensive treatment and diagnosis of glaucoma and other eye related disorders. They also offer laser eye surgery, LASIK operation, specs removal operation, treatment for diseases such as keratoconus, cataract and also efficient squint treatment. B – 5/24,Safdarjung Enclave, Opp. Deer Park, New Delhi. Phone: +91-11-4573 8888, 41644000. Email: query@centreforsight.net Mo. 9015602000 Website: http://www.centreforsight.net/