sharon (Missouri) on 02/26/2025
Subsequent visits to the eye doctor showed greatly reduced pressure in both eyes--and this was despite the fact that I was using Prednisalone in the left eye for iritis. Prednisalone increases eye pressure.
One immediate result of applying this around my eyes is that "floaters" almost completely disappeared.
One additional "home remedy" I used on the left eye was DMSO, also applied on the eyelids (not instilled into the eye). This completely killed the pain of iritis, but did not cure it. I applied this every few hours, more or less as needed for pain. I used a DMSO roller bottle that was a 70/30 water medi gel from the DMSO store online. I don't know if this relieved eye pressure or not. I used it only on the left eye, and the pressure in both eyes was greatly reduced--went from the 30s down to the teens in both eyes. So I think it was the black seed oil.
If you don't mix black seed oil with equal parts castor oil, it stings.
Art (California) on 01/02/2025
Here is a relevant quote from the comprehensive literature review :
' The literature review revealed the preclinical evidence supporting nicotinamide’s neuroprotective effects on RGCs, the preservation of optic nerve integrity, and the modulation of glaucoma-associated neuroinflammation. Additionally, nicotinamide may exert IOP-lowering effects through its influence on ocular blood flow and aqueous humor dynamics. Conclusions: Nicotinamide holds promise as a novel therapeutic approach in glaucoma management, offering potential neuroprotective and IOP-lowering effects. '
RGC = Retinal Ganglion Cell IOP = Intraocular Pressure
The following link is to literature describing the safety of high dose nicotinamide :
Here is a very relevant quote from the literature link :
' Meanwhile, tolerance of doses near 1 g (or up to 3 g) of daily intake of NAM, even during long-term administration, has been demonstrated in many studies. Examples are the European Nicotinamide Diabetes Intervention Trial (ENDIT), where children were treated with 25–50 mg/kg a day for 5 years without reported adverse effects [20, 97] and a recent clinical study which showed that intake of 1.5 g NAM twice daily for 6 months was safe in elderlies [NCT00580931]. These studies assure safety in the current wide-spread practice of long-term dietary intake of 500–1000 mg per day. Although headache, dizziness, and vomiting occurred in healthy humans when NAM at doses up to 6 g was ingested on an empty stomach [43], these adverse effects were minor and resolved upon termination.
Note that problems tended to start to occur in the area of 6 grams on an empty stomach. That is a huge dose for most supplements and I haven't seen studies suggesting that such high doses are useful and healthful.
In previous testing I have found Nicotinamide or Niacinamide to be very tolerable and noticed no apparent side effects at the dosages I tested. This is a useful addition to EC's list of glaucoma remedies.
Art
Daneille (Iowa) on 09/12/2023
I use several things, I was diagnosed just 6 years ago with pressures into 38 with damage in both eyes. I take a supplement that includes 14 ingredients 2 times daily, I also take eye protector supplement it has all the thing to keep eyes healthy like . I do morning and night pressure points and a massage. I wear Castor oil packs nightly, I do red light and infrared sauna a few times a week for over the past year. I was at 20 and 24 last appt and completely stable so he is bumping to every year to be seen. I was just reading about young coconut water and drinking daily to help and eye washing so I will try that as well. I do regularly excise and get a well balanced diet. I hope to keep this up for the next 50 years~
Citicoline for Glaucoma Art (California) on 03/29/2022
Here is a new study( March 2022) showing the efficacy of Citicoline at just 250 mg/day for Glaucoma :
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8907038/
Here is a relevant quote from the study :
>>> ' With oral citicoline treatment, the loss in the average RNFL is prevented in POAG patients in the short-term. Study data show that citicoline may have a significant impact on slowing glaucoma progression, which could have a potential neuroprotective effect.'<<<
In the following RCT (June 2020) it is shown that even eye drops utilizing Citicoline is effective for Glaucoma :
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7337116/
Here is a relevant quote from the study :
>>> ' Additional treatment with citicoline eyedrops to IOP-lowering treatment might reduce disease progression in patients with progressing glaucoma despite IOP ≤18 mm Hg. ' <<<
In this last comprehensive review (March 2021) the protective role of Citicoline against the effects of glaucoma related neurodegeneration are elucidated in greater detail :
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8003774/
Here is a relevant quote from the study :
>>> ' In addition to the evidences of an improvement of psychophysical, morphological, and electrophysiological outcomes, coming from small comparative randomized pilot clinical trials or larger not controlled before-after studies (performed in different ophthalmological neurodegenerative diseases, like OAG, AION, and DR), for the first time a reduction of the rate of visual field progression has been recently reported in OAG patients in a large randomized double-masked placebo-controlled clinical trial, thus further supporting the clinical use of citicoline. ' <<<
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Art
Ronald (New Hampshire) on 07/02/2021
IP6 for Glaucoma Hoss (Ennis, Tx) on 01/20/2020
J. Park (United States) on 08/13/2019
One of which for eye health (esp. eye hypertension) is to "rub" your eyes gently every day. First vigorously rub palms against each other, esp, tip of middle& 4th fingers, until they are hot, gently rub your eyes 20 times. Also use the same method for facial rejuvenation as well. This is well-known ancient method. PS: think about what would happen if you rub your eyes, you are putting a gentle pressure against your eye balls which would help squeeze some liquid out your eye balls. right?
FYI, my numbers are 10 (left) 8 (right), I've been neglecting my eye's health and have poor vision and started practicing this ancient wisdom very recently.
J.Park
NaSt (Florida) on 04/05/2019
The main cause of normotensive open glaucoma is often overlooked by eye doctors. Reduced blood flow to the eyes and therefore oxygenation of the eyes is the main cause. Google eyes moxibustion (moxa).
Invest in legs sleeves that pump blood from your lower body up.
I think everyone over 60 should have it. Increased blood flow to oxygen starved tissues and organs including brain and eyes do wonders in the long time.
Read Dr. Jack Kruse blogs about glaucoma (Optimal health). Sun gazing the very first few minutes after sun rises above horizon is a must according to him.
Vanessa (Milwaukee, Wi) on 08/28/2020
Juicing for Glaucoma Jan (Canada) on 08/11/2020
I started juicing beets, carrots, celery, lemon and apple every morning and drinking it down immediately.
Since I've been juicing, it's been three months now, my OP is down to 16 from 30. I've had my eyes checked twice so far and it's still normal. Thought I would share in case anyone else is as frustrated as I was. Juicing may not be the most convenient thing to do every day but the results are worth it.
Gary (Denver) on 03/12/2018
I started using Frankincense and taking vegetable glycerin internally and externally making my own eye drops. I also placed magnets in my sleep mask and wore it every night. In addition I changed my diet, going from a healthy vegetarian diet, to a strict vegan 80 percent raw diet, along with juicing lots of organic veggies, and vigorous cardio and resistance training. Today, which is 45 days from my last examine, I was happy to find things were moving in the right direction. My pressures was 18 in my right eye and 17 in the left.
Grace1 (New York) on 02/21/2018
Began taking selenium, niacin, chromium, Lutein Zeaxanthin, organic cold pressed flaxseed oil, and potent fish oil. Also taking an Ayurvedic medicine Patanjali dristhi eye drops causes the eye to tear up, but it works eye muscles is how I look at it . Using my inversion board every night for 10 minutes this is typically for my back, but it brings blood flow to the head this can offset eye issues, do your own research on this it is very beneficial. Read intention experiments done by Lynn Mctaggert saw the medical miracles so I started my own group with 9 like-minded people. I will do everything to reverse this ..yes it is reversible there are medical discoveries made that can reverse this. Get a doctor that is in the "know group"
Dr Benowitz discovered that treatment with the protein, called oncomodulin, nearly doubled the growth of optic nerve fibres by latching on to them and switching on a suite of growth genes.In further tests, found that optic nerve damage and found that tiny capsules containing oncomodulin and another drug increased nerve regeneration by five to seven times. Discovered a molecule that causes more nerve regeneration than anything else ever studied.
Peggy (Nashville, Tn) on 03/01/2017
Aviva (Israel) on 07/27/2016
Black Seeds and Oil for Glaucoma Khadar (Seattle, Wa) on 04/17/2016
5-7 pieces of black seeds, intake morning and night before meal at the beginning, and now black seeds oil 1 teaspoons x 2, morning and evening before meal/without it.
I buy my black seeds oil from Amazon/ebay, cold pressed oil and organic - price $ 25-27/piece, and dried black seeds from local market of Somali/Pakistani/Indian groceries that you find in your area.
Good luck!
Brenda (Fairfield, Il.) on 11/23/2015
Karen (New Jersey) on 11/22/2015
Betty: I do magnet therapy on my eyes to keep them healthy. Start with a common refrigerator magnet, the side that sticks to metal, over each eye for about 20 min. Daily. This will reduce inflammation and most likely the pressure also.
For the past two days, whenever I've felt increased pressure and pain in my left eye, I've applied the magnet (actually 2 refrigerator magnets one over the other to increase the strength) for about a half hour and immediately after, I've noticed relief. So far it's not a permanent cure, but my eye feels much better for longer periods of time. Thank you!!
Blue Eye (Midwest) on 07/25/2015
Hisjewel (America, Ny) on 06/28/2015
Melinda (London) on 09/08/2013
My Auntie suffers from glaucoma. She has lost vision in one eye. Could you please prescribe any herbal medication to ease the pressure on her eyes or cure this disease. Thanks for your cooperation. Desperate Melinda
