Holistic Approach to Glaucoma

Dr. David Richardson discusses why a holistic approach to glaucoma is essential and why intraocular pressure itself is only one of the components of glaucoma. In the treatment of glaucoma, it is important to also focus on other issues that are involved in glaucoma besides just pressure.
Watch and listen to Dr. David Richardson’s holistic approach recommendations for treating glaucoma. By holistic, it means an overall approach- one that goes beyond just intraocular pressure.
Full Transcript here: new-glaucoma-treatments.com/ho...
DRIVING WITH DR. DAVID RICHARDSON
Holistic Approach to Glaucoma Series 1#
Episode 1: Cardiovascular Health and Glaucoma
• Holistic Approach to G...
Episode 2: Blood Pressure and Glaucoma
• Blood Pressure and Gla...
Episode 3: Sleep Apnea and Glaucoma
• Sleep Apnea and Glauco...
Episode 4: Exercise and Glaucoma
• Exercise and Glaucoma ...
Episode 5: Diet, Nutrition and Glaucoma
• Diet, Nutrition and Gl...
Episode 9: Physical Activity and Visual Field Loss in Glaucoma
• Physical Activity and ...
Learn More About Glaucoma Series #
Episode 6: Light Adaptation and Glaucoma
• Light Adaptation and G...
Episode 7: Trabeculotomy and Goniotomy - Just Defer It
• Video
Episode 8: What is Narrow Angle Glaucoma?
• What is Narrow Angle G...
Visual Field Testing Series 2#
Episode #1: Visual Field Testing - Why We Do It
Other Videos #
Bimatoprost SR Glaucoma Drug Implant
• What's Exciting About ...
Hydrus™ vs iStent® Trabecular MicroBypass | Which Performed Better?
• Hydrus™ vs iStent® Tr...
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Clarification of meaning of "holistic" in this video
00:57 Intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucoma
01:36 Blood supply and glaucoma
02:18 Cardiovascular health and glaucoma
03:16 IOP control and other heath conditions
03:41 Dry eye and glaucoma
04:15 The importance of preservative-free eye drops
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About Dr. Richardson:
David Richardson, M.D. is widely recognized as one of the top cataract and glaucoma surgeons in the US and is among an elite group of glaucoma surgeons in the country performing the highly specialized canaloplasty procedure. Many patients have traveled from around the world to have canaloplasty by Dr. Richardson. Moreover, Dr. Richardson is one of only a few surgeons in the greater Los Angeles area that performs Micropulse® Cyclophotocoagulation (MP3) glaucoma laser surgery. Dr. Richardson graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Southern California and earned his Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the LAC+USC Medical Center/ Doheny Institute.
To learn more about Dr. David Richardson, please visit david-richardson-md.com.
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We Listen. You'll See!℠
David D. Richardson, M.D.
Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist
San Marino Eye
2020 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Patient-Focused Websites:
New-Glaucoma-Treatments.com
About-Eyes.com

[@kennethhurst6296]

It's great to see an Ophthalmologist talk about diet, nutrition, and other health issues in relation to glaucoma. Thank you, Doc!

[@asherjose3968]

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[@jaydenthiago1101]

@Asher Jose instablaster :)

[@davidlo168888]

Because western medication forever can't effectively treat and reverse high tension POAG (primary open angle glaucoma). Only God's mercy nano-grade eye drops should be the last-ditch treatment for high tension POAG. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6Tag6GdorNgmbs All glory belongs to God !

[@RLJOHN316key]

Thank you Dr. Richardson for making this video. I've been diagnosed and treated for elevated eye pressures for many years now. Just this year I lost almost all sight in my right eye. I became very discouraged with all the attempts to slow the vision loss process by getting treatment for the symptoms and not the root cause of the problem. Not to mention all the side effects of the medicated eye drops that is typed in very small print on the insert of the box. So much was revealed to me in prayer about the lack of nutrients to support the blood vessels, retina and optic nerve. So I'm researching the supplements and foods that would provide proper nutrients to support the cardio vascular system and aid the back of the eye ball (retina, optic nerve and blood vessels) for good vision. I had to cut back/stop the sweet treats and caffeine and get back into a good workout routine. I praise God that my vision is slowly returning in my right eye. And I'm trying to prayerfully take good care of my left eye. The information you've shared has been a confirmation to what I've always suspected. Hopefully, we can get somewhere based off what you have shared and get the root cause of the matter instead of just treating the symptoms. There is just too many people who are being affected and losing their sight. Young and old by misinformation, to be polite. I've been waiting for an eye doctor who has true compassion for glaucoma patients. And here you with this video exposing some of the root causes of this eye condition. The Lord bless and keep you. And thanks again.

[@terryhall4477]

Hi John. I used pickled garlic cloves. It helps a lot

[@treasurehunter183hunter8]

I have both Cataract and glaucoma. Right now I'm on eye drops. One prescription twice a day and the other prescription once a day at bedtime. Your video was very informative and I appreciate it. ....... Thank you

[@loreepinnavaia]

It is about time an expert talks about a systems-wide approach to health and pathology. Thank you for the information, Dr Richardson. I will be back for more!

[@guapitatessa]

Thank you for this video I have glaucoma I use Latanoprost drops in the evening.Too bad most doctors aren't interested in holistic approach.

[@user-mf3xs3mh6u]

Many people get very little info on their specific eye condition from their ophthalmologist as their practice is busy and they process patients through the testing areas to the end area where they meet you briefly. It is tough to find much info from the clinic and changing doctors is not easy and not helpful either, in some cases. YOUR series therefore, is of immense help Dr Richardson. Thank you very much. I will view all your videos.

[@lucyvaughan7757]

Yeah it is like being a part of something produced in a factory. So strange to get more “face time” with an internet doc than with a physically present one.

[@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino]

So very much appreciated! Comments such as yours encourage me to find the time to create more videos.

[@joannemarion9553]

Great little vid! Keep commuting, keep chatting with us, and let us know how you think we should keep our optic nerves heathy! Thank you...

[@nikkilimper5639]

I'm so impressed with all your videos! I wish all my doctors discussed the pros and cons of medications, side effects, costs and treatment options in as much detail and care as you do. Thank you so much for informing the public as well as your lucky patients.

[@judymackenzie9750]

Great videos, enjoy all of them...have had glaucoma for years and not once has nutrition been a discussion in my visits to doctors over the years unfortunately! I am learning a lot from your videos, please keep them coming😀

[@NatalieRocchino]

So grateful to have found your videos! I have no problem watching that you are driving; you seem just calm and fine and quite competent. I so appreciate your information and have subscribed and will watch every one of your videos as my eye health is so important to me. Thank you so much!!

[@croakgrogan]

This was very insightful and I’d personally love to see more. Please continue this series!

[@eyemdla]

Thanks Jon. My next few videos will likely be discussing the association of systemic hypotension, sleep apnea, and exercise on glaucoma.

[@triceps1961]

I have glaucoma (especially in my left eye) with a good amount of upper central vision loss. This condition just showed up one day boom and I could see a big dark spot in my left eye upper central vision (this was in 2007) just there it was. I had been getting regular eye exams and my IOP never ever was over 18 and I started on IOP lowering eye drops, then in 2013 I went into hardcore ancestral dietary ketosis for quite another reason and I found a few years later that my vision was getting worse (or so I thought) as I was noticing (even with glasses) having to squint or change my sight angle looking at my computer monitor. So, I tried an experiment and grabbed a pair of my older less strong prescription glasses and could see the screen better, this led me to find the oldest pair of glasses that I had (20-25 years old) and I could see the screen even better. Finally I went to my eye doctor (oh and along this journey I cut my eye drops dosage in half so 50% less) and he said that my current prescription was "way" to strong and I ended up with roughly the prescription that I was using in 1995. Then as a little more time has gone by, on my last visual field check, there was more area opening up in which I could see. My eye doctor said that it isn't supposed to be getting better with time, but rather worse. So, he was at a loss. Anyway thought I would share this for what it is worth. Also, of interest, my wife entered into dietary ketosis and in less than 1 year she had to have the strength of her glasses reduced. We have since talked to a few others that have said the same when they became keto adapted.

[@aftabalam8317]

Wow Plz share your contacts with me.

[@tavo6881]

How old were you when you started noticing problems with your vision

[@cjichnol3024]

It's really nice to hear that you're getting better but it would be nice to tell us about the diet unless you're writing a book about it and keeping it a secret before it's release.

[@turkeeg7644]

Just got back from eye doctor .Have been doing keto and fasting. My eye prescription is way better. Doctor said as you get older your vision can get better . Told her I changed my diet. Said that had nothing to do with it. Do have some issue with glaucoma.

[@shupuppy12]

This is really helpful to know. Thanks for your post. I'm going back to intermittent fasting.

[@maryd2409]

Excellent information given in an easy to understand format. Thank you very much.

[@desmondehoppie4758]

Great. Very Informative. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.

[@patharawadeekulkeaw4247]

Thanks so much. I learned a lot and hope that you have already created the follow-up videos you mentioned.

[@meccham7110]

- Good little video - Was glad to see the problems of BAK covered. Good that know that there are many eye meds without the BAK preservative : sadly, not all are without the BAK. Dr Richardson, hope that you will cover the problems inherent with low tension glaucoma, allied with of course, the blood pressure theme. The Holistic approach approach, treating the patient as a whole, is excellent. Impressive, in fact. Keep up the good work - look forward to further episodes.

[@renepurvis2858]

Awesome, Dr Richardson! I've been for holistic health for many decades now. And yes, am very very concerned about my glaucoma condition, especially in my left eye. I'm 72 and I want to get remarried again, since my wife died in 2006, leaving me with 6 now adult children. It terrifies me, to be honest. Please keep these videos coming. Thank you so much and God bless you!

[@tonygosbee3390]

I have glaucoma in my right eye. My left eye is in perfect vision. I walk one hr a day, every day. I have seen people who exercise daily are able to rid of hi blood press, diabetes .... etc.. We still got one good eye. So I am not too worried. BTW I never take any medication or surgery cos they only mask the symptom and have serious side effects. Holistic is the way to go. We have ytube and learn a lot.... Take care.

[@veronicamalmberg1137]

Thanks so much Dr. Richardson. Excellent video. Please continue.

[@eyemdla]

Thank you Veronica. You are generous to call it "excellent". As a first attempt I was pleased with it as a proof of concept (enough so that I've since recorded more - just have to get them edited now). Hopefully you will find my future videos excellent as well.

[@lawrencehawkins7198]

Thank you! THIS is what I needed to hear!

[@treasurehunter183hunter8]

I have glaucoma and cataracts and the video was very helpful thank you very much in taking up the time to make the video

[@tinle6865]

Very informative. Thank you and I hope that you will produce more of these type of video.

[@eyemdla]

Thank you Tin Le. I am hopeful that I will follow through with more as well.

[@genapruitt]

Thank you so much! Your videos are very informative and helpful! :)

[@huynhfamilychannel7021]

Very good information Dr.!

[@micro963]

Thank you for the video it really helps me understand glaucoma and it’s effects

[@sarojgupta949]

Thank you ..your videos are very informative, please continue ......

[@riseandshinemindset]

Hi Dr., I’m writing to you from Central America, Panama. I am very grateful to have found you to understand and learn more about my recent diagnosis on glaucoma. Please don’t stop your videos.

[@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino]

Your comment is very much appreciated. I do plan to continue creating video content in 2024.

[@yurivain]

Thank you very much Doctor Richardson!!!

[@hashmodha]

Dr Richardson.... Great video, friendly, informative and very helpful...More please..... Greetings from Thailand!

[@eyemdla]

Hell Hash. I hope to be attending the APAO meeting in Bangkok this year. If I do attend I will definitely let you know.

[@priscillahultgren5343]

I'm looking forward to future videos to learn more...please continue with these informative sessions

[@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino]

Thank you. I should be uploading a video on the prostaglandin analogs (such as latanoprost) in the next week or so.

[@irene2971]

Please continue. I'm new to glaucoma I'm interested in all latest info and tips.

[@amayaarscott]

It’s funny you said that BAK the preservative can actually damage the drainage grate which is actually my exact issue, raising the IOP. Most of the drops my doctor prescribed contain that exact preservative so now I feel dumb esp because my pressure keeps fluctuating each time I go to see my doctor. Now I know

[@amayaarscott]

Are there any drops that you recommend to your younger patients with high IOP that don’t contain the preservative ?

[@riseandshine11]

@@amayaarscott you will be surprise of how simple is sound but try fennel tea as well as fennel eye compress ( it will lower your eye pressure) . I hope this helps

[@frednetteclaytor7250]

@@riseandshine11how do you make fennel tea?

[@milliethompson2250]

yes, please keep it coming!

[@eyemdla]

Thanks Millie. Will do!

[@tonyh4638]

Thank you for this informal but really informative presentation. I always look for the real reason there is a problem and try to handle it in a holistic way. Please continue if you can. I know many out here are benefiting from your talks. I just found this site but I will be a regular I assure you.

[@arthurgrimes2463]

Excellent video Dr. Richardson! Look forward to more videos! I am being treated for glaucoma. Glad to see an opthalmologist talking about general health.

[@KathleenJean53]

Eye issues, dry, red, pain began with Lyme disease which is attacking nerves in foot and brain so why wouldn’t it also attack my optic nerve? I keep bringing up Lyme but eye doctor is focused on eye pressure. I would like to know if others with long haul Lyme are being diagnosed with glaucoma and other eye ailments and how we can get doctors to address the war that is going on in our bodies?

[@tonygosbee3390]

@@KathleenJean53 Western med. only mask and control the symptom from going worse. They are not equipped to heal. Try other ways. KZbin is my go-to doc.

[@sunriseskies3883]

Yes!!!

[@byravanviswanathan6460]

Thanks Dr. Richardson. I have watched and learnt from many of your programs. I am a Board Certified Internist and after 45 years practice I consider myself " a doctor's doctor". What you teach is very pertinent to today's medicine which is unnecessarily speciacialized. I have open angle glaucoma and lost partial visual loss OS. I have had laser procedure 2 months ago and pressure still not normal. I shall tell my ophthalmologist tomorrow about your above video. I live in San Mateo and will contact your office for an appmnt.

[@lizabethjoy1883]

Thank you just found your channel. Your demeanor is very calming. ! I have glaucoma , really in formative

[@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino]

Thank you for your kind comment.

[@tangbaysa3212]

Thanks a lot.Am looking forward for more videos the Hollustic way...Take care.🙏🙏🙏

[@jacksyful]

nice to get your comments. I am under treatment at present and have had no mention of matters you mentioned. Hope to hear more from you later

[@RedArmyMedic]

Very good expert advice everyone with dry eye and symptoms of glaucoma need to know

[@Phil74711]

Very interesting. Thanks for posting this! I'm 34 and have early signs of Open Angle Glaucoma so im looking for natural methods for reducing intraocular pressure or anything else that helps maintain or improve my eyesight. I figured it was time to learn more than just the 'eat more carrots' strategy, heh.

[@meditationatdawn7886]

Absolutely helpful.

[@darrelbryant]

Thank you Doctor it was very enlightening. Will be looking for to learning more.

[@danguerriero3094]

Let me thank you for these videos.

[@seattleareatom]

Good information. Thank you.

[@SpritelySolutions]

Very informative my friend. Thank you.

[@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino]

I’m glad you liked the video. Thank you for your comment.

[@yimernone4387]

So an interesting and eye-opening talk. Thanks

[@patriciahalk8039]

My brother is having glaucoma surgery this morning…closed angle glaucoma is his diagnosis. Thanks for this info.

[@Userzmxncbv]

Thank you 😊 very helpful. It is critical information for Glaucoma patient.

[@judenwayne]

Please continue!

[@ylmonkeyU2]

Thank you, Doctor!

[@brudug713]

Pretty good. Keep it up

[@susleslev]

Thank you very much. I just found this video and have subscribed to your channel. I am going to talk to my eye doctor at my next appointment about the benzylkonium chloride preservative in my Brimocon.

[@noorainnabdullah8005]

Greetings n a big thank you from Sarawak, East Makaysia. Dr Richardson, love your unique way of communicating with us. None of the eye doctors i come accross talk about a wholelistic approach in glaucoma treatment other than lowering IOP of glaucoma patients. Looking foreward to more your updates .

[@ipclifton1]

Wow, thank you for addressing all the issues with clear explanations regarding this disease. Look forward to future commutes. How long do the effects of surgery last? Do you have to keep having more surgery because the aqueous fluid eventually returns?

[@tonygosbee3390]

The effect of surgery can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few mths. No one can tell if more surgery is needed ? Everyone reacts differently. I didn't do the surgery and my pressure stays the same for the past 5 yrs. 30 mm Hg. My other eye has perfect vision.

[@wellbodisalone]

Very insightful video!

[@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino]

Glad you think so!

[@ojaypalmer7435]

Very helpful video

[@patriciageorge9648]

Interesting! Thanks!

[@dennismckee6162]

Thanks very informative, especially the BAC in glaucoma drops. The first thing I did when you mentioned that, was to reach for my Dorzolamide/Timolol solution, and of course there it is as the preservative. Has the amount of BAC (0.0075% in my case) in ophthalmic solutions been found to be detrimental to the trabecular meshwork, or is some higher concentration likely to cause damage?

[@ipclifton1]

PLEASE CONTINUE

[@glenswartwout6241]

Great to hear a holistic ophthalmologist! The most powerful way to improve ocular perfusion is with some of the most advanced PEMF therapy tools...

[@nellysorokko5665]

It is ridiculous dangerous driving like that. Make me very nervous.

[@saramorris8824]

Very helpful ! More videos please

[@stephaniem8620]

I liked it, fantastic!!!!

[@kinart2543]

Thank you! As I try a holistic approach, one consideration is where I live. Currently in SoCal, will my glaucoma/dry eyes and other eye problems benefit if I move to a more humid environment?

[@1260days]

Thanks for this great video, Dr. Richardson. A nice way of sharing important points with us. Looking forward to watching further materials from you. Happy new year!

[@eyemdla]

Happy New Year Jonathan! Thank you for the feedback. New videos coming soon.

[@harpreetkaur8570]

Thank you FOR this video.. I highly appreciate.. This is informative Even though you have time shortage you are making videos to educate people Commendable With glaucoma high iop fighting eyes I am sending this compliment Regards

[@karlhungus5554]

My eye doctor told his patient: "Mr. Wong, it looks like you have a cataract." The patient replied: "No, I drive a rinkin' continental."

[@darrelbryant]

It was a fascinating and informative talk on glaucoma. As I've been diagnosed with glaucoma. Thank you doctor PS You have impeccable driving skills.

[@davidlo168888]

Because western medication forever can't effectively treat and reverse high tension POAG (primary open angle glaucoma). Only God's mercy nano-grade eye drops should be the last-ditch treatment for high tension POAG. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6Tag6GdorNgmbs All glory belongs to God !

[@eleanorcrysdale6729]

Thanks! I need to know this stuff cause I'm 70 and eyesight getting worse.

[@oluwoletoyin2191]

Thank you

[@abdulelahkhunji6871]

What about Cristopher formula, Eyebright Extract, as many people find it beneficial... Thanks Dr.

[@kedanmanning9912]

Good video

[@mimimimi-ls7po]

Thank you very much for this information. My eye pressure is up and down. and I noticed when the RX is changed, the pressure decrease for awhile, then become refractory. I strongly believe that the preservative BAK is causing such refractory. I would love to follow Dr. Richardson holistic approach. I strongly believe in Motherearth medicine 100%.

[@jimhurst6168]

My doctor prescribed Xalatan because my eye pressure and a family history as a preventative measure, but when I used the drops my blood pressure would go through the roof. (140/95). He wouldn’t address the problem so I stop and my blood retired to normal (115/70). Thank you for this information.

[@RyanThor]

Thank you for the information, I was just prescribed Demecarium Bromide in AQ vehicle and I am shocked to read up on Benzalkonum chloride(BAK). WTF? How can they put that in a medicine?? Thank you. What might you suggest as an alternative please?

[@elenaum2863]

Thank you!!

[@MalMilligan]

I had 11 eye procedures for detached retinas, lens replacements, and glaucoma. I developed dry eye so bad I couldn't open my eyes for more than 5 seconds at a time and I basically had to stay in my house for 2 weeks with the lights off and shades pulled down. One of my Doctors said... "I wonder if this is because of the preservatives", and that saved my eyes. I went preservative free on everything and I returned to normal functioning. For normal dry eye I take preservative free natural tears every hour or so. Continuing my story 15 years later... I'm living in a foreign country now and I ran out of one of my preservative free glaucoma meds and a lazy doctor told me I had to take the preservative based one because the preservative free was not available here. It almost made me blind from severe dry eye again after a month. I went to another doctor and he obtained preservative free meds and again, saved my eyes. Now this video just let me know that those preservative based meds may have made my glaucoma worse... and I'm scoring worse on my visual field tests in one eye. So I like the ide of "holistic" treatment and I'm going to lose the final 20 pounds and increase my cardio. Thanks Doc !!

[@zjunegirl1862]

Dry eyes is a HUGE sign if vitamin A deficiency. Especially if you also have night blindness and bumps on the back of your arms

[@MalMilligan]

@@zjunegirl1862 Dry eye is caused by the failure of 1 or more parts of the 3 part system that normally lubricates the eye. It is common following eye surgery, Many people get Lasik thinking there are no side effects and they find they got dry eye for the remainder of their life and they need eye drops every waking hour. Maybe it is a negative impact from Vitamin A deficiency but I have never had any vitamin deficiencies in my entire life.

[@detty4263]

Hello, could you please tell me the name of the preservativve free medication for dry eyes and for glaucoma? Thank you so much in advance! Greetings from The Netherlands.

[@MalMilligan]

@@detty4263 I'm on cosopt and zioptan and I use Alcon Natural Tears Preservative Free once an hour. I woul NOT recommend the cosopt or zioptan without getting a script from am a eye doctor first.

[@keithdavis6085]

Great trip and video, Keep them coming. I like your thinking & information. Keith E. Davis

[@eyemdla]

Thanks Keith. Appreciate your feedback and encouragement.

[@artetface]

What do you think of castor oil in the eye as ayuravedic? I know It does not treat glaucoma but for dry eyes/irritated eyes? But how is it for glaucoma?

[@forextube5410]

I got A GATT aye surgery a year ago and it was dropped from 29 to 8 my eye pressure .. after a year it went back to 19 , I dont understan why GATT surgery did not last longer ..any reason ? lifting heavy , watching tv or driving long hours .. etc .. dr richardson , any reason u thinking of ? thank u ..

[@kibredesta7145]

Acetazolamide 500 mg 2 times a day ordered to me. Was told have glaucoma with high eye pressure w 3 different eye drop follow up appointment. But worried about side effects of side effect medication lowering my blood presser I’m always low. What should I do? Thank you 🙏🏼

[@emwing1458]

Thank you so much and please continue. I've failed laser treatment and about 7 medications so far for my glaucoma. Trying the 8th now. After doing my own research, I revamped my diet which is now full of fresh fruits and vegetables (and no processed foods), meditate an hour a day, exercise to my capacity, including using a mini trampoline (said to improve blood flow to the optic nerve), and take gingko (said to improve peripheral vision). We'll see how my eyes do. I certainly feel better systemically. I already have a blind spot in the central vision of one eye and I sort of feel like it's improving.... I would really love any other suggestions you might have for things I could try, to help keep my vision.

[@rinyahharbert5337]

Yes it was informing ❤

[@darlingstuff1560]

Thank you.

[@davidevans3498]

Don't get this level of advice on the NHS - will follow your channel for the guidance I need

[@rianabotha2048]

I HAVE STURGE WEBER TYPE 2 AND HAVE GLAUCOMA IN BOTH EYES. I AM GOING TO LOOK AT ALL YOUR VIDEOS.

[@rexgeorg7324]

well said

[@nosoftspot9915]

Hi, hope all is well, I have glaucoma and I'm on a topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitor/beta blocker eye drop, which is triggering systemic autoimmune issues, no matter how healthy I'm eating or fasting. Any suggestions? Thank in advance

[@sunriseskies3883]

I have Sjrogren’s and Glaucoma. Could you please do a video on these together?? I struggle with the glaucoma medicine which dries out my eyes. Then I n the morning I need tons of Systane to help me get my eyes open, or can’t I open my eyes to see to get out of bed. Now I also have Scleritis. They wanna give me a steroid but my other doctor says I shouldn’t take steroids if I have glaucoma.

[@ultramaleX]

Hi David, I have raised IOP and a family history of glaucoma and the eyedrops I have used in the past (I had to dump them) were giving me a couple of weird side effects. I can relate to the dry eye problem as I experienced it. I even developed symptoms of depression which I later found out through research and by personal experience was a rare side effect of one of my drops. I am at a loss as to what my next option should be. Any ideas?

[@sirenagarrido3836]

Is so good to read about throwing the eye drops I just started two weeks ago after cataract surgery those drops we’re getting very sick I am allergic to any type of cortisone they stopped but wanted me to continue with those drops that as you said give you weir symptoms I think I am going to have your approach no more drops

[@glenswartwout6241]

With the family history, you can clear the epigenetic pattern and re-activate the healthy genes! We use a method called Transgenerational Perception Reframing...

[@zappedguy]

I have had glaucoma for more than 40 years. It is now being treated with Travaprost and Timolol Maleate, which are causing dry eyes and usually burn when applied. The brands I have contain the preservative. Looks like I need to talk to my ophthalmologist. Thanks for the info!

[@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino]

Good news! If you are in the USA the FDA has recently approved a preservative-free version of latanoprost, Iyuzeh.

[@francheskadevalentura9505]

Hello sir is there a way to prevent glaucoma at teen age by doing exercises?

[@donobrien5320]

Excellent Information--your feelings on Plant Base Diets with those of cardiovascular disease?

[@eyemdla]

Hello Don. Although I seem to be incapable of maintaining a vegetarian diet, I do believe the evidence suggesting that a plant-based diet is less "inflammogenic". As such, plant-based diets should be of potential benefit to those with glaucoma. Dietary studies, however, tend to be fraught with confounders so I take most of them with a large grain of salt.

[@Starleigh777]

It is like a reset as I've learned we still need to supplement w iron. Its helped my son seizures be cured! Yep! That might not work for everyone but he was prescribed pediasure which literally his body would reject it cause I've found its riddled w chemicals! Natural pesticide free foods healed my son! Try what your instincts are telling you. Research apply and tweak as you go.

[@ArtyAntics]

If you are going to follow a plant diet, please make sure it is whole food plant based and avoid excess oils. There was a study that Dr Gregor did a talk on that showed veggies and vegans were more likely to have heart attacks because of high levels of homocysteine in our bodies. A lot of vegan replacement products are full of omega 6 oils which causes homocysteine to rise. We need the ratio of 1 omega 6: 4 omega 3s. The body also needs sufficient folate and b12 to get rid of homocysteine build up so you will need to supplement for b12 and your folate will come from the green leafys! If you eat only whole plant foods and make sure your ratios are correct by having a tablespoon or two of ground flaxseed you will get the best health outcome 😊

[@anneleeuwen2105]

Iv been diagnosed with Glucoma and have had stents inserted in both my eyes plus cataract surgery will.also have to use drops for the rest of my life

[@sunriseskies3883]

I seem to have low-blood pressure. Could this impact my glaucoma? usually my blood pressure is 98 to 117 over, not sure, I think the 70s… Thanks to you I’m joining the gym tomorrow!

[@dcore7559]

Helpful information Dr, but those with glaucoma are sometimes irritated by brightness, sudden movements and pop up images.... all in your cute videos!

[@fightsewbig9003]

If you have headaches and other symptoms not so traditional in glaucoma get checked for intracranial hypertension. IH is often. Misdiagnosed as glaucoma. As IH can cause many things to happen in the eye as a sign/symptom of IH.

[@FullMoon588]

Is there an amount of BAK that is safe to take. Eg are dorzolamide and timolol 2%/0.5% drops safe for glaucoma patients?

[@cassylane120]

Thx for this

[@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino]

You are most welcome Cassy.

[@debbyshapiro2125]

Plse continue with more about blood supply to optic nerve,,herbs, supps, what exercise, once damage has been done to optic nerve, issue, rife machine, dr andy rosenfarbs machine etc kindly