Ask most people what is most important to them, and they’ll respond with ‘my health’. And with good reason – being healthy has a dramatic impact on your life in too many ways to mention. However, there are some health issues that are often only thought of when a problem occurs. While plenty of people focus on things like their weight, high blood pressure, and more, what about your vision?
Loss of vision can have a dramatically negative impact on your life, and it’s important to take steps to prevent vision loss before it occurs. If you begin to notice a problem you will want to look into it immediately before it has time to worsen.
One of the most common causes of vision loss is glaucoma, and it can quickly lead to a permanent loss of vision if it’s not attended to quickly. Luckily, there are plenty of interventions that can control the issue. Some of these steps are entirely natural, letting those who are coping with vision loss to manage the issue more effectively and without side effects or large expenses.
The first thing you need to know is what glaucoma is. Then, you can begin taking the correct steps to manage it. Glaucoma is the second most common cause of blindness in the country. It’s caused by a buildup of fluid around the eye that leads to increased pressure on the lens and retina which damages the optic nerve. The optic nerve transmits the images and sends them to the brain.
Symptoms of glaucoma can include:
Be sure to visit your medical professional in case you have any of the above symptoms. There are several different types of glaucoma, making it all the more important to speak to a medical expert to identify which type you might have.
Treating glaucoma mainly focuses on reducing that buildup of fluid and reducing the pressure that forms in the eye. And while it’s very important to talk to your doctor about the different steps needed to treat the condition, there are also some natural steps you can take to help for a faster recovery.
Along with options your doctor provides, taking the time to make natural changes to your lifestyle could have a big impact on preventing the worsening of glaucoma. Here are some of the best ways to go about naturally preventing this type of vision loss.
Another option that many swear by is the use of essential oils to combat glaucoma. The idea is simple – certain essential oils can help to promote better circulation and thus lower blood pressure and improve the health of the eyes and the body in general.
Obviously, you can’t apply the oils directly to the eyes. Instead, mix 5 drops of an essential oil with one tablespoon of coconut or almond oil and then apply to the cheeks, just underneath the eyes.
Another great way to get essential oils into the body and moving through the bloodstream is to use a Nebulizing Diffuser®. A nebulizer is very effective in releasing pure essential oils into the air without diluting them with water or damaging their therapeutic properties with heat. It is best to use a glass diffuser that reduces the amount of toxins that are released into the air.
Combined with the right treatment from your medical professional and healthy lifestyle changes, essential oils could be the key to preventing vision loss and helping to manage glaucoma.
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This is dangerous information. Also, LOWER blood pressure can actually make your glaucoma WORSE.
This is NOT accurate information and if you choose to listen to this rather than your specialist, expect to lose a lot of vision.
If anyone out there has a cure for glaucoma. Let us know. Adriana Polo researcher in Canada doing human trials for glaucoma using insulin. Check it out.
I am borderline, I have high pressure. Started using Cypress and Frankincense around my eyes. It has kept my pressure-normal. I put it on in morning and at night.
I’m just getting into the essential oils, need all the info I can get. Just happened to come across this page. Lot of great info on here, going in for laser on one eye, pressure building up, and if there is essential oils out there that can help with pressure ,love to hear about them all ,and your experience.
Because of the prescriptions I take for my Rheumatoid Arthritis I get my eyes checked every year.
Good to know because glaucoma and other eye issues run in my family and I would prefer natural solutions.
It’s good to know these things. I’m tested periodically.
Good reason to visit your eye doctor regularly!
Interesting article. I have an optometrist appointment coming up in January, and a glaucoma test is always part of my annual visit.
Yet another amazing way that essential oils benefit our lives!
Great to know. Love the smell of sweet orange. Maybe you like best what you need, after all.
My father has glaucoma and I will definitely try essential oils to see if it makes his situation better.
I learned something I never thought was possible!
Glad to know which essential oils can help. Thank you
Thank you for sharing! I didn’t know much about this before now.
This is great information. Thanks!
I used to work at an Eye Clinic in Danville, IL so this does not surprise me.
I didn’t know Omega 3 supplements were also for eye health, thank you.
Excellent information and awareness on our precious vision and ways to maintain it, thank you very much. I love the scent and benefits of frankincense and cypress together, great to know my eyes will receive goodies from these oils!
Great information regarding glaucoma! Our eyesight is a very precious thing and I’m thankful for this article explaining how we can get help and what we can do to protect it. Thank you for caring enough to publish these blogs!
I had no idea that essential oils were beneficial for glaucoma!
I get my eyes checked annually and they check each time for glaucoma. I do most of the suggestions but I like the addition of esential oils!
great information on this article. I did not know that diffuser would help with eye issues
Wonderful advice and very enighteneing! At 61, I need this info NOW!
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Christine Sanso
August 19, 2020
Frankincense oil has brought my numbers down in 6months to normal -Around the eye bone top and bottom