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Green Tea for Glaucoma?



Green tea is the new darling of health-conscious people. Its antioxidants and catechins are said to help with everything from weight loss to cancer prevention. Is it good for your eyes? Biomed expert Chi Pui Pang says yes. The value of antioxidants to eye health are well documented. Antioxidants have been found beneficial for eye [...]

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How can a contact lens help glaucoma treatment?



A vitamin E packed contact lens has the potential of preserving the vision of people being treated for glaucoma. While the contact lens can’t repair damage that has been done, it can prevent any further decline in vision. Currently, glaucoma is usually treated with eye drops. These drops are sometimes required several times a day. [...]

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