INTERESTING EYE NEWS & CLINICAL PEARLS

 According to this study :  After 6 weeks of adding the 360 breathing technique (deep breathing six cycles per minute for 5 minutes, three times per day) to pharmacological glaucoma treatment, patients on average had a reduction of their intraocular pressure by roughly 2.5mmHg.  The study concludes: "365 breathing technique can reduce IOP, serum cortisol and improve autonomic dysfunction in glaucoma patients."

 According to this study : acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, commonly used in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease, decreases the risk of macular degeneration by 6%.  

 This review of a German study indicated that children born with lower birthweight, regardless of term, have a higher rate of increased vertical cup to disc ratio as adults, and possibly lower retinal nerve reserve.