Retinal Artery Occlusion
Facts:
Certain nutrients such as lutein, zeaxanthin, vinpocetine,
l-lysine, a number of vitamins & enzymes, and fish oil may help
a Retinal Artery Occlusion and preserve vision. Some research
indicates that daily use of Microcurrent Stimulation may help preserve
vision as well.
Overview:
A retinal artery occlusion occurs when the central retinal artery or one of the arteries that branch off of it becomes blocked. This blockage is typically caused by a tiny embolus (clot) in the blood stream. The occlusion decreases the oxygen supply to the area of the retina nourished by the affected artery, causing permanent vision loss.
Symptoms:
- Transient loss of vision prior to the artery occlusion (in some cases)
Central artery occlusion
- Sudden, painless and complete loss of vision in one eye
Branch artery occlusion
- Sudden, painless, partial loss of vision in one eye
Causes:
This condition is due to the blocking of an artery in or near the retina.
The following conditions increase the risk of problems that may affect the vessels of the eye:
- High cholesterol
- Heart disease
- Arteriosclerosis
- Hypertension
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
Conventional Treatment:
Unfortunately, there is no treatment that can consistently restore vision lost from an artery occlusion. However, if it is caught within the first hour and treatment is initiated immediately, recovery is possible in rare cases.
Complementary Treatment:
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Recommended Vitamins, Supplements, Herbs & Other Nutritional Products
Since we consider most eye conditions to be a reflection of the health of the whole body, lifestyle choices and diet can play a major factor in getting and maintaining good vision. Below are some recommendations:
- The Vision Diet - recommended in Natural Eye Care: An Encyclopedia on CD, authored by Marc Grossman, O.D., L.Ac. and Michael Edson, MS, L.Ac. This CD covers 29 major eye conditions including Central Retinal Vein Occlusion with specific nutrient, diet, exercise and juicing instructions by eye condition, plus much more.
- Reduce or eliminate drinking caffeine and sodas, avoid aspartame (labeled diet foods)and man made fats (corn oil and safflower oil, trans fats and hydrogenated vegetable oils including canola oil, and especially margarines).
- Eliminate deep fat fried foods, monosodium glutanate (MSG) used as a flavor enhancer which is a potential retinal toxin (Inv Oph 1996; 37: 1618-24), and fat blockers like Olestra which impair the absorption of carotenoids (Argus, August 1996;19:18:July 1996;19:22). Eating greater amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol appear to increase the risk of
AMD.
- Limit your alcohol consumption to 1 glass of red wine at night. Alcohol interferes with liver functions, reducing protective glutathione levels (Alcohol 1993;10;469-75).
- Eliminate smoking. Smoking among other things produces cyanide, a retinal toxin.
- Supplement your diet with an excellent eye multivitamin such as Vital Eyes Complete. This formula is the most comprehensive eye multi formula on we have found, and an organic green drink daily.
- Limit the amount of medications (both prescription and non-prescription as much as possible. Make sure to work closely with your doctor.
- Exercise daily - do at least 20 minutes of aerobic exercise daily. Walking and swimming are two excellent forms of exercise.
- Managing your emotional health is very important in maintaining physical health. Fear (fear of failure, responsibility, of being alone, of death, etc.) is at the root of many of life’s problems, and is a major factor in many diseases. Take up the practice of meditation, yoga, tai chi, walks in the woods or prayer on a daily basis.
