The cupping theory was mistakenly introduced into the ophthalmology field in the 1850s. The lamina cribrosa appears to be sinking resulting in the peripheral-to-central axotomy of nerve fibers at the scleral edge.
You described the disease so well but no hope of true and lasting healing is mentioned. What are the factors contributing to this? Could it be, unhealthy lfestyle, pollution, radiation, processed food and drinks, sugar, alcohol, smoking... what is is the cause? Medication and surgery has come a long way only to bring sideffects more than it ever cured...
Hi as a low tension glaucoma patient on max medical therapy I was very interested to hear of Prof Gazzard's advice wrt nicotinamide at approx 31mins into the webcast - what dose is advised please? Many thanks
