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Those interested in the use of magnesium in glaucoma may wish to look at the journal, Ophthalmology Vol. 209, 1995, for a discussion of twice daily dosage of magnesium in controlling pressure. Also, the publication "Understanding and Living with Glaucoma", from the Glaucoma Research Foundation, notes that Normal Tension Glaucoma is often associated with cardiovascular disease such as irregular heart rhythm. Irregular heart rhythms are often controlled by magnesium. Perhaps magnesium may also be a clue to NTG.

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Make that journal name Ophthalmologica (as shown in Mark’s post).

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Mark may have missed earlier posts of mine when he inquired: > Is >there a scientific article on B12 concerning improvement of visual >field?>

Please see Glaucoma 1992: 14: pages 167-170, Effects of Long Term Treatment of Glaucoma with Vitamin B-12. This is a five year study where those receiving B-12 either stopped losing fields, or showed improvements in their fields. Also note the German Journal of Ophthalmology 1993, Aug, Vol 2. pages 234-240, Uncommon Chiasmal Lesions. In a 28 year old woman. "parenteral vitamin B-12 substitution led to an almost complete recovery of visual field defects" ((bitemporal hemianopia, junction scotoma, optic neuritis).

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Mark posted a report on magnesium. I would like to draw special attention to one sentence: >After 4 weeks of treatment, the visual fields tended  to improve.<

What this is speaking of, to me, is RESTORATION OF LOST VISION. The article also discusses improvement in circulation. From my reading, I have learned that magnesium has a role to play in reduction of deposits in blood vessels providing for better bloodflow, and well as improving muscle function (which may also affect blood and aqueous fluid flow in the eye). So now we have two substances said to improve visual fields–magnesium, and vitamin B-12. HOWEVER, neither of these nutrients should be taken without a physician’s consultation as there could be interference with medications a person is taking or, in the case of magnesium, electrolyte balances which could affect heart function. (Note: this is not a professional response)

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Hi; Dr. Robert Ritch responds: No one has ever looked at this to my knowledge. However, since this is the second posting I’ve seen lately, I will repost it on glaucoma-net. I would assume that of the 300 or so people on it worldwide, someone will have the time to do a prospective study. Dr Flammer (Switzerland), by the way, is a leading proponent of vascular abnormalities in glaucoma and a highly published and well respected researcher. http://www.web-xpress.com/gany http://www.web-xpress.com/nygri RealVirtual…@wxs.net (Mark) wrote: >Title >     The influence of magnesium on visual field and peripheral >vasospasm in glaucoma. >Author >     Gaspar AZ; Gasser P; Flammer J >Address >     University Eye Clinic, Basel, Switzerland. >Source >     Ophthalmologica, 209(1):11-3 1995 >Abstract >     Previous studies indicated calcium channel blockers to be of some >help for normal-tension glaucoma patients

   <snip> – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Publication Type >     JOURNAL ARTICLE >ISSN >     0030-3755 >Country of Publication >     SWITZERLAND

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On 15 Dec 1998 19:20:47 GMT, halt…@aol.com (Halterb) wrote: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Mark posted a report on magnesium. I would like to draw special attention to >one sentence: >>After 4 weeks of treatment, the visual fields tended  to improve.< >What this is speaking of, to me, is RESTORATION OF LOST VISION. The article >also discusses improvement in circulation. From my reading, I have learned that >magnesium has a role to play in reduction of deposits in blood vessels >providing for better bloodflow, and well as improving muscle function (which >may also affect blood and aqueous fluid flow in the eye). >So now we have two substances said to improve visual fields–magnesium, and >vitamin B-12. HOWEVER, neither of these nutrients should be taken without a >physician’s consultation as there could be interference with medications a >person is taking or, in the case of magnesium, electrolyte balances which could >affect heart function. >(Note: this is not a professional response)

Although the medium is virtual I only believe in real virtuality. Is there a scientific article on B12 concerning improvement of visual field? (Science is the new religion…) About magnesium, dosis, toxity etc. you may read a lot at: http://www.healthy.net/library/books/haas/minerals/mg.htm ~Mark

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I will definitely try the magnesium, along with the Vit. B12. I had heard about them from other sources.  It is time to try it. BB normal tension glaucoma/vasospasms of optic vessels per Doplar of both eyes. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->n conclusion, magnesium improves the peripheral circulation and seems >to have a beneficial effect >     on the visual field in glaucoma patients with vasospasm.

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>I was just diagnosed with hypertension about 2 months ago. The doctor >.told me I measured 30 in the left eye and close to that in the right. >The doctor perscribed magnesium. I take two 400 mg capsules a day, one >in the morning and one at night. My eye pressure has gone down by 2 to >3 units each month since then. At my last checkup I measured 24/23. >Has anyone else ever heard of this? I was pretty suprised having a >The recommended dosage for magnesium is 350 mg / day for adults

Hi, I found an article about magnesium and glaucoma: ******************************************** Title      The influence of magnesium on visual field and peripheral vasospasm in glaucoma. Author      Gaspar AZ; Gasser P; Flammer J Address      University Eye Clinic, Basel, Switzerland. Source      Ophthalmologica, 209(1):11-3 1995 Abstract      Previous studies indicated calcium channel blockers to be of some help for normal-tension glaucoma patients. The      present study evaluates the effect of magnesium, a ‘physiological calcium blocker’, in 10 glaucoma patients (6 with      primary open-angle glaucoma, 4 with normal-tension glaucoma). All patients had a digital cold-induced vasospasm.      Magnesium (121.5 mg) was administered twice a day for a month. After 4 weeks of treatment, the visual fields tended      to improve. All three video-nailfold-capillaroscopic parameters [blood cell velocity (in mm/s) before and after cooling,      cold-induced blood flow cessation (in seconds) as well as the number of capillaries per microscopic field which showed      such a blood flow cessation] as well as digital temperature improved significantly. Systemic blood pressure and pulse      rate remained stable. In conclusion, magnesium improves the peripheral circulation and seems to have a beneficial effect      on the visual field in glaucoma patients with vasospasm. Language      Eng Unique Identifier      95231863 Publication Type      JOURNAL ARTICLE ISSN      0030-3755 Country of Publication      SWITZERLAND ********************** I hope this is of use to all. ~Mark

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