Meditation: An effective new therapy to reduce eye pressure in primary open-angle glaucoma

(Institute for Medical Psychology, Otto-v.-Guericke University Magdeburg) A new era in the management of glaucoma is ushered in by a landmark study published in the Journal of Glaucoma, Official Journal of the World Glaucoma Association. Patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) showed significant improvements of both ocular and general health after participating in a program of mindful meditation focused on breathing compared to the control group that did not partake.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news