FitEyes: Empowering Individuals Living With Glaucoma

FitEyes: Empowering Individuals Living With Glaucoma

Welcome to the FitEyes Podcast, the official voice of the world’s more unique glaucoma and eye health community! Dive into insightful conversations about managing eye pressure, glaucoma treatments, and holistic approaches to eye care. As pioneers in home IOP monitoring (self-tonometry), the FitEyes community has been at the forefront of empowering individuals to take control of their eye health since 2006. Each episode explores diverse topics, including cutting-edge research, nutrition, fitness, alternative and complementary medicine, traditional medical systems like Ayurveda and TCM, and personal success stories from our members. Whether you're navigating glaucoma, someone in your family is, or you are simply passionate about maintaining optimal eye health, this podcast is your trusted companion on the journey to better vision and well-being. Tune in and see the world through a clearer lens!

Episodes

April 1, 2025 24 mins

This podcast episode explores the potential benefits of cod liver oil for eye health, particularly the fermented variety. The hosts discuss historical uses and modern interests, highlighting the traditional processing methods of companies like Green Pasture. They explain the complex workings of the eye and how key nutrients found in cod liver oil, such as vitamins A and D, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, may support various ...

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Explore the significant benefits of magnesium supplements for improving your health and well-being. Often referred to as the "miracle mineral," magnesium plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, from supporting muscle relaxation to enhancing bone strength. By considering magnesium supplementation, you are taking a step towards better health and vitality.

In this comprehensive guide, we will examine the potential advantages ...

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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the groundbreaking 2009 scientific paper, *"Self-Tonometry in Glaucoma Management—Past, Present and Future". This pivotal publication marked the beginning of a revolution in glaucoma care by introducing the concept of self-tonometry to both ophthalmologists and patients. It laid the foundation for empowering glaucoma patients to monitor their intraocular pressure (IOP) at home—a practice th...

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January 3, 2025 25 mins

In this episode, we continue the discussion we started in episode #1. We explore the evolving understanding of intraocular pressure (IOP) and its critical relationship to glaucoma, drawing insights from the 2024 academic article by Dr. Sanjay Asrani and colleagues, "The Relationship Between Intraocular Pressure and Glaucoma: An Evolving Concept."

We discuss the key factors influencing IOP, innovations in measurement technologies, an...

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In this episode, we explore the evolving understanding of intraocular pressure (IOP) and its critical relationship to glaucoma, drawing insights from the 2024 academic article by Dr. Sanjay Asrani and colleagues, "The Relationship Between Intraocular Pressure and Glaucoma: An Evolving Concept."

We discuss the key factors influencing IOP, innovations in measurement technologies, and the limitations of current monitoring approaches. ...

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