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  • Public Health
  • Lifestyle Medicine

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  • Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss worldwide.
  • Its pathogenesis is multifactorial, extending beyond intraocular pressure (IOP).
  • Despite existing IOP-lowering treatments, progressive vision loss persists, highlighting the need for additional therapeutic targets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate current evidence on lifestyle factors influencing glaucoma risk and progression.
  • To identify modifiable factors for potential glaucoma prevention and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative literature review was performed using PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Cochrane Library.
  • Searched for peer-reviewed studies from August 2009 to October 2024.
  • Keywords included glaucoma, IOP, lifestyle factors (diet, sleep, alcohol, smoking, BMI, caffeine), and stress-related interventions.

Main Results:

  • Mindfulness-based stress reduction, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and sleep apnea management may reduce IOP fluctuations and neuroinflammation.
  • A healthy diet, maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI), and regular physical activity show potential in reducing glaucoma risk.

Conclusions:

  • Lifestyle modifications show promise as a complementary approach to conventional glaucoma management.
  • Further research is essential to establish evidence-based associations between specific lifestyle factors and glaucoma outcomes.