Take Vitamin C and E

• Vitamins C and E are known antioxidants. Antioxidants remove the free radicals in the body that can damage tissues and cells. The book "Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Seniors" by The Editors of Prevention Health Books for Seniors suggests that antioxidants are very useful for the eyes in its chapter "Glaucoma." The editors suggest a daily dose of 2,000 mg of vitamin C every day. A dose of 800 international units of vitamin E should also be taken every day. Vitamin C also helps kill germs and bacteria that may cause eye infections or inflammations. Some drugs used to treat these problems can also raise eye pressures, so trying to prevent eye infections is also important for eye health.
  
  

Exercise

• Exercise is another natural way to lower the eye pressure. It offers many benefits to the eyes. The exercise increases circulation so that more blood flows to the eyes. Exercise also reduces stress and this can help lower the pressure, reports the Mayo Clinic in its article "Glaucoma." Exercise is very useful for some forms of glaucoma like open-angle glaucoma. But other forms of glaucoma may be worsened by exercise. Check with your eye doctor to find out if exercise will be beneficial for your eye pressure problem.
  
  

Take Herbal Remedies

• Herbs are a natural way to treat many health problems, but opinions are mixed on whether herbs can really lower eye pressure. The Mayo Clinic says there is no scientific evidence that herbs alleviate eye pressure. But the book "Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Seniors" recommends gingko biloba as a beneficial herb for lowering eye pressures. It increases blood flow to the eyes and strengthens the optic nerve. Another recommended herb is bilberry. The article "Home Remedies for Glaucoma" on the Homemade Medicine website says that taking bilberry every day reduces the IOP. It is probably a good idea to see an herbalist before taking herbs for elevated eye pressure.