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By Mayo Clinic staffDon't depend on herbal remedies for the primary care of glaucoma. A number of herbal supplements, such as bilberry, are advertised as glaucoma remedies, but have not been proved effective in preventing or treating glaucoma. Herbal supplements should never be used in place of proven therapies, and you should always discuss them with your doctor before trying them.
Since stress may trigger an attack of acute angle-closure glaucoma, you should find healthy ways to cope with stress.
