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  • Does caffeine make glaucoma worse?


    Question:

    Does caffeine affect glaucoma, and should I limit my intake?


    Answer:

    There may be a small effect of increased intraocular pressure with caffeine consumption. However, there is no evidence that this effect is clinically significant. I would say go ahead and enjoy your coffee, tea or energy drink—always with an “eye” toward reasonable moderation, as in all things.


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    Glaucoma