When oxidative stress remains high, it causes damage to various cells in the body. Diseases differ depending on which cells are damaged.

For example, damage to liver cells can cause hepatitis and cirrhosis, brain cells can cause dementia, pancreatic cells can cause pancreatitis, and damage to eye cells can lead to glaucoma and cataracts.

Glaucoma, Cataracts and Diabetes

Glaucoma and cataracts are completely different diseases. However, it has become clear that both are related to oxidative stress.

To begin with, glaucoma is caused by the presence of water (aqueous humor) in the eye to maintain normal intraocular pressure, the pressure inside the eye. The normal state is one in which this aqueous humor can move freely in and out of the eye.

However, when the outlet of the water does not flow properly due to oxidative stress, intraocular pressure, or pressure in the eye, rises, and this condition continues over a long period of time, causing pressure and damage to the retina.

On the other hand, a cataract is a disease in which the lens inside the eye that processes light coming in from the outside and transmits it to the retina becomes cloudy and cannot process the light properly. This is also caused by oxidative stress.

The chance of developing this cataract is higher in diabetics. This is because when blood sugar levels are high, oxidative stress is also high. Therefore, if blood glucose levels continue to be high, the probability of developing cataracts will increase.

In this way, diseases related to oxidative stress are very troublesome because they are likely to lead to other diseases as well.

Dry Eye

One of the eye diseases is called “dry eye”.

Dry eye is a disease in which the secretion of water (tears) to lubricate the surface of the eye is low.

This moisture is very important to protect the eyes. When the moisture in the eyes decreases, there is a danger of dry eyes, fatigue, blurred vision, and damage to the eyeball.

In particular, the use of contact lenses can also cause this dry eye. Some people say that they often wear contacts and cannot do without eye drops to moisten their dry eyes.

Thus, dry eyes are a condition in which there is little moisture in the eyes, but if you have symptoms of so-called dry mouth, in which it is difficult to produce saliva as well as eyes, you may have an autoimmune disease called Sjogren’s syndrome.

When water and other substances that are normally secreted to protect the body are no longer secreted, and this condition continues, various parts of the body become damaged. This is not simply a matter of replenishing the dryness of the skin, but is caused by the immune system not being able to control it properly.

Sjogren’s syndrome has also been shown to be caused by elevated oxidative stress in the blood.

Finally.

Since oxidative stress plays a major role in eye diseases, lowering oxidative stress may improve the symptoms. In addition, a lifestyle that lowers oxidative stress can lead to the prevention of such diseases.

In addition, many diseases related to oxidative stress are caused by high oxidative stress, which may lead to other diseases related to oxidative stress.

If you are experiencing any symptoms, it is important to see a specialist as soon as possible for proper treatment, and to maintain a lifestyle that lowers oxidative stress.