Letters From Clients: College Student's Glaucoma Scare
For four years I had elevated intraocular pressure, although I had a consistently normal field of vision. This summer with pressure around 24, my doctor recommended Betimol drops, a continuing treatment that alarmed this 20-year-old college student. I wanted a second opinion, and I turned to Dawn Fleetwood. Dawn recommended change in diet to reduce dairy and refined grains and started me on some Chinese herbs. Three days later, my new doctor measured my pressure at 23. Continuing on chinese herbs and eating a healthier diet than the normal college student living in a dorm brought considerable weight loss, more energy, and decreasing intraocular pressure. A two month follow up prompted my doctor to suggest annual or biannual review was now appropriate with pressure at around 18, within the normal range. Dawn helped me address the underlining problems now rather than accept continual treatment of symptoms for many years; I have never felt better nor had a better outlook for my vision.
Jonathan,
New Mexico
Note: Original of the letter in on file in Dawn's office
