Eyesight: Drink enjoyed by billions could be linked to 'leading' cause of blindness
msn.comeye to the brain, becomes damaged. If not diagnosed and treated early it could ultimately lead to blindness. The drink in question is coffee - due to the amount of caffeine it contains.
Vision Direct says: "Consistently going above the recommended amount could impact your health and vision, as it puts you in higher risk of developing chronic conditions such as glaucoma. "It explains: "Caffeinated drinks are known to increase blood pressure, as well as pressure in your eyes. "Consistently high levels of eye pressure are known to cause glaucoma, so there could easily be a link between your coffee habit and one of the world's leading causes of blindness. "READ MORE: Asda employee shares red flag skin cancer symptom that led to terminal diagnosisMore specifically, a study carried out by Harvard Medical School in 2012 concluded there was a link between drinking three or more cups of coffee and the risk of developing exfoliation glaucoma. "This happens when a build-up of fluid in the eyes turns up the pressure on the optic nerves," Vision Direct says. "While this study could show a link, it doesn't mean that if you drink lots of coffee you'll definitely develop glaucoma. "For example, many participants of the study had a family history of glaucoma, which has been proven to be a key factor in developing the condition. "It's all about how your body handles caffeine - so it's far from a one size fits all approach. "These results are also based on regular overconsumption: more about consistently having three or more cups of coffee every day, rather than drinking an extra cup on a busy Monday.
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