Medical Condition Glaucoma

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 365 - glaucoma

Active Ingredients used for Glaucoma:

Danshen, Ginkgo, Melatonin

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
danshen (salvia miltiorrhiza)	danshen may be beneficial in glaucoma therapy, but further studies are needed in humans before a clear conclusion can be drawn. danshen should not be used in place of more proven therapies, and patients with glaucoma should be evaluated by a qualified eye care specialist.	c
ginkgo (ginkgo biloba l.)	it is not clear if ginkgo may improve intraocular pressure and blood flow in patients with glaucoma. some study results conflict or have not been significant. further research is needed before a recommendation can be made.	c
melatonin	it has been theorized that high doses of melatonin may increase intraocular pressure and the risk of glaucoma, age-related maculopathy and myopia, or retinal damage. however, there is preliminary evidence that melatonin may actually decrease intraocular pressure in the eye and delay macular degeneration, and it has been suggested as a possible therapy for glaucoma. additional study is necessary in this area. patients with glaucoma taking melatonin should be monitored by a healthcare	c

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.