However, in some cases, vision may be reduced due to our eating habits. So, Coffee lovers should beware. If this drink is too much in your diet, then there is a chance that in the future you will suffer from glaucomawrites the British edition Express.
The popular drink contains a lot of caffeine – because of it, blood pressure rises, as well as intraocular pressure, which just can provoke the appearance of glaucoma. The disease damages the optic nerve. Blind areas appear in the field of vision, which become larger and larger – you can not notice them for a long time.
Scientists at Harvard Medical School study – 78,977 women and 41,202 men took part in it. All participants were at least 40 years old. After analyzing the data, the experts came to the conclusion that coffee can indeed be the culprit of a dangerous disease. So, a “dangerous dose” of a hot drink – three or more cups a day.
However, do not think that all coffee lovers are at risk. The scientists also found that some people who suffered from glaucoma had a family history of the disease. Besides, they Loved other caffeinated drinks as well.
