Don't overstuff, said Harlan. Eating small meals and reasonable portions is often a good strategy to avoid GERD flares. 1  Champagne If you are looking to turn on the romance, look no further than a glass of Champagne. 2  While champagne may trigger reflux for some, it's a better carbonated option than diet soda.
Both open-and closed-angle glaucoma can be secondary when caused by something known. Causes include: 1  Drugs such as corticosteroids. 2  Eye drops that dilate your eyes. 3  Eye diseases such as uveitis (an infection of the middle layer of the eye). 4  Diseases such as diabetes. 5  Eye injury.
The increased pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve, which transmits images to your brain. If the damage continues, glaucoma can lead to permanent vision loss. Without treatment, glaucoma can cause total permanent blindness within a few years. Most people with glaucoma have no early symptoms or pain.