Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this complex biochemical process, calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function.
Closed-angle glaucoma is more common in women. Glaucoma has been called the silent thief of sight because the loss of vision usually occurs slowly over a long period of time. Worldwide, glaucoma is the second-leading cause of blindness after cataracts.
Can drinking alcohol cause glaucoma?   Drinking alcohol does not seem to be related to the development of glaucoma. It is most common in people who have a family history of glaucoma, people who are nearsighteâ¦d or diabetic, people suffering from other diseases of the eye and those who smoke.