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.
A staggering four million Americans currently have glaucoma, a condition that causes increased pressure to the optic nerves within the eyeball and lead gradually to complete blindness. But perhaps even more surprising is the fact that a great majority of those afflicted have no idea they have glaucoma.