You can replace your phone, your car, even your laptop — but not your eyesight.

Yet millions lose it quietly, without pain or warning.

The culprit? 

Glaucoma — the silent thief of sight.

👁️ What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma slowly damages the optic nerve.

It’s one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness, especially after 60, 

and often shows no symptoms until late stages.

🔍 Why It Happens

Several hidden stresses combine to harm the eye:

⚠️ High pressure (IOP - intraocular pressure) – Like water pressure that’s too strong, it squeezes the optic nerve.

⚠️ Oxidative stress – Free radicals act like rust, corroding nerve tissue.

⚠️ Mitochondrial fatigue – The eye’s “batteries” lose charge and repair power.

⚠️ Chronic inflammation – A slow, smouldering fire that damages healthy cells.

⚠️ Glutamate overload – Overactive signals burn out nerve connections.

Together they trigger cell death (apoptosis) — and lost cells can’t grow back.

⚙️ Beyond Pressure

Lowering eye pressure is vital, but glaucoma is also a metabolic and inflammatory disease.

Real protection must reach the cellular level — 

keeping the optic nerve energised, calm, and free from oxidative stress.

Healthy habits, good circulation, and targeted nutrients help your eyes cope with daily “oxidative traffic” and stay resilient.

🌿 The Power of Nutrients

Natural compounds called flavonoids attract scientists for their ability to:

✅ Neutralise oxidative “rust”

✅ Support mitochondrial energy

✅ Reduce inflammation

✅ Strengthen nerve survival

Among them, quercetin — a key antioxidant in AmCELL — stands out.

Research shows it protects retinal nerve cells, boosts energy, and may help preserve vision in glaucoma.

Clinical studies are already exploring quercetin-based therapies to complement standard treatments.

🔜 Next in the Series

“Quercetin: Your Eye’s Natural Bodyguard” — how this antioxidant in AmCELL shields your eye’s wiring, cools inflammation, and keeps your vision strong.

References:

Chrysostomou, V., Rezania, F., Trounce, I. A., & Crowston, J. G. (2013). Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in glaucoma. Current opinion in pharmacology, 13(1), 12-15.

Gao, F. J., Zhang, S. H., Xu, P., Yang, B. Q., Zhang, R., Cheng, Y., ... & Wu, J. H. (2017). Quercetin declines apoptosis, ameliorates mitochondrial function and improves retinal ganglion cell survival and function in in vivo model of glaucoma in rat and retinal ganglion cell culture in vitro. Frontiers in molecular neuroscience, 10, 285.

Maher, P., & Hanneken, A. (2005). Flavonoids protect retinal ganglion cells from oxidative stress–induced death. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 46(12), 4796-4803.

Zhang, Y., Huang, S., Xie, B., & Zhong, Y. (2024). Aging, cellular senescence, and glaucoma. Aging and disease, 15(2), 546.