Small, crowded optic discs with minimal cupping represent an anatomical risk factor, while systemic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea increase susceptibility
But the high price of these drugs, which can cost $700 to $1,400 a month before any insurance or rebates kick in, has raised issues among employers and health insurance companies that decide whether to pay for them, according to KFFs 2024 benchmark Employer Health Survey, which included a random-sample of more than 2,100 large and small employers
All of which can support recovery, repair and optimize resilience
Protein-rich foods (fish, poultry, eggs, legumes), soluble fibres (oats, barley, vegetables, fruits), and fermentable fibres (resistant starch from cooked and cooled potatoes, green bananas) are most effective
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