
Can drinking honey water help reduce intraocular pressure in diabetes?
Disease description:
I was diagnosed with diabetes last week, and my intraocular pressure is currently a bit high. I heard that drinking honey water may help lower it. May I ask if drinking honey water can reduce intraocular pressure in people with diabetes?

Drinking honey water does not lower intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with diabetes, primarily for the following reasons:
1. Main components of honey water: The primary components of honey water are sugars, including glucose and fructose. These sugars mainly serve to raise blood glucose levels, rather than reduce intraocular pressure.
2. Relationship between intraocular pressure and blood glucose: Intraocular pressure is the pressure exerted by the contents of the eye on the eye wall and is not directly related to blood glucose levels. Therefore, attempting to lower intraocular pressure by regulating blood glucose levels is not scientifically supported.
3. Methods for reducing intraocular pressure: Lowering intraocular pressure requires professional ophthalmic treatments, including medication and surgical interventions. Honey water is not an effective method for reducing intraocular pressure.
Patients with elevated intraocular pressure should seek timely medical attention and follow professional medical advice for treatment. Additionally, diabetic patients should also focus on controlling their blood glucose levels to avoid adverse effects caused by blood sugar fluctuations.