Sometimes this response is most pronounced when one drinks a glass of whole milk just before bedtime to treat heartburn and induce sleep, as ritual and old wives' tales have suggested. Whole milk and dairy products may worsen acid reflux of GERD because of the fat contained in those food products.
Glaucoma is a condition that causes damage to your eye's optic nerve and gets worse over time. It's often linked to a buildup of pressure inside your eye. Glaucoma tends to be inherited and may not show up until later in life.
Glaucoma is characterized by damage to the optic nerve, resulting in unrelieved pressure inside the eye and fluid buildup. The cause is unknown but is probably genetic. Permanent impairment can range from loss of peripheral vision to severe vision loss.