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Heavy metal poisoning

2017-09-06 09:15:48
I am suffering from glaucoma, while I am already taking prescribed drops for my eyes, I explored the heavy metal poisoning impacts optic nerve. Chelation therapy can avoid this. Like to know if is this viable option, what are the prerequisites, what cost does it incur, what time complete therapy takes.
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I am not an expert for chelation therapy. But you can contact Poona preventive cardiology centre for same

Answered2017-09-06 09:30:38

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