From Tulsa World

Dear Dr. Gott: I have an advanced case of glaucoma with only partial vision in my left eye. I came across a delightful after-dinner drink that claims to reduce stroke damage by 80 percent. It is two cups of black coffee, a spoonful of sugar and two ounces of Irish whiskey chilled with ice cubes. Within minutes, my partial vision cleared, and I was able to read again. A few weeks later, my vision worsened, so I drank another glass and my vision cleared.

I have tried altering the drink a bit. I have eliminated the sugar and reduced the coffee to only one (but left the instant coffee at 1 heaping tablespoon). I drink it only when my vision starts to get foggy or I feel uneasy about my eyes. I have used the drink only four times in 10 weeks.

I know this remedy sounds farfetched, but, since first starting this, I have been seen by two doctors at two clinics within two days of each other. Both times, my eye pressures had dropped to normal and appeared to be holding. I hope you will print my letter to share with your readers.

Dear Reader: From a medical standpoint, I must agree that your remedy is quite farfetched.

However, there are possible reasons for the pressure to decrease and your vision to improve. Symptoms can improve when you are in a relaxed stated, such as when you have had a cocktail. Adversely, they can worsen in times of increased stress. I suggest you experiment by listening to calming music, walking around the block or by doing something else that truly relaxes you. If you have positive results, we have the answer.

Irish Whiskey with sugar, black coffee on the rocks? ……….. yuck!