A daily cup of tea slashes the risk of developing a serious eye condition. People who drink a cup of hot tea at least once a day are 74 per cent less likely to be diagnosed with glaucoma - a severe eye problem. But coffee, iced tea and soft drinks don't seem to make any difference, the researchers found.
The University of California team found a significant link between tea and glaucoma. Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of blindness, causes fluid pressure to build up inside the eye, damaging the optic nerve.
The scientists believe the antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatory chemicals in tea may play a role in protecting against this process. Glaucoma becomes more common with age, and is a significant cause of blindness.
Tea is a healthy drink, rich in antioxidant polyphenols such as tea catechins and other flavonoids. However, in this research it wasn't the type of tea or its strength that appeared protective, rather the temperature at which it was drunk.
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