Glaucoma, which
refers to various eye conditions that
damage the optic
nerve, is the second most common cause of blindness in the U.S. Vitamin C also helps maintain connective tissue in the eye and may prevent macular degeneration.
Soft tissue injuries often
refer to contusions, sprains and strains, but also include whiplash, muscle tears, muscle separation, tendon injuries,
nerve damage, bone bruises, and cartilage
damage.