Eye Health Supplements

Even if you currently have excellent eyesight, the quality ingredients in eye health supplements can proactively protect against the risk of developing age-related problems. There are quite a few minerals and vitamins that can protect the cells in your eyes to keep them healthy and strong for longer. All of them have additional positive health benefits that can improve your fitness and enhance different body systems.

These products are meant to augment a healthy lifestyle and nutritional diet. You will get the best results by following your doctor's recommendations in determining which supplement will work best with your current health and any co-occurring conditions. We will give you all the information you need to understand how each supplement can improve your vision health.

 
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Eye Health Problems 

Before we go into what products can be useful for you, it is important to understand a little more about what conditions are commonplace. The eye is a delicate organ, and there are multiple ways that age or injury can damage it. A few of the more common eye health problems include Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Our products can work to strengthen your eye and safeguard your eye health against them.
 

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) 

This is a degenerative disease affecting the macular part of your retina (e.g., the center). It is related to the aging process, and any vision loss it causes is permanent. You can take action now to ensure that the process is slowed to preserve your eyesight. Research has shown that certain minerals and vitamin supplements can noticeably decrease the degeneration rate-specifically, vitamins C and E along with lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, and copper.  

Cataracts

There are multiple causes of cataracts, but mostly they appear due to the natural aging process or an injury. Genetic conditions and medical issues such as unmanaged diabetes can also contribute to the development of cataracts. Because this is such a common occurrence, some quick and relatively simple procedures can replace the lens of the eye with an artificial one. This is an outpatient procedure, and millions of them are implanted each year. Deficiencies in vitamins such as Vitamin A may also increase the risk of cataracts. You can take Vitamin A supplements to ensure your eyes get enough to keep their cells healthy. 

Glaucoma

This can include various afflictions that affect the nerve connecting the eye to the brain. When this is damaged in any way, it can cause vision issues, including temporary or permanent blindness. There is some evidence that taking specific vitamins and flavonoid baicalein can lower the pressure within the eye and protect against glaucoma symptoms.  

Diabetic Retinopathy

Unmanaged high blood sugar over time can damage the blood vessels of the retina. If exhibited, early symptoms are relatively benign, with floaters, dark spots, and problems detecting certain colors being the main signs. Most damage is permanent, but there are things that you can do to slow the progression, and, of course, taking care of your diabetes by adequately monitoring and balancing your blood sugar is the best way to avoid diabetic retinopathy. Multiple supplements can help lower chronically high blood sugar (e.g., Vitamin D, Ginseng, Magnesium, etc.).

What Supplements May Help My Eye Health? 

The following products are designed to help fight off vision problems and keep your eyes clear and healthy for years to come. You should always consult with your doctor before starting any supplements to make sure they complement your current fitness goals. You should also make any lifestyle choices necessary to enhance the effect of these supplements.

Super C

This compound includes Vitamin C, zinc, and other nutrients necessary for ocular health. This is an especially good product for anyone who is known to often suffer from Vitamin C deficiencies. It is also known to boost the immune response.
   

Ginkgo Biloba

This herbal supplement is known the world over. It has been used for generations to successfully treat everything from inflammation, anxiety, and depression to dementia and eye health. This is a supplement that will keep you looking and feeling great.    

Complete Bilberry

The dried fruit and leaves of the Bilberry plant are another naturalist favorite. It can help with circulation, cardiovascular issues, infections, and lowering blood sugar. It is useful for cataracts, eye strain, and glaucoma.

OCU Support

This compound is made up of various ingredients that focus on eye health, including flavonoids and lutein. It can slow age-related macular degeneration.

Selenium

This is an essential mineral found mainly in water and certain foods grown in the ground (it is prevalent in the soil). It is important to the metabolism and thyroid processes. It is also known to reduce the risk of heart disease, slow age-related degeneration, and enhance the immune system.    

Beta Carotene

This red pigment is extracted from fungi, plants, and various foods. It is mostly found in yellow, orange, pink, and red fruits and vegetables. Beta carotene is converted into Vitamin A, a vital nutrient for healthy eyes.

Vitamin E

The fat-soluble nutrient is found in many plants, including seeds, nuts, pumpkins, and peppers. It protects your heart, immune system, ocular health and can decrease the risk of certain cancers.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Found in fish and shellfish, this fatty acid keeps your cells strong and working correctly. You can get a considerable number of benefits from taking this supplement. It is known to help with the following conditions.

• Lowers risk of heart disease 
  
• Improves immune system 
  
• It helps decrease inflammatory responses 
  
• Improves eye health
• Can clear skin outbreaks and regulate skin oil

Vitamins B Multivitamin 

Vitamin B plays a large role in brain health, energy levels, and metabolism within your cells. This multivitamin makes sure that you have enough in your daily intake to keep your brain, heart, eyes, and other systems fortified.

Other Notable Supplements 

Here are some more vital nutrients that you should make sure to include in your daily routine.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin

These are two important carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables that are yellow, orange, pink, and red. Like beta carotene, it can keep your eyes from developing age-related macular degeneration and other vision disorders.
  

Niacin

Niacin can be found in eggs, fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, and fish. It works to protect arteries and cardiovascular health. It is believed that Niacin can help prevent glaucoma. 

Zinc

This nutrient is found in cells throughout your body. This includes the eyes, and when you have a zinc deficiency, it can cause night blindness. Our product ensures you have the proper amount to keep your vision clear during the day and night. 

Vitamin A

This vitamin is vital to healthy cell growth throughout the body, and it plays a large role in the immune system. It supports membranes around your cornea, and when you do not get enough in your diet, it can potentially damage those connections. It can reduce the risk of cataracts, AMD, and oxidative damage.

Relax Your Eyes

Take the time to relax your eyes using various techniques. This especially important for anyone who is glued to their smart devices. We provide a few in the FAQ section below.

Eat Healthily 

Fresh fruits and vegetables are a quick and easy way to get the vitamins that keep the cells in your eye strong. They can lower pressure and improve nerve communication. Good foods for your vision include leafy greens (e.g., kale, spinach, collard greens, etc.), carrots, liver, zucchini, Brussel sprouts, and sweet potatoes.

Get Plenty of Vitamin A 

Vitamin A is essential for eye health, and you can get it through your diet and supplements.

What Activities to Avoid to Keep Your Vision Healthy

There is a wide range of activities and lifestyle choices that can, directly and indirectly, affect your vision health. If you want to keep your sight sharp and clear for longer and stave off any age-related issues, then it is best to avoid the following list of activities.
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• Smoking can lead to cataracts and age-related macular degeneration 
  
• Power tools, especially when used without eye protection, have a high-risk potential 
  
• Eye strain from looking at a screen or page for too long without resting or relaxing your eyes
• Keeping contacts on overnight (unless prescribed to be used in this way) 
  
• Lack of proper vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients in your diet 
  
• Shading your eyes from UV light using a hat or sunglasses can keep your eyes safer 
  
• Avoid harsh chemicals from sprays, liquids, or gas by always wearing eye protection when cleaning or working with these chemicals
  
  

FAQs

Is coffee bad for macular degeneration? 

There are several ingredients in coffee that are actually quite good for age-related degeneration. One is chlorogenic acid, which is an antioxidant present in high amounts. A 2010 South Korean study showed that chlorogenic acid could slow degeneration but not improve vision once it has been affected, so it is best taken preemptively and in addition to other treatments.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

It is important to note how much coffee you drink and what kinds of sugars you add to it can increase your blood sugar levels too high, which can lead to diabetic retinopathy. The benefits decrease the more fat and sugar you put into your coffee drink.

Are bananas good for macular degeneration? 

Any food high in Vitamin C (e.g., bananas, peaches, apples, etc.) can help your eye health. Bananas have the added benefit of containing carotenoid antioxidants as well, making them doubly useful. In addition, there are some foods that should be avoided because they can make macular degeneration worse, including margarine, tropical oils, fatty meats, vegetable shortening, and any processed foods with trans fats.

How can I relax my eye nerves?

If you notice your eyesight has changed significantly in a short period of time, then you will want to go to an eye clinic and have them check it out. However, if you have already done this and you know that eye strain is one of the causes of your problem, then there are some things you can do to fix it without spending a lot of money on medications and other treatments. Eye strain is incredibly common due to the way most entertainment and workplaces rely on digital screens. This kind of stress on your ocular system is known as computer vision syndrome. 

Here are several useful eye relaxation exercises that you can practice at home to help lessen or eliminate any symptoms. 

• Palming
  You should sit in a relaxed position and place your flat palms against your closed eyes to completely cut out all light stimulation. This allows the eyes to relax. Hold this pose for two minutes.  
  
• Accommodation Exercise
  Hold one hand at half your arm's length and the other at full arm's length, both with the index finger pointed up. Focus on the closer finger and then the one behind it. Repeat this for about a minute to two minutes. 
  
• Eye Massage
  Gently massage around the area between your nose and under your eyebrows to relieve stress on the eyes. The pad of your thumb works best using small circular motions.  
  
•  Four Direction Exercise
  Keep your head lifted and straight and then moving only your eyes look up, down, left, and right looking as far in those directions as you can. Repeat this three or four times.  
  
• Butterfly Exercise
  This one is not explicitly meant for eye strain and instead keeps your eyes from drying out when you are doing a lot of reading or work on a computer screen. Relax your face and jaw muscles, and then gently open and close your eyes approximately 20 times.
  
•  Full Eye Relaxation
  Sit straight and look forward. Hold your arm extended in front of you with the thumb pointed up. Identify five points that you are going to look at. They should include your raised thumb, your nose, your arm, and two objects in the room around you. Look at each item for four to six seconds before moving on to the next. Then look at the distance (e.g., far wall, horizon).