In addition to buying the best designer eyeglasses, contacts and sunglasses for your eyes, you should also supplement your eye care regime with a healthy diet, exercise and vitamins. Some supplements target the health of the eye specifically, and are beneficial to people intent on maintaining or improving eye health. Some of these supplements are listed below, but all should be taken after talking with a doctor, and in tandem with a healthy lifestyle. For healthy eyes, just remember your ABCs:
Vitamin A is necessary for healing wounds in the body, which would otherwise lower your immune system. Meanwhile, A is also used for increasing night vision
Vitamin B complex (a compellation of various B vitamins) is useful in reducing inflammation and preventing vascular problems associated with the retina. B vitamins are also useful for energy boosts as well as healthy blood flow and stress relief.
Vitamin C not only promotes a healthy system with an infusion of antioxidants, but can also help reduce the risk of cataracts. If you are genetically prone to cataracts then supplement your diet with vitamin C, or eat fruits rich in C.
Vitamin D is essential to skin health, and hordes of people suffer from vitamin D deficiencies, especially in the winter when time outdoors is less frequent. Increased but safe amounts of vitamin D are associated with lower cases of macular degeneration, which can lead to blindness.
Vitamin E helps to reduce the risk of Cataracts, as well as promotes healthy skin and hair. A healthy immune system is always beneficial so weaknesses elsewhere in the body detract from your body’s maintenance on your eyes.
So, for healthy eyes, just remember your ABCs.
