Our eyes and the care of them should be paramount.  Choosing the correct eye doctor for you is very important for the protection and early detection of any underlying eye problems or diseases.

The two types of eye doctors are Ophthalmologists and Optometrists.  Both of these eye doctors can diagnose eye diseases, but only the Ophthalmologist performs eye surgery.  Early detection of problems is vital.  Eye problems can range from deteriorating vision, eye injuries, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, uveitis, and many others.  Each of these diseases is a subject on their own, and if you are experiencing any pain in your eyes or vision problems see an eye doctor immediately.  Today we want to talk about the general care of your eyes, and finding natural solutions to eye care.

It goes without saying that a healthy, nutritious eating plan is the first place for you to start, and we have a great plan which we shall tell you about later!

Vitamins, herbs and natural products one can consume help greatly towards perfect vision, and clear beautiful eyes.

VITAMIN E = Macular degeneration and cataracts can be caused by a lack of vitamin E in the body, so eat lots of nuts, pecans, walnuts and cashew nuts.  Always make sure you consult with your physician when planning to take supplements.

ZINC = Zinc and the intake of anti oxidants (eat plenty of red, blue and blackberries) cause a 25% reduction of eye diseases and age related eye degeneration.  Zinc comes in supplement form and I suggest you buy from a reputable nature/health shop.

VITAMIN C = Apart from all the things you already know about healthy vitamin C and how it prevents infection in your body, did you know what an amazing effect it has on the eyes?  Without the adequate amounts of vitamin C in our bodies our eyes will deteriorate.  Without the presence of Vitamin C, foreign molecules and crystallization will occur and result in cataracts and blurred vision.   Drink fresh orange juice each day, or eat the fruit whole rather than relying on bought supplements.

PYCNOGENOL = is a supplement which helps the night vision in your eyes, we all have a purple pigment, which is part of the eye’s retina, and this supplement is vital.  This is also a powerful anti oxidant.

So make sure you are consuming all the vitamins you need each day for clear, healthy eyes, and don’t forget to follow these simple rules for daily eye care –

EYE DROPS will help if you have dry eyes, which feel as if you have small particles in them, some eye drops are called ‘artificial tears’ and these are perfectly safe to use.

EYE STRAIN can be caused if you spend long hours at a computer.  Don’t forget to take breaks every 40 minutes at least and stare at a distant object before continuing to work.

EYE PUFFINESS can be caused by lack of sleep or as we all know, crying.  Apply cool cucumber slices to each eye, rest and meditate while doing this.

Tea bags (cool) can also be applied.

EYE EXPOSURE to the elements, whether too much sun or wind can have a harmful effect on the eyes.  Always wear a good quality pair of sunglasses, even in the wind.

EYE INFECTIONS can be caused by rubbing or touching the eyes with dirty fingers.  Avoid doing this and keep hands clean.

EYE MAKE UP must be removed before going to bed at night, but be careful not to get oily make up remover into your eyes, as you will wake up with red, sore and swollen eyes.

Healthy, strong eyes and vision is yours to have, in this day and age with all the treatments available to one, and with the new laser treatments available, one does not have to endure bad vision for life.  Follow the tips above along with a balanced diet to have healthy vision for life.  One diet that we recommend is Fat Loss 4 Idiots.  Its extremely popular and is the number 1 selling diet on the web right now because of its high success rate.  Learn some more here or read our review.

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