Age-related cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy are among the leading causes for loss of vision. This is especially the case when you use the computer a lot. As with many degenerative conditions, the best approach is a course of prevention, combined with nutrients shown in numerous clinical studies to support healthy vision. A number of nutrients have been extensively studied for their ability to treat a wide variety of vision-related conditions by preventing the damage caused by free radical activity and by enhancing the delivery of blood and oxygen to the retina to help repair tissues.
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Bilberry Extract
Bilberry extract contains anthocyanosides, potent antioxidants that assist in maintaining the integrity of collagen structures in the eyes reducing leakage of fine capillaries in the retina. Bilberry pigment helps produce visual purple, an important chemical that helps convert light into electrical signals for the brain. Bilberry has traditionally been recommended for reducing eyestrain and improving night vision due to its ability to enhance vision in low light conditions often encountered by pilots and military personnel. Bilberry also reduces general eyestrain, which makes it particularly beneficial for students, computer operators, and anyone who must use their eyes for long periods without rest.
Promotes optimal night vision*
Protects against eye strain*
Scavenges free radicals that cause premature aging and cellular damage*
Relieves “computer” eyes*
Improves vascular integrity*
May reduce eye tissue damage*
Grape Seed Extract
Has been shown to slow progression of macular degeneration and cataracts. Grape seed extract improves blood flow in the eye's tiny vessels, where certain eye diseases can cause blockages and impairments that result in vision damage. Cataracts are an example. The extract's antioxidant powers are of particular value in warding off the free-radical damage so frequently cited as the leading cause of macular degeneration.
People who stare at computer monitors for extended periods may benefit from taking grape seed extract. The findings of one recent study indicate that 300 mg, taken daily, will ease eyestrain and enhance perception of contrast after just 60 days.
Quercetin
Quercetin is a plant phytochemical (flavonoid) similar to, and in some ways, more powerful than vitamin C. Quercetin prevents the vascular damage caused by LDL oxidation, shields the eye against free radicals, modulates nitric oxide production and prevents collagen breakdown.
Taurine
Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that stabilizes membranes, protects against free radicals, and is an ocular housekeeper, helping the macrophages in the retina eliminate debris from the photoreceptor cells. Taurine is necessary for the chemical reactions that produce normal vision, and deficiencies are associated with retinal degeneration. Besides protecting the retina, taurine may help prevent and possibly reverse age-related cataracts. When taurine is deficient, physicians often observe retinal decline. In one study of patients with primary open angle glaucoma (OAG) the fluid discharge efficacy almost doubled after treatment with taurine. In addition, taurine counterbalances excessive levels of glutamate and excitatory neurotransmitters and protects ocular tissue against oxidative stress and ischemia.
Lipoic Acid
A broad range of free radicals are rendered helpless by lipoic acid, a fat- and water-soluble antioxidant. Lipoic acid has been shown to prevent cataracts and diabetic nerve damage by eliminating oxidative stress, improving glucose utilization, and increasing blood flow to the nerves. In addition, lipoic acid recycles dietary antioxidants like vitamin E and raises glutathione levels. In one group of 45 patients with OAG, visual function and liquid drainage improved in approximately 50 percent of the subjects taking lipoic acid in comparison to controls.
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo biloba is a potent free radical scavenger that supports healthy vision by preventing free radical damage commonly seen in eye diseases such as macular degeneration. A number of experimental studies suggest that ginkgo extracts are potentially useful for treating retinal damage induced by a variety of disorders. When German scientists tested ginkgo’s protective effects on the retinas of twenty-five older people they found that the herb dramatically improved vision in all subjects after only four weeks of treatment. According to the researchers, ginkgo caused a “significant increase in retinal sensitivity.”
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