Have You Thought About Eye Health Today?

The eyes are the true windows into one's health, as the eye is the only place in the body where a doctor can have a clear view of our blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissue.

I’m sure no one wants to lose their vision at any point in time. We only learn to value the gift of sight even more when we don’t have it, or when it is not as good as it used to be. The good news is that we can enjoy healthy eyes and good vison for a very long time if we consistently take care of them. Here, I will share some nutrients that will help keep your eyes healthy.

I will begin with Vitamin A. This vitamin is essential for keeping your eyes healthy. Vitamin A is necessary for the proper functioning of the cornea, conjunctiva, and the retina. Vitamin A also provides protection to the lens of the eyes against free radicals. A deficiency of this vitamin can cause night blindness.

Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps protect the eye cells from damage by free radicals. Research suggests that frequent consumption of Vitamin E helps to protect your eyes from age-related macular degeneration and even cataracts in some instances.

Lutein and Zeaxanthin are two antioxidant nutrients that are necessary for good eye function. They serve an essential function in the retina. Studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin can prevent retinal damage and preserve visual function in cases of diabetic retinopathy, even when blood sugar levels are not well controlled. The benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin are not limited to the retina; the health of the lens also depends on them.

Astaxanthin is an extremely powerful antioxidant. It is much more powerful than vitamin E, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Astaxanthin can pass through the blood brain barrier and directly affect the eyes. It prevents light-induced damage, photoreceptor cell damage, ganglion cell damage, and damage to the neurons of the inner retinal layers.

Vitamin C is another major antioxidant that plays a role in eye health.  It is a powerful antioxidant that protects the eyes against damaging free radicals. Vitamin C is required to make collagen, a protein that provides structure to the eye, particularly in the cornea and sclera. Studies found that vitamin C may reduce the risk of cataracts by 45%.

“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.”                                                  ~Matthew 6:22

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