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Good Eyesight Helps Us See The World In All Its Brightness But What Can We Do To Hep Protect It?
Many of us don’t check our eyesight until something really drastic happens. In my case, my glasses just were working that well anymore. So what can we do on a daily basis to help protect our eyes from glare, UV rays and all of the other dangers? Here are 10 tips you can use to help protect your eyesight:
Beta Carotene Helps Eyesight
Carrots, sweet potatoes are well known sources of beta carotene which the body changes to vitamin A. Vitamin A is an antioxidant that helps eyesight by protecting eyes from free radicals that can cause retinal damage.
The European Blueberry Link To Better Eyesight
Bilberry, known as the European Blueberry, is rich in anthocyanins, which is responsible for its deep rich colouring. Bilberries have much higher oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) which means that it’s a great source of antioxidants. Research also shows that the anthocyanins in bilberries are much more effective than those in its blueberry cousin at reducing cell damage caused by inflammation. Clinical studies have shown that bilberry helps to protect eyes by
- reducing symptoms occurring in the eyes from excessive computer use,
- maintaining blood vessels in the eyes and
- stabilizing the connective tissue in the eyes and
- reduces the occurrence of diabetic retinopathy
Vitamin E Helps Eyesight Degeneration
This is a fat soluble substance found in certain foods such as olive oil, almonds, walnuts, soybean oil and other nuts and vegetables. There is a lot of alternative medicine research that suggests that Vitamin E is essential to protect eyes from the further effects of macular degeneration. One very interesting note is that while many in the standard medical community is still researching the abilities of Vitamin E to protect eyesight, retinopathy is a known effect of Vitamin E deficiency.
Protect Eyesight From Light With Lutein & Zeaxanthin
In an attempt to protect itself from the damaging effects of light, the retina accumulates two substances: Lutein and zeaxanthin. These carotenoids absorb damaging blue and near -ultraviolet light that are known causes of damage to the macula, which is responsible for visual acuity. Not only are eggs good sources of lutein and zeaxanthin so are dark leafy green vegetables such as collard greens/kale/ spinach/broccoli/zucchini, spices such as paprika, and fruits such as kiwi and goji berry.
Vitamin C, the Super-antioxidant for Great Eyesight
Vitamin C is known as a super-antioxidant because it effective protection against free radicals including those affecting your eyesight. Great sources of Vitamin C are citrus fruits, strawberries, red bell peppers, just to name a few
Protect Eyesight with Shades
Wearing sunglasses, especially during the high sun of the afternoon goes a long way in protecting your eyes from damage down the line. While any shades are better than none, the best protection comes from those with labels specifying UVA/UVB protection and those that provide peripheral protection as well.
The DHA Connection to Better Eyesight
We all know that Omega-3 fatty acid does wonders. But a certain omega-3 fatty acid in fish called Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) may help protect eyes in addition to repairing damage and keeping arteries clean! This form of Omega-3 is found in fatty fish such as tuna. If you can’t stand fish, DHA is also present in flaxseed, walnuts, mustard/turnip/collard greens kale, arugula, Swiss chard, and spinach.
Help Improve Your Eyesight With Some Wine (sort of)
In one of my previous articles on the Health Benefits of 4 Fruits & Vegetables, I mentioned a compound called Resveratrol that was present in wine. Well, according to research, resveratrol is shown to hinder the growth of pathogens in new blood vessels. If you are not a wine drinker, then that’s OK. Resveratrol is present in grapes (darker the better), blueberries, and even peanuts.
Ginkgo, Good For Memory and Eyesight
Ginkgo is an herb that has been around for thousands of years and is known to help with memory disorders. It works by opening up the blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the brain and, by extension, the eyes. The ginkgo leaf extract seems to improve eyesight for people with normal tension glaucoma.
The Zinc/Eyesight Connection
Zinc is a known remedy for colds but it’s also a great antioxidant that can help prevent damage caused by inflammation. As with ginkgo, you want to be careful with zinc as too much can result in hair loss. If you are a seafood lover you’ll be happy to know that oysters and liver are the highest sources of natural mineral zinc, as are lean cuts of pork or beef, and legumes such as beans.
Now I know I said 10 tips but here is one more that I just had to throw in.
Get Better Eyesight With Curry
Specifically turmeric has an antioxidant called curcumin which research shows helps to delay the onset of cataracts in mice. Another great reason to partake in those spicy curry dishes.
While nothing can prevent weakening eyesight, what we do in the present will definitely have an effect on how we see the world in the future.
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Dianne I like you heathly articles they are a great source of info. I feel like the bottom line is that we have to drop the junk and start taking care of our bodies because we only have one.. by the way how’s your farm doing?
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Hey Kezanari! Basically, that’s what it boils down to. My eating habits have changed a lot since moving here because a lot of the food is homemade from scratch. I just had an experience where we caught a chicken, seasoned it and had it for dinner that evening.
The farm is doing nicely. We’re coming up on the dry season so little rain but the plants are working. THEN on Feb 6 one of our pregnant goats gave birth so now we have two cute little kids with 2 more on the way within the next month. Thanks for asking!
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After reading this article I should take care more my diet.I mean there are many substances in our food such as lutein, zeaxanthin and many more that helps our eyesight and our health in general and we don’t know that there are.We have been informed about the basic like vitamin e or vitamin c and their benefits, but but is needed a closer look to our health diet.Thank you for sharing, it was really helpful.
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Glad you thought so Aida! By the way, great blog! I have a FB group called From Farm to Table so I hear you about growing what you eat!
such post are of great importance nowadays…really interesting to share with my friends…
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That is awesome to hear Prakhar! Thank you!
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With as much time as I spend at the computer I will definitely be checking out Bilberry. Thanks so much for the tips! I especially love the last one, it gives me an excuse to order in Indian food again
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You know, I’m all about more curry! Enjoy!
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I always wear my sunglasses. I find that my eyes squint up without them, whether it’s sunny or not, and I just feel better with them on.
And I’m excited about the curry – my mother is sending me a soup with curry in it – so that’s perfect timing.
I am a big believer in preventative medicine – and protecting your eyes is super important to your future eyesight. It’s just something not a lot of people think about before it’s to late.
Hi Kari!
I’ve been wearing my contacts and finally found these shades I thought I’d lost. I wear those every time I go outside because the sun can get brutal at around 10am. Glad to hear that you’re getting a curries soup recipe. Please feel free to share it:)
Reading in the dark on my iPhone is for sure messing up my vision.
If I were to create a top 10 tips of how to mess your vision, this would be numero uno.
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I agree with you. I think any electronic device read in the dark messes with your eyes. I used to be guilty of that and decided to just stop. Thanks, Craig!
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I agree completely. While I have a notebook computer, an iPhone, and an iPad I still bought a Kindle. I wanted to read eBooks but wanted a break from screens. The e-Ink is much easier on the eyes. Especially after spending an entire day glued to a screen.
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You know, I have to wonder if the Kindle was designed with that in mind. Hope so since I plan to get one.
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Dianne,
Thanks for all the great info on maintaining a healthy approach to my eyesight. I loved how you included all those different vitamins for protecting your eyes. I enjoyed it!
Joseph
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Why thank you Joseph! I appreciate it and glad you got some good tips!
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Some good tips but not so sure about the turmeric though although I know it has some painkiller properties in it’s raw form, but you still need loads of it!
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Hey, a good reason to hit the curry more often
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Bilberry is great for eye sight. I had been getting dry eyes quite often. Which I believe was because of the sheer amount time I spend behind the computer screen. Since taking Bilberry tablets, it has really helped with this. Another good thing is, I have shifted my office to outside of the study. This helps me with re focusing and taking the strain off my eyes.
That is awesome to hear! So glad that you got some relief!
By the way, love your name
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Keeping good eyesight for as long as you can is a wonderful thing. I try to eat a good variety of fresh vegetables but when I can’t do that, I’ve always loved a glass of fresh carrot juice!
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Juicing is a great way to get some vitamins in. Kudos, John!
Thanks for your beautiful tips.. I spent over 12hour on my computer,,,
I know what you mean. I have
What I meant to say is that I have projects that keep me that busy so glad they could be helpful!
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Sometimes my eye start burning after working for long without taking a break even for a second so sometimes I take break and most of the time I use eye drop because work is needed to be done and delivered on time..!! And thanks Dianne, for these tips.. Will keep them in mind..!!
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Believe me, I know what you mean. My contacts start letting me know when I’ve been “bad” about taking a break so I do that and pop some drops or just switch to my glasses. Glad I could be of service, Saket!
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I love the fact that you mentioned curry. I love curry and cook it twice a week. My eyesight isn’t that great, I have to admit. But then again I stare at the computer all day, so that’s not surprising.
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I’m with you on the computer habit. I am writing, posting, blogging so I live on it but I have to say that my eyesight hasn’t gotten that much worse and I credit that to the foods I’m eating (and the recent shades). Thanks Annelg
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Just as well I’ve always liked carrots then. Seriously though we all value our eyesight & it doesn’t do any harm to remind us that we need to look after it.
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Exactly! The time to act is now! Thanks Erica!
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I’m happy to learn that there is an alternative to fatty fish. I can’t do seafood, but it’s nice to learn that I can still get DHA from other sources like walnuts and kale. In my opinion, juicing could be really beneficial when trying to increase your intake of necessary nutrients. Good read, thanks Dianne
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You are not the first person to mention that and I think it is the best way to meet your fruit and veggie requirements. Thanks Henry!
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Nowadays, all of us need to have very good eyesight. But how can we get that if in reality people didn’t care what they’re get into. Maybe its time for us to be more conservative to our eyes now and try the above tips. Don’t wake up someday not to see the beauty of God’s immeasurable creations.
Well said Meechi!
Great tips on the health issue especially this one. My job requires me to stare at computers at least 8 hours a day and this provided a great insight.
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Believe me I know what you mean and those of us who have to do that, we have to work even harder to get those vitamins and nutrients.
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Very good tips and important topic! People just do nothing until they have problem with their eyesight.
I try to eat lot of carrots and vitamine E, but have to check your other tips. Good article.
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Kudos and thanks, Daniel
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great article. we can’t think about live with out eyes , i spent lot time on computer at home and office
Like many have already said, diet is so important. Both my parents needed glasses in their 20′s and I’m in my 30′s now and only needing them for reading, it’s still nothing to really think I’m doing better than them as we live in such a digital age that my eyes do get tired easily.
I’m going to take the tips for my diet and I love curry, so that’s an easy one to do!
Thanks
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This post is a great one because i think many people can relate and should relate to it. We should be health conscious nowadays, since many factors now are contributing to deteriorating our health. And i can personally relate since i’m a bit of a computer savvy person, i’m always facing the computer so my eyes are picking up radiation from the computer and i need something like this to at least combat that and to retain normal eye condition. Thanks Dianne
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Those of us who are online hours a day need to make that extra effort. Good luck Alex!
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Never knew that curry can help with eye sight. Thanks for the tip, i will start eating curry tonight
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LOL, nice!
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Great article! Super super like it! Will show it to my children also right now:)
Thank you! Yes, please, spread the word
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Having very good eyesight is being healthy inside and out… This will serve people and give them some ideas to maintain good eyesight and making them become more conservative in their eating habit. It will allow us to stay fit not allowing regrets that someday we can’t appreciate the beauty of nature and all the bounties in the world. Remember that beauty is in the EYE of the beholder.
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So right! There is something to be said about being able to see all the beauty around us
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One of the best things you can do for your eyes is rest them at regular intervals. Staring at a computer screen for hours on end really is not healthy. Try to remember to take a break every 15 minutes, even if you to look away from the screen into the distance to stretch those eye muscles a little. A general healthy diet is also important, however, I think that a lot of red wine is needed to gain a significant amount of resveratrol, so much that it will impact on your health.
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I had heard some years ago that they were doing resveratrol supplements but didn’t see too many leads on that. Red grapes work just as well. Thanks Jon
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Hi Dianne I really enjoyed your article ‘10 Tips to Help Protect Your Eyesightâ€, it is very important to look after our eyes. We do not realize how precious our eyesight is until we start to have a problem with our eyes.
I read with interest that you live on a farm and that you have goats as well. That brings back memories of when I had a smallholding back in England where I had some goats as well. It was so much fun to see the kids frolicking in the field.
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Hi Keith! That is so great! Yes, the farm is definitely fun. We just had a couple of new additions and are expecting two more in a couple of weeks so I suspect there won’t be a dull moment. Those cute little menaces!
Thanks for writing
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Excellent post. One tip that has helped me since I spend most of my days in front of a computer screen is regular breaks to look FAR. Step away from the computer screen and find something off in the distance (no, not across the room) and focus intently on it.
Spend a few minutes letting your eyes focus on things at different distances. It is surprising how refreshing it is – a simple break and a simple exercise to help your eyesight.
That is fantastic advice, Troy. Today I am actually on the porch doing some work and I’m doing exactly that. It’s sunny and beautiful so it’s not hard to look out into the distance.
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Any excuse for a good curry! No seriously I get how important eyes are working all day on a computer – when I get home I can barely read a book at night.
The price we pay for living in the information age. Rest and refresh your eyes often. Cheers!
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great article ,my advice is to keep a diet that provides vitamins and minerals to your eyes
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Couldn’t agree more! Thanks
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Very interesting Dianne!
Didn’t know that a healthy diet affects our eyesight so much! I ‘ve always had great eyesight so, I did not take seriously how to improve it! But it’s not going to be like this forever! Must take care!
Agreed! Definitely want to be able to see those gorgeous sunsets! Thanks Elena Anne!
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Curry and Wine, sounds like my kind of health regime.
I suffer from really dry eyes and after a recent eye infection I finally started to realize the importance of my eyes and how I should seriously look after them. Some great tips, thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Dianne for a very interesting article you have raised a number of salient points and I think i will pursue the good advice given by you – keep up the good work
I never knew how zinc can beneficial for your eyesight. Thanks
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Hahah! I always needed this! I don’t know why but I start having bad eyesight after midnight
Nice Tips, by the way!
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I would rather follow these tips than wearing those spectacles! PS I never go out in the sun without shades! Apart from keeping my eyes good, they help me look better
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Great insight on foods that can improve eyesight! Don’t forget there are exercises which can help your eyesight as well!
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This is great information, vitamin deficiency has been increasing in the US over the past decade. I think it is best to get your vitamins and nutrients from healthy food choices, whenever possible. But if you do need to supplement, it should be with whole food vitamins and not synthetics, they have better bio-availability and don’t contain preservatives and other additives that can diminish the positives.
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I did not know that Zinc and Turmeric help protect eyesight. I must start using sun glasses too.
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I realize as I have gotten older that my eyes are no longer what they use to be and I will definately try some of your suggestions for helping my eyes be able to provide me with the best eye sight that I can have. I haven’t bee eating all the suggested foods so I will start doing that and see what kind of improvements I get in my eye sight.
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I have dry eyes and must constantly put drops into my eyes. This tends to be a pain. You gave some excellent points and I will have to try this and see if it works for me. Thanks.
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Hi Dianne-
You really are an impressive author. Your article is wonderfully informative and also a good read. I think too many people take their eyesight for granted. There are so many situations and eye disorders that can change life dramatically for the worse.
Thank you for offering an opportunity for us to become aware of ways to help protect our precious sight.
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This is an interesting article and a wake up call. I will admit, most of my days are spent working behind a computer, and it is so very important to take breaks in between and relax the eyes. Just simply closing your eyes for a few mins does wonders.
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I have been wearing spectacles since 8 years, never came across such wonderful tips. Thanks Dianne!!
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I love the valuable information you supply in improving healthy eyesight and different vitamins for protecting your eyes. Really interesting to share with my family…
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And my parents always told me to eat carrots when I was a kid. I hated them so I never ate them.
I now wear glasses and contacts.
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