Category: Eyes

Eye troubles 眼睛问题

A major cause of eye trouble is a poor diet. A deficiency in just one vitamin can lead to various eye problems. Include more fresh vegetables and fruit in the diet, especially more leafy greens and yellow/orange colored vegetables. Antioxidant supplementation will prevent cell damage by preventing the oxidation of fats and the formation of free radicals. Possible signs and symptoms Tired, burning, irritated eyes that may also be sensitive to light. Difficulty with night vision. Cataracts are related to the eye. Possible causes Eyes can be strained by intense close work, improper posture causing misalignment of neck vertebrae controlling nerve and blood flow to the eyes, inadequate light, air pollutants and poor nutrition. Applied nutrition If suffering from prolonged poor posture, long periods of sitting and office lighting, considering fixing those first. Get a better chair, keyboard rests/platforms; shade the lights to reduce contrast; and get a window seat to look out of the window at least once every 45 minutes. You only have one pair of eyes. Treat them well.

Supplement Benefit Suggested Dosage
Protein For tissue and organ repair 1-2 scoops, 2x daily
Multi-carotene Powerful free radical scavengers fight to protect cells and enhance immunity. 2 tabs, 2x daily
B Complex Needed for intracellular eye metabolism. Prevents damage to the nerves in the eye. 2 tabs, 2x daily
Vitamin C + bioflavonoids An antioxidant that reduces pressure in and around the eyes. 3 tabs, 3x daily
Parselinium E Important in healing and immunity. 1 tab daily
Co-enzyme Q10 Contains taurine which is associated with zinc in maintaining eye function. This is present in the retina in high concentrations. 1 tabs, 2x daily
Bilberry + lutein Helps support healthy eye function and assists night vision. Lutein helps provide potent antioxidants and scavenges free radicals that may be generated by excess dietary fats, cigarette smoke, alcohol, pollution and stress. 2 tabs, 2x daily

Cataracts 白内障

Cataracts is any opacity which develops in the crystalline lens of the eye or its envelope. A cataract occurs when the normally clear lens in the eye becomes cloudy. The clouding impairs vision by preventing the lens from clearly focussing light on the retina at the back of your eye.

Cataracts usually develops slowly and causes no pain over time. When significantly less light reaches the retina, your vision becomes impaired.

Possible signs and symptoms

Clouded, blurred or dim vision; increasing difficulty with seeing at night; sensitivity to light and glare; halos around light sources; needing brighter light for reading and other activities; frequent changes in eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions; fading or yellowing of colours and double vision in a single eye.

Possible causes

Long term UV light exposure; effect of diseases such as diabetes; age (denaturing of lens proteins); genetic factors; eye injury/physical trauma; age (70% of those aged over 70 have some cataracts formation).

Applied nutrition

Supplement Benefit Suggested Dosage
Protein Powerful antioxidants that protect the lenses of the eyes. Helps form the protective tissue at the eye area. 1 scoop,
2x daily
Multi-carotene Absolutely necessary for proper eye function. Protects eyes from free radical damage. 2 tab,
2x daily
Bilberry + lutein Helps support healthy eye function and assists night vision. Lutein helps provide potent antioxidant action by scavenging free radicals that may be generated by lifestyle factors such as excess dietary fats, cigarette smoke, pollution and stress. 2 tabs,
2x daily
Vitamin C + bioflavonoids An antioxidant that reduces cellular pressure 3 tabs,
3x daily
B Complex Important for intercellular eye metabolism 2 tabs,
2x daily
Parselenium E Important for healing, immunity and antioxidant effects 1 tab daily