That
makes them pretty important tools, tools you need
to keep sharpened throughout your life.
Fixing an advanced eyesight problem is
tricky at best, but taking steps to prevent
eyesight degeneration is fairly easy – you may
even already be protecting your eyes without
knowing it.
Antioxidants play
an important role in protecting your vision.
In particular,
Vitamins A, E, and C have been shown to combat
age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and
cataracts. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) have
also been shown to support eye health. To
protect against glaucoma, Vitamin C and ginkgo
biloba are recommended and have been used in
treatments on patients who already have the
disease. For patients with retinopathy,
ginkgo biloba is again recommended.
Taking antioxidant
supplements is one way to help prevent and
sometimes support the fight against eye diseases,
but you will need a strong nutritional base in
order to get the best effect out of your
supplements. Meals that include tomatoes and
fish, for example, will have high levels of
lycopene and essential fatty acids, both of which
promote eye health.
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