Ocular Nutrition Can Be Vital To You Vision & Health
“The average American gets sufficient nutrition from the average American diet.”
“Taking vitamins will only give you expensive urine.”
These were commonly held views by many “experts” in medicine. No longer. It is estimated that up to 80% of American diets are marginally deficient in one or more nutrients.
Foods are nutritionally compromised by processing and preservatives, as well as “fast food” lifestyles. In addition to nutrition, ultraviolet exposure can be damaging.
Studies, such as the National Eye Institute’s “Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) are verifying what has been suspected for some time: nutritional supplementation can help to protect our eyes from vision threatening diseases and disorders, such as cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration (affecting more than 17 million Americans).
Evidence now suggests that supplementation with “Omega-e Essential Fatty Acids (not naturally produced by our bodies and found in cold-water fish) can help treat Dry Eyes.
During your comprehensive eye health evaluation, it is important to note any vitamins or supplements you might be taking (along with prescription medications)
We can discuss some of the newer research involving supplementation and eye health, and can provide you with literature about these findings as well as what ingredients and dosages are best for your eyes
• Ingredients that have been identified to be beneficial include:
• Zinc
• Antioxidants
• Lutein
Macular Degeneration
If you have a family history of Macular Degeneration, or if you have fair skin and light-colored eyes, you might be at a higher risk to develop this debilitating disease.
A comprehensive eye health evaluation can include:
A three-dimensional magnified evaluation of the macular area (the sensitive part of the back of your eyes that is responsible for your “20/20” vision), helping to identify the earliest possible changes. photographs of the back of your eye.
