FOCUS ON EYE HEALTH

Our eyes has become a very important organ to give attention to. You will all agree with me that due to technology and modern demand :-



- We are hooked to our computer LCD screen browsing
the internet or using the computer.

- We focus on our mobile phones, blackberry
composing texts, reading mails.
- Long hours of watching Television, VCD, DVD etc.

These activities puts strains in our eye muscles and impact negatively on our eye health.

These are all essential tools in our everyday life.

Some of us are already using recommnded glasses which can be treaceable to :-
- Hereditary factors
- Some defects due to over exposure to above
- Lack of basic eye nutrients, that has been
depleted without corresponding replacement.
- Aging (Old Age).

We bear the risk in future of eye related terminal diseases like Glucoma, cataract,complete blindness and other associated eye infections.

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Helpful stuff.

Billberry is a popular food for the eyes with the following benefits :-

- Slows down decline of vision
- Protects the eye retina to prevent disorder
- Prevents cataract and glucoma
- Improves blood flow to the eye because of its
dilating properties.
- Reduces eye strain (see below).


Today’s rapidly evolving world is becoming increasingly more reliant on computers and other visual aids which places further stress on our eyes. This rather unnatural activity commonly causes eye fatigue and eye strain, and can even cause headaches reducing your level of concentration. Bilberry has been shown to help reduce these symptoms from occurring after excessive use of computer terminals. Children are being exposed at young ages to intense computer use, together with having to focus on other sources of reading. Eliminating eye fatigue and other visual disturbances during learning would also be invaluable for children

Lutein is essential for good vision because it protects the eyes from harmful outside influences. It makes the eyes safe from the ultraviolet and harmful sun rays. Therefore it enhances visual perception. Food and nutrition rich in lutein are known to prevent and possibly treat many eyesight problems occuring over the ages macular deterioration and cataracts. It is no wonder then that lutein is sometimes referred to as "natural sunglasses."

Since lutein is found in the mucula, with a role in central vision, taking lutein directly affects mucula and thus slows down the development of mucular deterioration in the old ages.

Research has suggested a minimum of 6-10 mg per day of lutein is necessary to realize lutein’s health benefits. One such benefit is lutein’s role in eye health, specifically its role in reducing the risk of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

AMD occurs when the fragile center of the retina–the macula–deteriorates from a lifetime of slow but steady damage. The macula is a small area of the retina responsible for central vision, and high visual acuity.1 Poor macular health can cause oxidative stress within the retina, leading to a loss of central vision.

Zeaxanthin benefits includes protection of the eyes from long term permanant damage.

As our eyes age, the retinal macula begins to deteriorate. This causes blurred vision and may even cause blind spots to appear in the centre of our vision. This is known as Age-related Macular Degeneration or AMD. Intake of Zeaxanthin has been known to significantly lower the risk of AMD. It also protects our eyes from the high energy blue light.

Zeaxanthin aids in the protection from cataracts and even blindness.

Zeaxanthin works in conjuction with lutein.