With age, our eyes and ability to see clearly tends to dissipate. Keeping our eyes healthy is of high importance to having good eyesight throughout life. There are several common eye disorders that have been studied, along with treatment that has proven helpful. Conjunctivitis and blepharitis is what is known as pink eye, causing mild discomfort, redness, and discharge. Herbs such as calendula, eyebright, chamomile, and comfrey can be used to treat this eye inflammation.
Cataracts develop when damage is done to the protein of the eye lens, clouding and impairing vision. Vitamins B2, B3, C, and E can help treat cataracts. Glaucoma involves increased intraocular pressure in the eyeball. The cause of glaucoma is unknown in most cases. Vitamin C and alpha lipoic acid are helpful remedies for glaucoma.
Macular degeneration occurs when the macula in the retina begins to degenerate, causing dark, blurry, and distorted vision. Macular degeneration is usually painless. Anti-oxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin are aids with macular degeneration along with selenium, vitamin C & E, zinc, ginkgo biloba, and bilberry.
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