How to Prevent the Onset of Macular Degeneration

Eat Vitamin C Rich Foods to Help Eye Problems

Oct 16, 2008

Your eyes are your window to the world around you. Many people do not pay attention to how their choices are effecting their vision. Here are some eye support solutions.

Many people do not treasure their eyesight, until the condition of their eye sight changes. Your changes may be caused by aging, diabetes, or lack of nutrients in your diet. Keeping your eyes healthy can be challenging when you are experiencing other health issues. Nutritional support for your eyes can lead to improving your current vision, and protecting the level of eyesight that you currently have. Here are 3 tips to support the health of your eyes.

Bilberry

Bilberry is a bright blue berry that is a similar in appearance to cranberries and blueberries. Bilberry can ease the inflamed tissues deep in the eyes. The flavonoids in the bilberry named anthocyanosides protect the collagen and blood vessels in your eyes. Bilberry is used to help floaters in the eye, macular degeneration, and hardening of the arteries of the eye. You can use bilberry daily in an extract, juice, whole, or tablet form. If you find a source of local fresh bilberries, freeze them to enjoy throughout the year. Berries can be quickly thawed and eaten whole, made into jam, or frozen desserts. Use extreme care when eating bilberries. The juice from the bilberry will stain your clothing and carpets. Bottled bilberry juice can be found in health food stores.

Vitamin C

Your eyes contain a high level of vitamin C. The eyes hold the most concentration of vitamin C in the human body. Vitamin C encourages wounds and abnormalities to heal in the cornea. If you have glaucoma vitamin C may relieve pressure that you feel in your eyes. Although macular degeneration has no cure, taking Vitamin C is a great preventative treatment. Taking vitamin C regularly can delay the onset of macular degeneration. The U.S. RDA suggests that all adults should take at least 60 mg of Vitamin C daily. Green peppers, broccoli, kale, and red peppers all contain the suggested amount of Vitamin C in a 1 cup chopped serving size.

Vision Problems

Speak with your doctor regarding any sudden changes in your vision. If you are experiencing eye floaters or flashes of light, have your eyes checked by an experienced optometrist. Use supplements regularly to help protect the level of vision you have now. Having some vision, which needs to be supported with eyeglasses or contact lenses, is better than very dim vision. Take supplements and eat vitamin C rich foods to prevent problems caused by macular degeneration. Think about the foods, beverages, and supplements you choose to put into your body as quality of life insurance. Use these tips to help keep your eyes as healthy as possible.

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