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Vision Center |
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General Health Information
Vision is a complex process involving not only the eyes, but also the lenses, eyelids, tear ducts, optic nerve, as well as the electrical impulses from the eye to the brain. Taking care of our eyes for good vision is more than just getting our eyes checked; that?s only the beginning. One major contributor to eye problems is a poor diet. A deficiency of vitamins can lead to various eye problems and vision loss. Sometimes underlying diseases, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, cause eye damage and vision impairment. Allergies, lack of sleep, and eye-strain can also affect our eyesight. Even the normal process of aging takes its toll on good vision; when bifocals or even surgery may be necessary. The lenses of the eyes may become clouded due to oxidative damage, which ultimately impairs the vision. Increased pressure within the eyeball, if left unchecked, may even cause blindness.
Our eyes, as well as all of our other body organs, need optimal nutritional support to prevent problems and maintain peak function. Supplementing several key nutrients such as vitamin A and beta carotene, can be very beneficial to eye health and good vision. It is well documented that the antioxidants vitamin E and selenium, along with phytonutrients such as lutein and other carotenoids, help preserve peak visual health. A life-long practice of adequate supplementation, along with a good diet, helps to avoid the eye problems associated with aging and disease.
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Wellness Plan for Support of Vision
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Healthy diet with emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables |
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Control underlying problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure |
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Yearly eye exams |
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Pharmacist's Supplement Recommendations:
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Herbals - bilberry, ginkgo biloba, eyebright |
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Phytonutrients - lutein, lycopene, bioflavonoids, mixed carotenoids, lipoic acid, n-acetylcysteine, and quercetin |
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Taurine |
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Vitamins and Minerals - especially vitamin A, C, E, B-12, betacarotene, zinc, selenium, and copper |
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Essential Fatty Acids |
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Antioxidants | | |
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Wellness Centers Related to Vision
Aging
Diabetes
Healthy Living
Heart and Circulation
Macular Degeneration
Pain and Headaches
Senior's Health
Additional Information on Vision
Frequently Asked Questions About Low Vision - information provides by the National Eye Institute
The Visual System -publication by The Eye Institute of the National Institute of Health
Healthy Eating Tips- information provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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