Eye Problems - Natural Eye Care

We have all experienced eye trouble at one time or another-eyes that are bloodshot, burning, dry, infected, irritated, itchy, sensitive to light, ulcerated, or watery, to name just a few. Eye disturbances are often an early sign of disease elsewhere in the body. Watery eyes are a symptom of the common cold; eye disturbances can indicate a host of other illnesses as well. A thyroid problem may be indicated by protruding or bulging eyes and reading difficulties. Allergies are also reflected in the eyes. Dark circles under the eyes and eyes that are red, swollen, and/or watery indicate allergies. yellowing of the eyes from jaundice can be a sign of hepatitis, gallbladder disease, or gallstone blockage. High blood pressure and diabetes often manifest themselves in periodic blurring of vision. In addition, droopy eyes are often an early sign of myasthenia gravis, a disorder in which the muscles of the eye weaken. Pupils that are drastically different in size could indicate a tumor somewhere in the body as well.
A deficiency of just one vitamin can lead to various eye problems. In order to avoid or correct eye trouble, you can supplement your diet with vitamins and minerals. Some of these supplements will protect against the formation of free radicals, which can damage the eye. Some eye problems that can be helped by supplementing the diet with vitamins and other nutrients are described in this section.
Like all other parts of the body, the eye needs to be rested properly. In addition to making sure that they eyes are not strained by intense close reading or inadequate light, proper eye care includes a healthy diet containing sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals. A well-balanced diet replete with fresh fruits and vegetables can help keep your eyes healthy. In order to promote good eyesight, you must make sure your diet contains the proper amounts of vitamins A, B complex, C, and E, selenium, and zinc. Fresh fruits and vegetables are good sources of these vitamins and minerals; include plenty of these in your diet, including carrots, yarns, and cantaloupe.

SUPPLEMENT	SUGGESTED DOSAGE	COMMENTS
	NUTRIENTS
Protein supplement (free form amino acids)	As directed on label.	Free form amino acids are assimilated best.
Selenium in a vitamin complex	200 mcg daily	Selenium destroys free radicals, which can damage the eye.
Vitamin A emulsion plus beta-carotene	75,000 IU emulsion or 15,000 IU in capsule form. 15,000 IU beat-carotene	Vitamin A is absolutely necessary for proper eye function. Protects the eye from free radicals.
Vitamin B complex	100 mg twice daily	needed for introcellular eye metabolism
Vitamin C	2,000 mg 3 times daily	An antioxidant that reduces intralocular pressure
Vitamin E	400 IU daily	Important in healing and immunity
Zinc	50 mg daily	Zinc deficiency has been linked to retinal detachment.

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