See also :
*[[Eye Problems]]
*[[Macular Degeneration]]
== Symptoms ==
* [[Bates Method]]
* [[Taurine]] may help support a healthy, clear lens of the eye and may play a role in helping to prevent retinal changes.
* [[N-Acetyl Cysteine]] or NAC for short, can slow oxidation, caused by free radicals, of key proteins of your eyes.
* [[Green Tea]] : catechins protect the delicate tissues of your eyes. In addition, research suggests compounds in green tea can help lessen oxidative stress in the retina and protect it from oxidative damage.
* [[Vitamin E]] can better support vision and eye health.
* [[Eyebright]] is an herb that helps relieve eyestrain discomfort and is good for itchy and watery eyes. It contains inositol, which helps transport nourishing amino acids to the lens of the eye.
* [[Lutein]] and [[Zeaxanthin]] : in a massive study, those with the highest intake of lutein and zeaxanthin had 22% clearer, healthier vision compared to those who had the lowest intake of these nutrients.
* [[Astaxanthin]] has been found to cross the blood-brain barrier and the blood-retinal barrier, meaning that it has the power to protect your brain and your eyes from free radical damage. It lowers your risk for AMD and improves your eyesight.
* [[Saffron]] not only protects the vision cells (photoreceptors) from damage, but may also slow and possibly even reverse the course of blinding diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa.
*Dried [[figs]] are at the top of the dried fruit list for phenol antioxidant levels. Fruit antioxidants have demonstrated higher eye health benefits than vegetable antioxidants, including carrots, even offering protection against age related macular degeneration (ARMD), the leading cause of blindness.
== Warnings ==