Synopsis of Eyes
The eyes are complex sensory organs responsible for detecting light and enabling vision. They interpret visual stimuli and send signals to the brain via the optic nerve, allowing us to perceive shape, color, movement, and depth. Each eye consists of multiple structures: the cornea and lens focus light; the iris regulates light entry; the retina converts light into electrical signals; and the macula (central retina) supports sharp, detailed vision.
Healthy eyes require adequate hydration, nutrients, and oxygen supply from a rich network of capillaries. They are protected by eyelids, tear film, and immune defense mechanisms. Visual function can decline with age, overuse (screen time), injury, chronic disease, or nutrient deficiency. Common eye-related conditions include dry eyes, eye strain, cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, infections, and floaters.
Environmental and systemic factors like UV exposure, blood sugar levels, and oxidative stress can all impact eye health. Vision is also tightly linked to brain and nervous system function.
Natural remedies to support Eyes
Antioxidants (lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamin C, E): Protect the retina from oxidative stress and light damage.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Help reduce dry eye and support tear production.
Limit screen time: Reduces digital eye strain; follow the 20-20-20 rule (every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds).
UV protection: Wear sunglasses to block harmful UVA/UVB rays that contribute to cataracts and macular degeneration.
Proper lighting and posture: Reduce eye fatigue when reading or working.
Manage blood sugar and blood pressure: Supports small blood vessels in the retina.
Stay hydrated: Keeps eyes lubricated and reduces dryness or irritation.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Eyes.
3,3'-dihydroxy-B-carotene-4,4'-dione
Acetyl L-carnitine
Alchornea
Algae
algal oil
Alpha-carotene
anchovies
anthocyanidins
anthocyanins
anthocyanosides
apricot
Aronia melanocarpa
astaxanthin
avocado
barbary matrimony vine
bee products
Beef liver
berry
beta-carotene
beta-zeacarotene
bilberry
bioflavonoids
black currant
blackberry
Blakeslea trispora
blueberry
broccoli
calamari oil
cantaloupe
capsanthin
Carnosine
carotene (unspecified)
carrot
Celosia
chickweed
Chinese Ligustrum berry
chrysanthemum
citicoline
cocklebur
cod liver oil
cornflower
Cornus
crocetin
crocin
Crypthecodinium
cryptoxanthin
currant
cyanidin
d-alpha tocopherol
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)
docosahexaenoic Acid
Dunaliella
Dunaliella salina
egg
eicosapentaenoic acid
EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid)
ergothioneine
Eyebright
Fagopyrum
fat liver oil
fatty acids
fibroblast growth factor
fish
fish oil
flavoglycosides
flavonoids
flavonols
fruit
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
Gac
gamma-carotene
ginkgo flavone glycoside
Glutathione
goji berry
gooseberry
Haematococcus pluvialis
haliotis
herbal blend (proprietary)
huckleberry
hyaluronic acid
Idebenone
kale
L-carnosine
L-taurine
Ligustrum
lipids
lutein
Lycium
marigold
Marine fat
Marine lipid
Melatonin
Mineral ascorbate
mixed carotenoids
Morus
Mulberry
N-Acetyl Carnosine
Oligomeric proanthocyanidins
omega-3 fatty acids
orange
Phaffia rhodozyma
pine bark
Polygonum
polyphenols
polyunsaturated fat
proanthocyanidins
procyanidol
pumpkin
Pycnogenol
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rose
rue
rutin
saffron
Salmon Oil
Schizochytrium
Schizochytrium Oil
Spanish Needle
spinach
Tagetes
Taurine
Tea
trace minerals
Triphala
Troxerutin
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin E
Xanthophyll
Zeaxanthin
Zinc
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