In today's video, you'll discover 9 ways to improve your eyesight naturally, to support
your near-distance, far-distance, and night-time vision.
Imagine.....being able to more comfortably enjoy a good book, look at your phone up close,
clearly see faces and expressions, and being more confident when you drive after dark.
And even if your eyesight is good, you'll want to watch this video till the end, because
age-related vision decline happens to every one.
As always, this video is educational and does not constitute medical advice; we are not
doctors.
Number 9.
"Protect your eyes by wearing sunglasses and blue light glasses."
Our eyes are directly exposed to both sun and artificial lights, including "high-energy
visible" or blue light, which is radiated from a phone, computer, television, and L.E.D
lighting.
According to eye doctors, long-term exposure to blue light is a health concern.
Unlike ultraviolet rays from sunlight, which are mostly absorbed, by the structure of the
cornea and "lens", blue light can reach all the way to the "retina".
This causes dry eyes, contributes to digital eye strain, and can damage the eyes, increasing
the risk of visual problems like cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration.
This is because blue light triggers chemical reactions, forming Reactive Oxygen Species
(ROS).
These are inflammatory compounds that damage our "lens cells", and make them stiff and
cloudy.
Also, blue light exposure at night, suppresses the production of the hormone melatonin, and
disrupts our circadian clock, leaving us feeling alert instead of tired.
Sunlight is a main source of blue light, and invisible UV rays that damage the eyes.
Protecting your eyes by wearing sunglasses, and blue light glasses, or using blue light
blocking screens, is a "must", to have healthy, hydrated eyes.
Number 8.
"Regularly do eye exercises and rest your eyes."
In a study done in 2018, college students were instructed to do eye exercises, including
palming, blinking, sideways, up and down, and rotational viewing, just twice a week
for 2 months.
As a result, the participants who did eye exercises, had decreased eye fatigue, that
was caused by prolonged exposure to digital screens, office and academic work, poor diet,
and weak eye muscles.
You can do the 3 exercises we will mention next, to decrease eye fatigue, eye irritation,
dryness, burning, poor or double vision, and get stronger vision.
1.
"Blinking".
close your eyes, and wait for 2 seconds and repeat.
This can activate oil glands in the eyelids, so they can provide lubrication and hydration
for your eyes.
2.
"Moving eyes".
move your eyes up and down, side to side, rotate, and rest in between, and then repeat
the cycle.
3.
"Palming!" warm your hands by rubbing your hands, and then place them over your eyes,
and breathe deeply; this can relax your eyes.
Repeat each exercise for 5 minutes, then close your eyes to relax your eye muscles.
For more eye exercises to support better vision, click the link below.
Also, you should regularly rest your eyes throughout the day.
Use the 20 20 20 rule.
Look at a target 20 feet away for 20 seconds, after focusing 20 minutes on near work, and
repeat.
Number 7.
Get Enough "Vitamin A!"
"Vitamin A" deficiency can lead to severe eye conditions such as, night blindness, dry
eyes, and age-related eye diseases.
"Carrot", sweet potato, egg, cheese, beef liver, oily fish, and cod liver oil, are excellent
sources of vitamin A, an essential nutrient for eye health.
Age-related macular degeneration is a cause of vision loss in older people.
A large population study done in 2001, showed that taking Vitamins A, C, and E, zinc, and
copper, can decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration by 25%.
Eat a balanced and healthy diet, so you can get these, as well as other vision-enhancing
nutrients: vitamins B6, B9, and B12, riboflavin and niacin, and Omega3 fatty acids, in particular
"DHA"!
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Number 6.
"Eat foods high in lutein and zeaxanthin."
Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids primarily found in leafy green vegetables such as spinach,
kale, lettuce, broccoli, as well as egg yolks, and marigold extract.
They show blue-light blocking effects, and function as antioxidants, protecting the eyes
from harmful UV rays from the sun, as well as environmental pollutants.
Eating lutein and zeaxanthin-rich foods can improve eye dryness and fatigue, and protect
against age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.
Adding healthy fats like olive oil, grass-fed butter, and coconut oil to your salad or cooked
greens, help improve the absorption of lutein and zeaxanthin; as does taking zinc foods
or supplements.
In one study at the University of Georgia, doctors gave 30 men and women marigold extract.
The patients were able to see fine details better, and make out details more clearly
at night.
To see our recommended marigold extract, click the link below.
Number 5.
"Add anthocyanin-rich fruits to your diet."
Anthocyanins are antioxidants found in berries such as blackberries, blueberries, bilberries,
cranberries, and cherries.
They protect the eyes from damaging effects caused by UV rays, and improve low-light and
night vision.
Eat more berries today to power up your eye health!
Number 4.
"Get quality sleep at night".
When you are sleeping, your eyes can finally get some rest.
The duration and quality of sleep affect eye symptoms, such as dryness.
A study done in 2019 showed that sleep quality is strongly associated with dry eye disease.
Poor sleep quality decreases tear secretion, which hydrates the eyes.
Then, dry eyes contribute to depression and anxiety, which disrupts your sleep; it's a
vicious cycle!
When your tears cannot hydrate your eyes properly, the risk of eye infection and damage increases.
Do you like sleeping with a light on?
Even a little light can disturb your eyes' comfort and sleep quality, and also stimulate
your brain.
In a study done in 2018, participants were exposed to light when sleeping; they had increased
tiredness, discomfort in the eyes, and their focus decreased during the day.
Number 3.
"Wear the right glasses or lenses."
Our vision is changing day to day; when your eyes are tired, your vision is less sharp.
It's important, "WHEN" you visit your optometrist, so you get the right prescription for your
glasses and lenses.
Fixing an appointment, when you have a week to get enough sleep, a healthy diet, and balanced
work, can increase your chances of getting the right prescription.
If your prescription is off, say 0.25 to 0.5 greater than your actual numbers, your eyes
will get used to the wrong prescription, and your numbers will rise.
Number 2.
"Keep your eyes hydrated."
The hydration level of the eyes influences eye health.
Dehydration of the eyes, can be a reason for dry eye syndrome, changes in the retina's
blood vessels, and cataracts.
Dry air can irritate your eyes, so environmental factors, such as the humidity of the place
you stay, can affect your vision.
A humidified environment can increase the tears' hydrating effects on the eyes.
Use a room humidifier if the air in your office or home is dry due to air conditioner use,
or the weather.
Number 1.
"If you smoke, Quit smoking."
We all know smoking can cause many diseases, and quitting smoking can give you not only
healthy lungs, but also healthy eyes.
Our eyes have blood vessels, that carry oxygen and nutrients to the lens cells, for them
to function properly.
Smoking damages blood vessels; therefore, it can cause eye diseases.
Studies show that smoking, can be the reason for age-related macular degeneration, cataracts,
and even vision loss or blindness.
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Try these methods today to protect your eyes, and improve your eyesight naturally!
Don't let vision decline, rob you of enjoying your life!
To learn about the root cause of vision loss, and a vision-enhancing food that eliminates
blurry eyesight, click the link below.
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