In this article:
- Common signs of aging eyes
- Most important vitamins for healthy eyes as you age
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Age is one of the major causes of vision loss and poor eye health. It can range in severity from causing dry eyes to total vision loss. Some common age-related eye conditions include:
As with any health condition, your doctor will know the best path to follow to protect your eye health. However, now that our eyes are constantly turned to screens and blue lights, it's never too early to be on the lookout for vitamins and minerals that may boost your eye health and overall wellness.
The National Eye Institute has conducted a number of age-related eye disease studies (AREDS) and measured the impact of the following dietary supplements. They also created dietary supplements called AREDS and AREDS2 that contain a combination of vitamins C and E, lutein, zeaxanthin, copper, and zinc, and tested the results against a placebo. Here are some of their findings:
Whether visual acuity is starting to set in or if you just want to support your overall health, consuming a daily multivitamin that contains high doses of the above "eye vitamins" can set you off on the right path. The first step is to discuss your concerns with an ophthalmologist who can assess and diagnose your condition(s). Then, they should be able to recommend the best treatment and prevention options. As always, the best thing you can do to protect the health of all your organs, eyes included, is to live a healthy lifestyle, eat tons of green leafy vegetables, meet with a healthcare professional to fill in your nutritional gaps, and of course, eat your carrots!
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