General Eye Health

Grapes are a nutritious and delicious treat option for part of a balanced diet. Their seeds are high in antioxidants, and recent research suggests supplements formulated from grape seeds might help protect eyes from conditions related to ageing, UV damage, and pollutant exposure. With the research in its infancy, it’s easy to be sceptical of these claims. We’ve analysed the latest research on grape seed extract so you can decide whether it could make a difference to your eye health.  Table of Contents Introduction What is grape seed extract? Why do we need antioxidants like proanthocyanidins? How is Grape Seed...

Are you worried about the effect of ageing on your appearance and visual acuity? Collagen, one of the most abundant proteins in the body, is linked to both of these age-associated degenerative processes. We've taken a look at the latest research on the links between ageing collagen and eye disease, and evaluated whether there are any steps you can take to prevent your collagen deteriorating, backed by science. Table of Contents Introduction What is collagen? How Collagen May Deteriorate as we Age Collagen aggregation with age: What causes collagen aggregation? Other Causes of Collagen Damage How Does Damaged Collagen Affect...

Zinc is a nutrient that not a lot of people consider in their diet. However, zinc is one of the most important antioxidants in your eyes, and even in developed countries, more people are deficient than they realise. In this article, we'll examine clinical trials, population studies, and other recent research to help you assess whether zinc supplementation could help you.  Table of Contents Introduction Zinc in the Body Zinc's Role in the Eyes Medical Benefits of Zinc for Eye Health Age-related Macular Degeneration Cataracts Diabetic Retinopathy Floaters How Zinc Gets into Your Body and Your Eyes Do You Need...

Vitamin C is an antioxidant and essential nutrient, and can be found in abundance in our diet. Some suggest increasing vitamin C intake will help protect against eye conditions such as macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and eye floaters. We've reviewed several clinical trials and research on vitamin C absorption from diet to determine whether increasing vitamin C might help protect your eyes or not. Table of content Introduction What is Vitamin C? Why is Vitamin C Important for Eye Health? Glaucoma Cataracts Macular Degeneration Eye Floaters How Does Vitamin C Get Into the Body Can Consuming Vitamin C Protect Your...