General Eye Health — Cataracts

You might have heard of lutein and zeaxanthin when browsing eye health supplements, but do you really understand what they are? These protective antioxidants play a key role specific to the retina of your eye, and a plethora of studies have investigated their potential as treatments for eye diseases caused by oxidative stress. We’ll take a look at what lutein and zeaxanthin actually are, how they’re absorbed by your body, and examine the evidence surrounding their use in protecting against diseases such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Table of Contents What are Lutein and Zeaxanthin? What do Lutein and...

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...