Preventing Eye Strain

NaturalEyeCare™'s goal is to show people how to become active participants in their own vision care, We offer a practical approach to keeping your eyes healthy based on the underlying philosophy that emphasizes prevention rather than cure, based on the latest scientific research.

We are dedicated to the belief that strengths of modern day Western medicine can be united with the preventative approach of other healing modalities such as nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes, and a positive mental approach to life. The following is our prevention program:

Wear wrap-around sunglasses with 100% UVA and UVB protection whenever outside in the sun.
Manage stress with meditation or yoga
Keep a daily regular exercise routine
Do daily eye exercises - see our free eye exercise recommendations
Maintain a healthy diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits and grains.
Limit the amount of sugar (particularly white or refined sugar), refined carbohydrates, alcohol, coffee, soft drinks, fast foods and fried foods.
Avoid cigarettes, hydrogenated oils or transfatty acids like those found in margarine and many fast food products, artificial sweeteners and colorings.
Read the labels. Know what you are putting into your body.

Antioxidents

Why do we need Anti-Oxidants? First we need to understand that free radicals are atoms that are lacking an electron. This makes them very unstable. In their attempt to become stable, they attack other cells and try to "steal" an electron. This attack harms the cells delicate membranes, thereby making them a target for disease. More ...

Vitamins & Digestion

Tips for Vitamins and Maintaining Good Digestion.

1. Always take vitamins with food. Digestive enzymes are stimulated when eating and aid in nutrient absorption. More ...

Drugs That Harm the Eyes

Danger - some medications actually harm the eyes. These drugs can damage the retina, cause eye hemorrhage, cause glaucoma, damage the optic nerve, cause or worsen cataracts, cause dry eye symptoms, light sensitivity, allergic conjunctivitis, blood clotting & harm the blood flow to the eyes, change the cornea, etc. More ...

Food & Nutrients

Consider the food sources for nutrients. For example, of the amino acids, Cysteine is important for a healthy retina. Taken as N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC), it increases production of gluatathione, one of the most important antioxidants in the eye. The best food source? Eggs. More ...