Myopia (Nearsightedness)

information on causes, vision therapy, nutrition & lifestyle recommendations

Myopia is defined as nearsightedness. This means you can focus better on near objects such as when reading than on distant objects. How well you see near varies depending on the amount of nearsightedness a person has. Over 100 million people in the United States are nearsighted. Interestingly, less than 20 per cent of those are born with myopic vision. Conventional treatment consists of glasses with prescriptions that tend to become stronger every one to two years.

Learn how nearsightedness can be improved through vision therapy
Read about nutrition and lifestyle changes that are helpful
See a video on myopia.

Recommendations for Myopia

These are the most important supplements and recommendations for nearsightedness.

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Program for Better Vision on CD and Advanced Eye and Vision Support Formula Combo - Program for Better Vision on CD & Dr. Grossman's Advanced Eye & Vision Support (whole food) formula.

Essential: Advanced Eye and Vision Support Formula - Dr. Grossman's Advanced Eye & Vision (whole food) Support Formula - 60 vcaps per bottle Promotes clear vision and healthy eyes, including macula, retina and lens, supports healthy eye growth, and rejuvenation, and supports the body's natural detoxification processes with targeted, quality antioxidants for vision.

Essential: Program for Better Vision on CD - Program for Better Vision on CD - Step-by-step system to improve nearsightedness, astigmatism & eye imbalances.

Important: Pure Focus - Pure Focus is a liquid based formula absorbed sublingually (under the tongue) for vision health.

Helpful: Dr. Grossman's Whole Food Multivitamin 90 tabs - Dr. Grossman's Whole Food Multivitamin - Dietary Supplement 90 tabs made from organic botanicals & whole food sources.

Helpful: 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) (5HTP7) - 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) (5HTP7)

Causes

Myopia The causes of myopia can vary from person to person, but below are some of the variables that may affect one's near vision:

Genetics
Age
Stress
Excessive time spent at close-up work such as work on computers, sewing, accounting, jewelry work.
Personality type. There are emotional factors that effect how one's vision develops.
Diet

Self Help

Here are some tips on protecting one's general vision:

Manage chronic stress in your life. Chronic, long-term stress has been shown in numerous studies to contribute to serious disease, and is suspected to cause such eye diseases as glaucoma. Managing this stress would go a long way towards helping preserve one's health and vision. There are a number of great techniques including biofeedback, meditation, yoga and tai chi.
Eat healthy Many peer review studies have confirmed that a regular diet that includes green, leafy vegetables and grains, can significantly lower one's likelihood of getting eye disease, particularly macular degeneration and cataracts. Also see our Prevention section.
Exercise Maintain a regular, aerobic exercise routine. Fast walking 4-5 times a week is excellent.
Computer Users If you are a computer user, please review our section on computer fatigue syndrome.

See the research on natural options for treating myopia.

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