does anyone know any good eye supplements for eye health?

I suffer from frequent corneal erosions/inflammation and have primary acquired melanosis.

9 Responses to “does anyone know any good eye supplements for eye health?”

  1. Brainiac Says:
    June 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Take the following nutritional supplements for eye health.
    You'll ensure that your eyes continue to function properly for years to come.

    Before you start, speak with your doctor, if you are taking medications.

    BETA-CAROTENE

    Take a 5,000 IU supplement of beta-carotene daily.

    This carotenoid is converted into Vitamin A, which is essential for good vision, and, unlike Vitamin A, it is also an antioxidant.

    Be aware that beta-carotene has been linked with a higher rate of lung cancer in smokers, and high doses may be toxic if taken with alcohol.

    Also, your skin may start to turn a yellowish orange color since beta-carotene can accumulate under your skin (this will disappear if you lower the daily dose you take of this nutritional supplements for eye health).

    LUTEIN and ZEAXANTHIN

    Lutein nutritional supplements for eye health are made from marigold flowers.

    Lutein supplements were not available when the National Eye Institute's AREDS (Age-Related Eye Disease Study) testing was done, so there was no certainty about the efficacy of lutein and zeaxanthin as nutritional supplements for eye health.

    However, the Lutein Antioxidant Supplementation Trial (LAST) conducted by the Veteran's Administration of the U.S. Government proved conclusively that lutein and zeaxanthin nutritional supplements for eye health are very useful for protecting your eyesight from the damage caused by blue light.

    VITAMIN C

    Vitamin C content in foods decreases rapidly while they are shipped and prepared.

    Therefore, a 1,000 mg nutritional supplements for eye health is needed daily.

    Vitamin C is water-soluble and easily flushed out of the system, so use either a time release 1,000 mg dose, two 500 mg doses, or four 250 mg doses throughout the day.

    If you are suffering from glaucoma, your doctor may have you take anywhere from 2,000 mg to 35,000 mg daily.

    Much of this won’t be flushed from your system because it will be used to repair and maintain the collagen tissues in your eyes.

    Be aware that taking chewable Vitamin C tablets can dissolve tooth enamel due to the formation of an acid from this form of the vitamin.

    Also, if you have a history of kidney stones, you should take care if you supplement with more than 60 mg per day (the U.S. recommended dietary allowance).

    VITAMIN E

    You will have a hard time getting from food the 400 IU of Vitamin E that you should have to ensure good eye health. A 400 IU nutritional supplement is necessary.

    There are two types of Vitamin E: natural and synthetic.

    Natural Vitamin E is d-alpha-tocopherol, and the synthetic version is dl-alpha-tocopherol.

    Related tocopherols may enhance d-alpha’s activity, so look for Vitamin E as “mixed natural tocopherols,” which include d-beta, d-gamma, and d-delta forms.

    Be aware that Vitamin E acts as a blood thinner, so check with your doctor before using it if you are on anticoagulants such as Coumadin or aspirin, or if you are taking omega-3 fatty acids (which also thin the blood).

    It can also raise your cholesterol level, so have your level checked every year.

    SELENIUM

    Take a 50 mcg nutritional supplement daily as it is an important part of an antioxidant enzyme in the eyes.

    Be aware that selenium can cause gastrointestinal problems. If you can’t tolerate a 50 mcg supplement, try a smaller one.

    ZINC

    The highest concentration of zinc in the body is found in the retinas, and it is important for the proper functioning of the antioxidant enzymes in the eyes.

    Therefore, take a 45 mg nutritional supplement daily.

    Be aware that excessive zinc can cause problems with copper uptake.

    It can also cause fever, nausea and associated vomiting, and diarrhea.

    It may also be linked to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, although this has not been definitively proven yet.

    COPPER

    Copper is also important to the proper functioning of antioxidant enzymes in the eyes.

    Take a 2 mg nutritional supplement daily to protect your body against copper uptake interference by zinc, and to give the enzymes sufficient support to do their job.

    MANGANESE

    A 3.5 mg nutritional supplement per day is necessary for proper functioning of the antioxidant enzymes in the eyes.

    TURMERIC

    Two 500 mg capsules twice a day will give you enough curcumin to help protect against cataracts.

    Sorry if I cannot give specific eye supplement for corneal erosion and melanosis. But the supplements I have given are sure things to improve eye health which you can take.

  2. Judy B Says:
    June 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    Corneal erosions and melanosis will not be helped with supplements.

    Follow your doctor's advice, likely you have been told to use ointment at bedtime.

  3. ariana Says:
    June 3rd, 2009 at 2:38 pm

    I was told not to take supplements by my eye surgeon as there is no proof they work. But my optician did say to eat plenty of different coloured vegetables and mixed peppers as I have retina problems .

  4. calotren supplement Says:
    June 3rd, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    This is an interesting post. Health Supplements can be taken regularly along with plenty of fruits and vegetables. But the effects can be observed over a long period of time. It is pointless to expect the results to be obvious within a few days of taking the drug. The best thing about Health Supplements are that it makes fat-loss a completely natural process. You have to take healthy food and exercise a lot besides taking Health Supplements.

  5. tech-help Says:
    November 13th, 2009 at 11:02 am

    Corneal erosions and melanosis will not be helped with supplements.

    Follow your doctor’s advice, likely you have been told to use ointment at bedtime.

  6. Rattan Outdoor Furniture Says:
    December 10th, 2009 at 12:10 am

    After treatment of retinal detachment, what are the key supplements for eye health?

  7. laser eye treatment Says:
    December 26th, 2009 at 8:53 am

    i have a problem with my eyes and i want someone to diagnose it for me plz
    white gelatinous thread like structures precipetate on my eye so often and specially when i wake up
    i some times can not see from them and remove them with me fingers
    this condition is lasting for over a year now and it is increasing more frequently
    please help
    I DON NOT LIKE VISITING DOCTORS

  8. texas eye care Says:
    January 22nd, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    For general eye health you can probably take a good multivitamin that provides what you may need, but Bausch & Lomb and other companies have put together capsules that support eye health also.

  9. HGH Says:
    March 1st, 2010 at 6:52 pm

    have you tried using just Vitamin A and beta-carotene? Both of these supplements are very easy to find and inexpensive.

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