Don't Squander Your Gift! How to Protect Your Vision Today – right now! – 10 million Americans are blind or
are facing blindness from macular degeneration. It is
the most common cause of blindness in North America.
The most startling aspect of this disease is that, in
many people, it may be totally preventable! The most destructive disorder that affects our vision
is a lack of knowledge. We need to know how to
protect our eyes and what warning signs to look
for as we go through life. There are also various
other diseases that may attack your eyes. An
ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specializing
in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of
the eye. You should rely on your ophthalmologist
for regular eye examinations. Just getting old?
Loss of vision is not a normal part of aging. It is a
condition to be vigorously treated and
meticulously protected against. Vision loss
may seem gradual, but it is relentless. We
may start to have difficulty reading small print;
then we may find it hard to read any print.
The glare from headlights may make driving
a challenge. Then night driving becomes
impossible.
At first, brighter light and stronger glasses take
away the blurriness. But, eventually, nothing
can overcome the growing darkness in your
central vision and even the faces of the people
you love most are indistinguishable.
Vision loss is an epidemic. With the growing number of "Baby Boomers"
turning 55 every year, the diagnosis of macular
degeneration is exploding. So, what can we do?
What strategies will help us to keep our precious
eyesight as long as possible? Are there
strategies for reversing vision loss?
What to do:
If you smoke, stop. Do whatever it takes to
stop smoking because smoking is strongly
linked to blindness from several causes. Vigorously attend to your diet. Foods that are
high in sugars or have a "high" rating on the
glycemic index can add to the total amount
of sugar in your bloodstream. These excess
sugars "cook" in your body and caramelize
in your eyes – a reason why people with
uncontrolled diabetes face blindness. Eating a diet that is rich in antioxidants is
essential for good vision, as they can help
preserve and protect the health of your eyes.
Children should eat 5 servings of fruit and
vegetables daily; women should eat 7 servings
of fruit and vegetables daily and men should
eat 9 servings of fruit and vegetables every
single day to protect their health and their
eyesight. Colorful vegetables and a variety of
berries – especially blueberries – can provide
you with a variety of antioxidants.
Supplements play a role in vision protection.
TriVita's VisionGuard and OmegaPrime are
good examples of "vision-specific" nutrition.
VisionGuard contains the best vision-specific
antioxidants to act as sunscreen for your eyes.
OmegaPrime provides you with the essential
fats needed for eye health. Include these in
your Healthy Foundation supplement program
to help build a bulwark of nutrients against
vision loss.Exercise at least 30 minutes most days of
the week and work to keep your cholesterol
balanced, as buildup of cholesterol and other
substances in the arteries (atherosclerosis)
can cause vision loss.
When to do it:
Imagine what life would be like if you could
not see. That is a reality for many people.
The tragedy of vision loss is compounded
by the fact that many times, perhaps most
times, it is preventable. If we want good vision
throughout our lifetime we must begin prevention
techniques today – this minute! Even if we have
suffered some vision loss already, there may be
time to stop the progress of this horrible tragedy.
Start today. Do whatever it takes to preserve and
protect your eyesight. Your future and your
freedom depend on healthy vision!
Take Control of Your Health
Use protective eyewear,
UV-A and UV-B filters, Goggles and face shield with
toxins or particulates
Nourish your eyes
Drink pure water
Sleep peacefully
Eat high-antioxidant fruits and
vegetables, such as:
Blueberries Tomatoes Spinach Turnip greens Strawberries Broccoli Red peppers Sweet potatoes Carrots Collard greens Kale Raspberries
If you smoke, quit
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