Question 1

do you think those occuvite vitamins for the eye really work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For those people with more than just mild age-related macular degeneration (armd), the areds vitamin supplement (ocuvite is one of those) has been shown in research studies to slow the progression of armd and decrease the incidence of severe vision loss in armd.  It is one of the very few things that can be done to prevent damage from armd, besides not smoking, wearing sunglasses, and healthy diet.

Question 2

can i take ocuvite to help my eyes get the vitamins they need?

Accepted Answer

Eye vitamins: Ocuvites are eye vitamins that help prevent macula degeneration.  They contain many of the vitamins that are important in maintaining the health of the eyes. They are great vitamins.

Question 3

what vitamins are good for eye health?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If one has a 'normal' diet, vitamin supplementation has not conclusively been shown to improve eye health.   With certain vitamin deficiencies, such as vitamin a etc..  Supplementation would be helpful.
The only vitamins shown to have beneficial effect are the so called - areds vitamins.  These have been shown to slow macular degeneration in susceptible patients and may be prescribed by your dr.

Question 4

are there any herbs, vitamins, etc for eye health?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vitamins containing antioxidants, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthine and omega 3 fatty acids can help patients with macular degeneration.  Omega 3 fatty acids are also beneficial for people with dry eyes.

Question 5

what vitamins are good for eye health or is it hype?

Accepted Answer

VITAMIN A,BETA CROTE: Beta carotene a precursor of vitamin a is an antioxidant slows down the development of macular generation, night blindness, dry eye sundrome, but smokers and former smokers should avoid it.
Vit a is very important for eye health, as deficiency can cause xeropthalmia causes blindness in children, dry eye, cataracts
vit c slows macular degenerati
vite  for macular deneration
zinc for night blindness&mac d.

Question 6

which is the best vitamin for eye health?

Accepted Answer

Nothing specific: Eye health goes along with maintainence of general health of the body.  If you have an adequate diet you do not need to supplement for the eyes specifically.  The eyes will take from your circulation what they need.  Some will tell you that vitamin a is helpful but deficiency of this vitamin in first world countries is really rare.

Question 7

are there any vitamins that promote eye health?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Vitamin a is necessary for adequate night vision. B vitamins, vit. C & antioxidants protect against cataracts. Vit c, d, beta carotene, vit e & zinc slow progression of macular degeneration. Flavonoids like lutein, zeaxanthin & anthocyans are also beneficial. Even mainstream ophthamologists often recommend supplements for eye health.
See http://www.Allaboutvision.Com/over60/nutrition.Htm.

Question 8

is it safe to a take a vitamin eye supplement for general eye health?

Accepted Answer

YES IT IS: The vitamins which prevent eye diseases also have other benefits due to antioxidant properties.

Question 9

what are good vitamins to take for skin, nail and eye health if you are a vegetarian?

Accepted Answer

A, D, Zinc, B-12: Eating non processed foods and eating good vegetables  at each meal and using high quality protein like beans and egg if possible will provide the proteins and anti-oxidants. In the  summer one can get vitamin d3  from the sun.  Taurine is an Amino Acid in dairy and beef that is helpful.  Google robert ritch natural compounds for eye nutrients that are good for everything.

Question 10

my eyes are often sensitive to light, feel dry and they hurt. is there a vitamin deficiency causing this? what can i take to better my eye health?

Accepted Answer

Eyes and vitamins: There are many vitamin deficiencies associated with eye issues, the most important one being vitamin a.  Your symptoms need to be assessed by an ophthalmologist without delay.

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