Question 1

are vitamins needed for our eyes?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin ACE: Yes, vitamin a, c, and e are particularly vital along with other vitamins Amino Acids and trace elements.

Question 2

how can i keep my eyes healthy with vitamins?

Accepted Answer

No proof: 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 recommended by your dr.

Question 3

what is a good brand of vitamins for your eyes?

Accepted Answer

None really: Unless you have diagnosed moderate to severe macular degeneration, there is no real need to take eye-specific vitamin supplements. Instead, i would simply recommend a balanced diet and, perhaps, a multivitamin.

Question 4

what vitamins are good for your vision and the bags under your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Antioxidants: Antioxidants such vit e, and minerals like zinc and selenium are good for the eyes.  There are no vitamins to help with baggy eyelids.

Question 5

are there any vitamins i could take to improve my eyes if i am in my 20s?

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No: Vitamins will not improve your vision unless you are grossly vitamin deficient, which is very unusual in the USA unless you are starving yourself.

Question 6

what are vitamins for helping the eyes and are the packaged vitamins worth the cost?

Accepted Answer

Ocuvite: Vitamins to help the eyes are ocuvite, they slow the progression of macular degeneration in the elderly. They are worth the cost if you lose your vision.

Question 7

what would be the cause of unclear eyes.. ? i mean the appearance is not that very clear.., what vitamins can you advice?

Accepted Answer

Go see an eye DR: I think you are either near or far sighted.
Go see an optometrist or an opthalmologist to have your vision checked.
My guess is you need to wear glasses or contact lenses.
Vitamins won't help if my diagnosis is correct.
Good luck!

Question 8

which vitamin for your eyes is the very best?

Accepted Answer

Many: Vitamins are essential and important for metabolism and overall health. Vitamins a, e , c and zinc are associated with lower risk of macular degeneration. Taking b vitamins lowers your risk of certain types of heart disease and stroke. Be careful about taking hyper doses of vitamins a, e, d and k  as these fat-soluble vitamins can accumulate in your system.  Omega 3 fatty acids also improve tears.

Question 9

why do you need vitamin a for eyes?

Accepted Answer

Corneal health: Most people with balanced diets do not need extra vitamins for the eye. Vitamin a helps with tear film and corneal health.

Question 10

putting vitamin e in the eyes. is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it: There are a number of nutraceutical preparations of vitamin E out there for use in the eye, but i would not use them.  I seriously doubt they have been adequately tested for long term effects.  You would likely be better off taking vitamin E pills (by mouth, not in your eye) to increase your overall antioxidant levels.

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What vitamins are good for your vision and the bags under your eyes?

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Are there any vitamins i could take to improve my eyes if i am in my 20s?

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What are vitamins for helping the eyes and are the packaged vitamins worth the cost?

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What would be the cause of unclear eyes.. ? i mean the appearance is not that very clear.., what vitamins can you advice?

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Which vitamin for your eyes is the very best?

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Putting vitamin e in the eyes. is this safe?

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