Thursday, November 27, 2008

Myopia - nearsightedness近视

Myopia Treatment
Myopia is an eye disorder. Myopia is also known as nearsightedness近视, while farsightedness is known as hyperopia. Myopia is a very common ocular problem, affecting perhaps one billion people worldwide. Prevention of myopia is partially possible be avoiding reading closely for prolonged periods during childhood and eating a healthy diet with plenty of fish and fresh vegetables. Natural Supplements for Eye Myopia Treatment - Nutrition for Eye Health The lens, retina, macula, and other parts of the eye involved in eyesight can be protected with the proper intake of antioxidants. Almost all the antioxidants likely have a positive influence on eye health. Of particular importance are vitamins C, E, selenium, and the carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables. Two particular carotenoids, called LUTEIN and ZEAXANTHIN, play an important role in protecting eye tissue in the macula from damage by free radicals, and perhaps partially help prevent myopia or reduce myopia severity progression. Corn, eggs, green leafy vegetables, peppers, red grapes and pumpkins are some of the foods rich in lutein and zeazanthin. You can also find carotenoids and flavonoids in many herbs, including milk thistle and bilberry. Interestingly, bilberry contains anthocyanosides that could be beneficial in myopia.

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