DAILY CHALLENGES FOR OUR EYES

Every day, our eyes are working intensely and hard. Smart devices and TV screens, reading and driving – these are just several of the exhausting factors our eyes have to face in this modern world.

THE MOST COMMON EYE PROBLEMS

Dry eyes

Whenever you look closely at small objects, your eye muscles tense and do not move, and your blinking slows down. As a result, your eyes are not sufficiently moisturized so irritation occurs. There are many ways to take care of dry, irritated and hardworking eyes: spend more time in the fresh air, take regular screen breaks and perform relaxing eye exercises. It is also important to use lubricating eye drops and regularly take high quality food supplements containing essential nutrients for eye health.

Impaired microcirculation

Microcirculation in the retina is intensely important. Oxygen and nutrients are supplied to photoreceptors, while by-products and free radicals are removed through capillaries. One of the factors disrupting microcirculation is oxidative stress, caused by intense eye work or certain diseases such as diabetes. During oxidative stress, there is an increased need for nutrients, particularly vitamin A which helps to preserve vision, as well as micronutrients such as selenium, copper and zinc, which help protect cells from oxidative damage.

Changes in the retina

Over the years, you will sense that your vision changes, as it becomes harder to read, and your eyes become tired faster. This happens because the number of photoreceptors in the retina decreases with age, so the remaining ones must work harder. At the same time, there is a decrease in the number of carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin. Eyes become tired faster. The nutrients contained in high-quality food supplements can ensure proper eye health and help protect your vision.