Vision Loss:  Your Eyesight and Corrective Measures

Eye diseases and eye problems can develop at any age. Childhood diseases such as measles can disrupt vision beyond the need for corrective lenses whereas eye infections can do the same – think pink eye.

As we mature, the onset of certain eye problems seems to plague those over the age of 35.  Cataracts, floaters, glaucoma, and retinal degeneration are likely the most prevalent causes of vision loss that require medical interventions.

Discovering a potential eye challenge during a routine visit most likely requires frequent follow-up visits to determine the seriousness of symptoms…

What a pain…not physically per se, but the fact that eye doctors, ophthalmologists that is, are an 80-mile round trip jaunt.

Eye exams are important no matter what your age and boy have these exams changed from sitting in a lone chair in the middle of the room seeing the overly large E portrayed on a screen ten feet away.

Modern and sophisticated, the recent eye exams are designed to find even the smallest abnormality in your eyes which is a good thing but…

All I wanted was an updated prescription so I could better define street signs in the daytime. Rarely, and I mean it’s been at least 3 years since I’ve driven at night, so I do not have a reference if headlights affect my vision. All I know is that my eyesight has presented a challenge. (For you new readers, I live rural)

My last eye examination was two years ago – there were indications then that a cataract was mounting an attack on my right eye. Surgery was suggested but nothing more developed as I typically adopt a wait and see attitude toward medical interventions, and I did just that in this case.

Seeing crisp, clear images is my goal and I’d certainly like to see better without surgery. There is hope we just might be able to improve our eyesight by using certain vitamin supplements. 

Recently my friend Steven was advised by his ophthalmologist in Palm Springs to add certain supplements geared towards eye health to his vitamin regimen. He passed those suggestions onto me and I wanted to share this info with you:  astaxanthin, moringa, lutein, resveratrol, NAD, vitamin E, D3, and vitamin C. Rather than purchasing these items separately, I think you can probably find an eye supplement on Amazon that has these components.

Wearing glasses from a young age, then contact lenses, now glasses again for a nearsighted condition somewhat compromised by a cataract, now more than ever I value my sight, and am faithfully taking my vitamins for better eye health.

I hope surgery can be postponed forever,