Healthy Eyes and What I Do and Use

SeaBreeze said:
Years back I went out in the back yard winter with a couple of feet of snow on the ground and it was full bright sun, didn't wear sunglasses, came back in the house and learned the meaning of 'snow blind', it was scary until it subsided...after that I make sure to wear them especially when the ground is white. I was foolish in my younger years not to wear them, I hate hats or sunglasses, but now I can't afford to neglect my eyes in my old age. Vision is so precious, hate to lose it.
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Exactly. If you are outside a lot then sunglasses are needed especially in the snow. The reflection can be very blinding.
I enjoy wearing my sunglasses. They are prescription glasses and definitely protect my eyes.
 

Keesha said:
Both my dad and my husband have mascular degeneration and supplements were highly suggested by both eye specialists.
Just for the record, most people ask why their doctors don’t recommend vitamins. Most don’t because they only have an average of 2 to 3 weeks MAX in their 7 year university course to become a doctor and most courses are promoted by pharmaceutical suppliers so there is ALWAYS a conflict of interest.
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This is true but remember too pharma funds so many of the medical schools and hence the doctors are so indoctrinated with their drugs, that's what it's all about. I know MD's who worked outside medical "box" and had their medical licenses taken from them. And then there is a long list of "alternative" practioners who disappeared, they are dead or lord knows where they are. A couple of these MD's had to do some re-grouping and opened naturopathic offices to treat their patients. Too bad BOTH worlds can't work together, think about HOW MUCH LESS the pharma world would make in profits.
 
jaminhealth said:
This is true but remember too pharma funds so many of the medical schools and hence the doctors are so indoctrinated with their drugs, that's what it's all about. I know MD's who worked outside medical "box" and had their medical licenses taken from them. And then there is a long list of "alternative" practioners who disappeared, they are dead or lord knows where they are. A couple of these MD's had to do some re-grouping and opened naturopathic offices to treat their patients. Too bad BOTH worlds can't work together, think about HOW MUCH LESS the pharma world would make in profits.
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Absolutely Jamie. They are funded by big pharma plus and doctors have learned that they make money by prescribing drugs not by educating people on self preservation. Unfortunately the very act of self preservation and using natural substances that have been used for centuries has turned into suspicious foolishness, instead of the respected old age medicine. It really is too bad both worlds can’t come together but that conflict of interest is money based $$$ after all.
 

I went in at 8AM this morning for my annual eye exam....full battery of tests including dilation...it was about 6 or 7 hours before I could see clear enough to read/use computer again. The Macula are showing no signs of issues, and no evidence of cataracts, etc. The corrective prescription remains virtually the same, and has showed little change over the past few years. Bottom line...everything checked out good. I take a morning multivitamin, a fish oil capsule, and 6mg of Lutein every morning after breakfast.

Find a good eye doctor, get a thorough exam every year, take any recommended supplements per your doctor, shield your eyes with good sunglasses when outdoors...and with a little luck the eyes will remain healthy.
 
Well, Don, I have not gone for an eye exam for 8 yrs....Why, I know my eyes are a-ok. As far as I'm concerned pretty darn good for 80 and I'm betting the lutein is doing me good too...I take a 20mg softgel daily. And more than 1 fish oil and have not been taking a multi for some time now. I take a lot of separate supps.

I get so much pleasure in NOT giving my money to pharma and big brother insurance.
 
jaminhealth said:
Well, Don, I have not gone for an eye exam for 8 yrs....Why, I know my eyes are a-ok. .
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Perhaps the best reason for having a good annual eye exam is that problems in the eyes usually develop slowly, and by the time a person notices any real changes, the problem can be hard, and expensive, to correct. Most eye problems can be corrected with minimal procedures, IF diagnosed in their early stages. With regard to Lutein...my eye doctor says that is the Best supplement a person can take, but most people can only absorb about 6mg/day...anything much more than that winds up in the Urine. The fish oil is good for many things, and a multivitamin is cheap insurance in case I don't eat right.

Irregardless, every person is different and must do some "experimenting" to find what works best for them. The Important thing is to find what works so as to avoid spending half their time/money on doctor visits.
 
I have been working with muscle testing and pendulum dowsing for probably 20 yrs give or take and both these methods tell me I'm OK with no eye exams and that my eyes are fine. It's all energy work and I love it. I don't live my life by it, but feel it's right on so much of the time when I'm seeking answers.
 
jaminhealth said:
Well, Don, I have not gone for an eye exam for 8 yrs....Why, I know my eyes are a-ok. As far as I'm concerned pretty darn good for 80 and I'm betting the lutein is doing me good too...I take a 20mg softgel daily. And more than 1 fish oil and have not been taking a multi for some time now. I take a lot of separate supps.

I get so much pleasure in NOT giving my money to pharma and big brother insurance.
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I think you’re doing really darn good for an 80 year old; no debating that whatsoever BUT I DO think eye exams are important.
There are things the eye doctor can tell by the eye exams that you can’t possibly know . Not from lack of education as much as because they use very advanced eye exam technology. Their equipment can detect eye pressure, health of the retina, cataracts, blood vessels, light sensitivities, possible glaucoma disturbances etc.

I get an eye exam done every two years that’s paid for by my insurance. My eyes had improved since my last exam.
My husband has to get an eye exam once a year and it’s free since he only has one.
Since he HAS mascular degeneration he has to be extra careful or he could go completely blind but our eye doctor is the absolute best. This man has the best bedside manners of any doctor I’ve ever met and he educated us both on proper eye health and care. He says that with proper supplements and protection, mascular degeneration won’t get worse but often stays the same for years. Both my husband and my father take Vitalux Advanced which is prescribed by their doctor which is specially formulated for age related mascular degeneration.

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He was also also told to eat a handful of goji berries everyday .
https://www.healthline.com/health/goji-berry-facts
 
If I started having serious age-related eye issues, I would try using L-acetylcarnosine eye drops. I've been using the supplement L-Carnosine for awhile in capsule form as a supplement. More info about the drops here.
 
Keesha, I hear you and I've gone to eye docs all my life, probably every two years as was recommended as I recall. Remember this too, I've been taking Grape Seed Extract for going on 24 yrs and I know this antioxidant supports our eyes big time.
 
jaminhealth said:
Keesha, I hear you and I've gone to eye docs all my life, probably every two years as was recommended as I recall. Remember this too, I've been taking Grape Seed Extract for going on 24 yrs and I know this antioxidant supports our eyes big time.
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Oh yes of course. Grape Seed Extract ! Not sure how I possibly forgot that one.
Right! Ok.
 
SeaBreeze said:
If I started having serious age-related eye issues, I would try using L-acetylcarnosine eye drops. I've been using the supplement L-Carnosine for awhile in capsule form as a supplement. More info about the drops here.
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Wow Seabreeze. Good find. It even works on age related cataracts. Very good. I will definitely look into this.
Thanks.
 
Good idea, I wear mine to go to mailbox. I don't have cataracts and just NOW did a muscle test and told me NO which I believed anyway, but yes to Sunglasses.
 

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