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Eye
supplements are the products that are taken for maintaining eye health and good
vision. The growth in the supplement market is being driven by the increase in
the prevalence of a related diseases, increasing geriatric population,
increasing awareness about eye disease and preventative eyecare measures for
avoiding eye and vision problems has been a major promoter of the eye
supplement market. The global eye health supplements market size was estimated
at USD 1.57 billion in 2020.
The national
eye institute estimated 2.7 million Americans suffer from glaucoma, and it is
expected to reach 4.3 million by the end of 2030. 2.1 million Americans suffer
from advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and it is expected to
reach 3.7 million by 2030.
Are these
supplements really worth it?
There are
lots of claims about these products, that some can help delay or prevent eye
problems or disease. So what should you believe about eye supplements?
Your doctor
should be your first source of information about your health. Regardless of
dosage, supplements are not a cure for health issues or a substitute for, first
and foremost, a healthy lifestyle or medication when needed. Most of the
nutrients found in supplements can be obtained through the food you eat such
as:
• Lutein
& zeaxanthin
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin E
• Essential
fatty acids
• Zinc
• Vitamin A
•
Beta-carotene
Controlling
other risk factors by changing certain behaviors:
• Not
smoking
• Reducing
exposure to sunlight by wearing UVA/UVB protective eyewear
•
Controlling other diseases like diabetes
If you do
choose to use any supplements you should take precautions as with any
medication. There can be interactions between supplements and prescribe drugs,
possibly Unknown since a lot of supplements have not been tested in clinical
trials. Again consult your doctor to advise you and schedule a yearly dilated
eye exam with a retinal image scan is the number one way to catch any issues
early.
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