5 Facts of Eye (Ocular) Health, Protection, and Nutrition with Eye-Healthy Vitamins and Minerals
Eye, Frontal and Cross-Sectional Eye Diagrams
Each human eye rests within a socket of the protective skull. The skull, therefore, provides some eye shielding against physical injury to the eye.
However, direct frontal injuries to the eye always are possible from sticks, bats, nails, pebbles, rocks, cinders, and other particles and objects. Scraping, scarring or tearing of the cornea, or deeper eye injuries are possible, and significant or total loss of vision is a real concern.
Since the eye is a soft and delicate organ, and is subject to injury and damage in certain circumstances, here are 5 helpful facts to help protect eyes, and promote healthy vision.
1. Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles should be worn in work grinding, chopping, sawing, and in sports activities such as hockey, basketball, and whatever sport one might feel the need for eye protection.
2. Sunglasses Protect against harmful ultraviolet radiation (UV) that can damage the cornea, lens or retina of the eye. Polarized lenses are among the best sunglasses, and the lenses should have exclsuion or blockage for UV-A and UV-B rays. Cheap, tinted sunglasses are better than no glasses, but good, quality, polarized sunglasses are a worthwhile investment.
3. Water Goggles, preferably polarized, should be used by those who snorkel, or engage in diving . The sunglass admonitions and guidelines apply here for goggles.
4. Regular, Eye Checkups are recommended for individuals with familial vision problems that relate such as cataracts, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy can lead to severe loss of vision and blindness. Macular degeneration is another common ailment that may go undetected without a full professional eye exam.
5. Antioxidant Vitamins and Minerals are recommended as a useful supplement for eye health and protection against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Eating foods rich in antioxidants is important for natural and routine health maintenance and as a protection against various cancers and eye problems. Daily consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is important. Taking a multivitamin with lutein and zinc is a good regimen for those who may be deficient in a balanced, healthy diet. Specific ocular health products that may be taken typically include: vitamins A, C, E, and lutein/zeaxanthin, with the added mineral zinc, and copper. These vitamins and minerals inactivate free radicals that may form within the body. These supplements are helpful in preventing free radical damage to the retina, particularly the cone-cell-rich fovea or macular region.
Disclaimer: Information supplied here is for basic informational purposes only and a qualified medical doctor or certified nurse are among those who may be consulted for specific medical advice to meet an individual's particular needs. Info here was updated: August, 2011.
All the Written Material within Site is Copyrighted 2010 and Owned by Dr. Donald Reinhardt, and this original material is protected legally by this copyright notice and by the Digital Millennium Act. None of this original material may be copied or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the author.
The author is a Freelance Science writer, and is available for specific assignments for those who are interested – by contacting adminstrator@sciencesuperchool.com. Other questions related to this teaching site should be directed to teacher@sciencesuperschool.com.
However, direct frontal injuries to the eye always are possible from sticks, bats, nails, pebbles, rocks, cinders, and other particles and objects. Scraping, scarring or tearing of the cornea, or deeper eye injuries are possible, and significant or total loss of vision is a real concern.
Since the eye is a soft and delicate organ, and is subject to injury and damage in certain circumstances, here are 5 helpful facts to help protect eyes, and promote healthy vision.
1. Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles should be worn in work grinding, chopping, sawing, and in sports activities such as hockey, basketball, and whatever sport one might feel the need for eye protection.
2. Sunglasses Protect against harmful ultraviolet radiation (UV) that can damage the cornea, lens or retina of the eye. Polarized lenses are among the best sunglasses, and the lenses should have exclsuion or blockage for UV-A and UV-B rays. Cheap, tinted sunglasses are better than no glasses, but good, quality, polarized sunglasses are a worthwhile investment.
3. Water Goggles, preferably polarized, should be used by those who snorkel, or engage in diving . The sunglass admonitions and guidelines apply here for goggles.
4. Regular, Eye Checkups are recommended for individuals with familial vision problems that relate such as cataracts, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy can lead to severe loss of vision and blindness. Macular degeneration is another common ailment that may go undetected without a full professional eye exam.
5. Antioxidant Vitamins and Minerals are recommended as a useful supplement for eye health and protection against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Eating foods rich in antioxidants is important for natural and routine health maintenance and as a protection against various cancers and eye problems. Daily consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables is important. Taking a multivitamin with lutein and zinc is a good regimen for those who may be deficient in a balanced, healthy diet. Specific ocular health products that may be taken typically include: vitamins A, C, E, and lutein/zeaxanthin, with the added mineral zinc, and copper. These vitamins and minerals inactivate free radicals that may form within the body. These supplements are helpful in preventing free radical damage to the retina, particularly the cone-cell-rich fovea or macular region.
Disclaimer: Information supplied here is for basic informational purposes only and a qualified medical doctor or certified nurse are among those who may be consulted for specific medical advice to meet an individual's particular needs. Info here was updated: August, 2011.
All the Written Material within Site is Copyrighted 2010 and Owned by Dr. Donald Reinhardt, and this original material is protected legally by this copyright notice and by the Digital Millennium Act. None of this original material may be copied or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the author.
The author is a Freelance Science writer, and is available for specific assignments for those who are interested – by contacting adminstrator@sciencesuperchool.com. Other questions related to this teaching site should be directed to teacher@sciencesuperschool.com.