4 Herbs for Better Eye Health

Sight is one of our most precious senses. We read, work on our computers, and entertain ourselves by using our eyes. Possibly because we use them so much, eye problems of one kind or another are common. Eye problems often develop slowly over the years and may be well-advanced before any symptoms are noticed. Therefore, it's a good idea to give the eyes some extra care even when the yes seem healthy. One way to keep eyes healthy and vision sharp is to use medicinal plants. These four herbs have long been used to maintain eye health.

1) Bilberry

Bilberry contains potent antioxidant flavonoids called anthocyanins. During World War II, pilots reported that eating bilberry jam improved their night vision. Bilberry consumption has also been found to inhibit or reverse macular degeneration.

2) Eyebright

Eyebright is a traditional folk remedy for the eyes. One study found that eyebright eye drops sped recovery from conjunctivitis.

4) Ginkgo Biloba

Ginkgo biloba improves circulation to the retina. Research suggests that ginkgo extracts improve vision in people with glaucoma. Ginkgo is also antioxidant and protects nerve cells, including those in the eye

5) Green Tea.

Green tea contains antioxidants, which mop up free radicals, substances that cause the oxidative damage underlying many chronic diseases, including cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Studies also show that treating retinal cells with green tea’s polyphenols protects them from damage caused by ultraviolet light. (Such damage increases the risk for macular degeneration. UV light also contributes to the development of cataracts.)

Green tea and ginkgo biloba have other benefits besides improving eye health and vision, so most people should be using them even if their eyes seem to be perfectly healthy.  If you have eye problems, or any family history of serious eye conditions, bilberry and eyebright can be helpful as well. Even using all four is likely to be cheaper than the cheapest medication that an ophthalmologist would prescribe.

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