Tag: Cataract

At 60, age-related eye changes are common. Presbyopia, or the inability to see close objects, is treated with reading glasses. Cataracts form when proteins clump up, while glaucoma develops when eye pressure increases. Symptoms aren’t always obvious but eye exams catch them early. The same goes for age-related macular degeneration, a slow form of vision loss. Floaters are harmless but they might disrupt vision. Treat your eyes well with regular check-ups, healthy food exercise sunglasses, and sleep.

Cataract is a common vision issue that happens mostly with middle-aged and older people. Cataracts are, in fact, more common in people who are...

Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include sudden vision loss, eye pain or redness, blurred vision, and the presence of floaters in the field of vision. Symptoms of diabetic macular edema include blurred vision and trouble with reading. Cataract symptoms include double vision, extra sensitivity to light, faded vision, and others. Glaucoma symptoms include hazy vision, severe eye pain, headaches, and sudden sight loss.

Saffron is a rich source of antioxidants called carotenoids. These pigments can prevent oxidative stress and inflammation – two major causes of age-related macular degeneration. They'll also help vision by improving the way eyes process light. Plus, with less oxidative stress, eye pressure will decrease and ward off glaucoma. It even stops protein breakdown – a major cause of cataracts. Ultimately, saffron won't cure blindness, but it may delay vision loss.

Cataract leads to clouding of the eye lens, causing vision problems. Juice of Cineraria maritima (dusty miller) herb is known to dissolve cataracts and treat corneal clouding. Ashwagandha, a potent Ayurvedic medicine, reduces light-induced damage to the eye lens. Anthocyanosides in Bilberry herb help the body produce rhodospin, a critical pigment that aids proper vision.