Restoring Your Eyesight the Right Way Get Back the Eyesight You Had When You Were Younger

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2 Restoring Your Eyesight the Right Way Get Back the Eyesight You Had When You Were Younger

3 Summary The following guide is dedicated to helping people learn about how to take care of many of the most difficult conditions that could potentially suffer from. You will learn about many critical concepts relating to how certain eye conditions can develop as you get older. After this, you will discover a number of unique solutions dedicated to protecting your eyesight and enhancing your overall ability to see things right. You will learn about many dietary controls that can be used to promote proper eye health. These include controls that focus on the right components that can strengthen your eyes. Exercises relating to your eyes and lifestyle solutions are also listed in this guide. These are ideas that will help you to control your eyesight and enhance how well it is able to work for you. By using this guide, you can learn more about what you can do to ensure that you will not be at risk of serious problems relating to your eyes.

4 Table of Contents Introduction... 4 Understanding Eye Problems... 6 Glaucoma... 8 Cataracts Retinopathy Macular Degeneration Dietary Controls What Are Antioxidants? The Necessity of Vitamin C Vitamin E Lutein Zinc Can Supplements Work? Lifestyle Controls Limit Caffeine Intake (To Be Safe) Stop Smoking Use UV-Protecting Items Keep a Healthy Sleep Pattern Wash Your Hands What About Computer Use? Get Eye Exams Exercises To Improve Your Eyesight Blinking Palming Zooming The Risks Of Other Procedures Assorted Medications Laser Treatments Surgery Conclusion... 50

5 Introduction The problem with aging is that your eyes will end up wearing out and becoming weak rather quickly. Specifically, your eyes will suffer from an extreme amount of stress following many natural problems that can develop as you age. Your eyes will not be as strong as they used to be thanks to many problems that can quickly get in the way. Problems like glaucoma, cataracts and retinopathy can be very hard to live with. The worst part is that it can be a challenge for people to avoid some of these problems. Those who have diabetes or are much older in age are especially unable to keep them from happening. This does not mean that you have to live with these problems forever. There are many great solutions that you can use to improve your eyesight and keep it as active as possible. Today you can utilize an extended variety of convenient and advantageous solutions. From working with a healthy diet to using the right lifestyle changes, you can keep your eyes healthy and working like they did years ago. You can even use this guide to learn about the many advantageous exercises that you can use

6 with your eyes to get them to focus and function properly. You'll even learn about the risks that come with different invasive processes that may be designed to take care of some of these conditions. As you will discover in this guide, working with safer routines like what you will read about here will be better. You should never assume that there's no way how you can get the eyesight that you used to have back. By using this guide, you can learn about the many things that you can do for your life to keep your eyes healthy and under control. You may never be young again but you can certainly have the same eyesight you used to have when you were young.

7 Understanding Eye Problems Kids these days often believe that those who have eye problems are just plain old. They see people who have eyeglasses as those who are far too old and can't tell what's going on around them. Meanwhile, kids who do wear eyeglasses are often picked upon and subjected to an assortment of nerdy stereotypes. It's clear that eye problems are often a sign of the old. No one likes to deal with eye problems; it's a sign of an imperfection. Of course, we should always find ways to age gracefully but even these eye problems can be a hassle even as there are so many different types of designer eyewear products out there that look attractive.

8 The fact is that your eyes will more than likely suffer from various problems at some point in your life. In fact, many of the eye problems that are out there are ones that can develop at an older age. Think about your vision now and then go back in time to when you were much younger. Think about how your eyesight was like back then and how you didn't have to worry about things getting stuck in your eyes or problems with trying to concentrate and focus. Even if you had to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses when you were younger, you might have at least had a relatively easy time with seeing things at that point. Nowadays you might have gotten to the point where even those aren't going to be good

9 enough. Come to think of it, you might even be reading this book with a magnifying glass or something else that would help you see this better. It's not always the best thing to bear with but it's a point of aging that all must be aware of. Sometimes these eye problems can come about over the years and in many cases they can be easily visible through a mirror. You need to be aware of how a condition like this can occur at any time in your life, especially as you are older. So, what has caused you to develop these eye problems? There are many different conditions that could have gotten into your life that have robbed you of that vision you once had when you were young. Glaucoma Glaucoma occurs when optic nerves in the eyes are damaged. This can cause you to lose your vision or to develop issues with trying to see things clearly. In most cases, the optic nerves will be damaged by changes in eye pressure. A clear fluid will normally move around the eyes and

10 will keep tissues healthy and nourished. The fluid will leave at a chamber where the iris and cornea connect. The fluid will leave the eye over time. However, if that fluid is unable to move out as well as it is supposed to then the eye will be at risk of serious damages. This threat can end up harming your eyes. This image from the National Eye Institute should give you a good idea of what can happen here. If the fluid that nourishes your eye is unable to maintain itself as well as possible then it

11 will struggle to function the right way. The pressure in the area will start to add up. If you have high blood pressure then you could also be at risk of glaucoma. This could be due to the added stress all around your body. Anyone could develop glaucoma; however, those who are over the age of sixty and people who have a family history of glaucoma are often more likely to develop this issue in their eyes. Also, those who are black will have an increased risk of developing glaucoma as they reach forty years of age. Cataracts Cataracts can also be a concern that can develop within your eyes. If you have ever dealt with problems like being overly sensitive to light, seeing halos around lights and even an inability to see things in dim conditions then the odds are you might have cataracts.

12 Take a look at this image and look at the lens. Notice how it appears to have a clouded appearance to it. This is what happens when a cataract develops. Cataracts occur when the lens starts to cloud up. The lens is normally supposed to help handle light and get it read by the retina. However, whereas light is normally supposed to go through the lens and into the retina, the light will not be taken in by the lens when there's a cataract. That's because the lens will have become blurred to the point where the eye will struggle to handle light the right way. Cataracts often occur among those who are much older. The National Eye Institute even says that half of all Americans who are 80 years of age or older will have cataracts in some form.

13 Sometimes cataracts are in one eye and in other cases they are in both. Either way, cataracts will not spread between eyes. The proteins in the lens can start to clump together as you age. This can cause different spots in the lens to become crowded with excess proteins. You need to keep these proteins intact around your lens so it can continue to function but at times the proteins may end up being unable to work the right way. The burden of a cataract can make you look unappealing. More importantly, it can keep your eyes from being pure in their appearance. You might find that your eyes will be anything but attractive if you have a problem like this that could easily get in the way of your eye. Retinopathy Retinopathy is a condition that is often associated with diabetes but it could occur to anyone. This will occur as a result of blood

14 vessels around the retina having worn out. Blood vessels are important as they will get blood to move to the eyes as needed. The vessels will assist the eyes by making them feel nourished and refreshed. However, if the blood vessels stop working as well as possible then it will be easy for your eyes to wear out and go blind. If the blood vessels are damaged then they can start to leak blood. To make things worse, the body won't normally be able to make new blood vessels to take care of the problem. The retina may start to swell up over time. Specifically, the macula, which is the center of the retina, can become weak after a while. The area will swell up and become unable to see things clearly.

15 Take a look at the bright circled spot on the left of this image. Notice that the blood vessels there have broken off and are not working as well as they should. This is what will happen when you suffer from retinopathy. This is regardless of whether or not you have diabetes. There are times when new blood vessels may be developed around the area that the old ones broke off at but they tend to be harder for the body to handle. This is often due to the body struggling to hold up and run along with the pressure that has been generated by the older vessels becoming damaged.

16 In most cases this problem will be triggered by high levels of sugar in your blood, hence why this condition often occurs among diabetics. However, any dramatic changes to your blood sugar levels or your blood pressure totals can be a threat. Interestingly enough, some women may develop retinopathy after giving birth, what with their blood sugar levels changing dramatically. Macular Degeneration The macula is the part of the retina that is responsible for taking in the things you see. It helps you identify colors and assorted details. This is a critical aspect of the eye but it can wear out over time. This will cause a condition known as macular degeneration. Just look at this dramatic illustration of how it works. It can cause

17 you to quickly become blind. Macular degeneration can cause blurred vision and can make it harder for you to see in darker conditions. You may even see spots or distorted images at times. The worst part of macular degeneration is that your eyes may end up wearing out to the point where you could actually go blind. This can make it to where even traditional vision correction materials like eyeglasses may not actually work as well as you might wish they could. The degeneration will occur from blood vessels failing to grow properly. The vessels can cause blood to leak into your eyes. The scarring that can come about after the blood leaks into your eyes can end up harming your vision. These are all annoying problems that can be a hassle but that doesn't mean that you have to live with eye issues forever. As you will see in this guide, there are many great solutions that you can use as a means of taking care of your body.

18 Dietary Controls So, why on earth would a guide about restoring your vision have a chapter devoted to taking care of your dietary plans? This sounds like a totally different concept for taking care of your eyes when you think about it. This is especially as your diet may not necessarily be a point that could cause your eye problems. After all, many of the eye problems that you just read about are ones that typically occur among those who are much older. Your eyes are just as much a part of your body as anything else. They too will rely on all sorts of critical nutrients. You have to protect them for as long as possible. With this in mind, we need to take a look at the many things you can do to keep your vision from being lost for any reason.

19 The foods that you can use to improve your eyes can be important to think about. From berries to leafy greens, you can choose from all sorts of options. You need to keep your diet healthy as a means of improving your chances with healing your vision. There are many great dietary concepts that you should check out but first, let's talk about one of the most important components that you will have to use when improving your vision through your diet. What Are Antioxidants? As you will see throughout much of this chapter, the key aspect of keeping a healthy diet intact will entail the use of antioxidants. These are components that will clear out unpaired oxygen atoms that might be stuck all around your body. When used properly, you will find that these antioxidants can protect your eyes.

20 In particular, antioxidants can do the following: They can clear out old atoms and components that might keep the circulation in your eyes from being as healthy as possible. They may move into the lens and absorb many forms of visible light that might normally damage your eyes. They can even protect the linings of some of the blood vessels and other components around the eyes. This will keep them from being harmed by added outside forces in the future. These antioxidants can make a real difference in your life. Today there are a number of ideal nutrients that contain antioxidants that you know can be important to your life. These will be discussed in the next few sections in this chapter. The Necessity of Vitamin C Vitamin C is one of the most popular antioxidants that you could ever experience within your body. This is a vitamin that has been famous for helping to improve your immune system but it is especially perfect for taking care of free radicals and other

21 components around your body. Vitamin C can be ideal for when you are trying to take care of problems relating to your vision. It can reduce the risk of cataracts and keep them from developing easily. It can also slow down the progress of macular degeneration. These will assist you in protecting your body and feeling as great as possible. Vitamin C can be great for your eyes but you need to make sure you go after the right foods. There are many great options that can be used in your diet right now. Naturally, it is easy to find this in fruits but there are a few other foods that you can use to protect yourself too: Citrus fruits and their assorted juices Broccoli

22 Potatoes Green peppers Dark leafy greens Tomatoes Vitamin E Vitamin E is another vitamin that can be used in your diet as an antioxidant. This too helps with taking care of free radicals while also improving the overall quality of the immune system. By using vitamin E in your daily routine, you can improve the quality of your vision and keep yourself from bearing with too much fatigue in the eyes.

23 The biggest point about vitamin E is that it assists in the creation of red blood cells. It can also widen blood vessels around the eyes, thus ensuring that blood can actually flow properly without being at risk of clots. The threat of serious vision-related problems will be reduced when you have enough vitamin E in your everyday diet as it is capable of controlling and potentially reversing many problems that your eyes may get into. However, vitamin E is especially important in that it can come from an extended number of safe and easy to use food sources. These popular sources include the following: Whole grains; the wheat germ in these grams is what helps

24 with regards to vitamin E Nuts, especially almonds, peanuts and hazelnuts Assorted seeds, particularly sunflower seeds Green leafy vegetables; spinach is perfect for this nutrient Be sure to find as many of these food options as possible. Also, if you are going to find whole grains with the intention of improving the quality of your body then you must check and see what you are actually consuming. You must avoid whole grains that have been accentuated with assorted fillers and artificial materials; some companies that make foods with whole grains tend to add these annoying fillers to make them more visually appealing or easier for the body to consume. Lutein Lutein is an ingredient that is often associated heavily with eye health. Perhaps you have heart people advertise products that contain lutein like supplements. But what is this special component and how can it work for the demands you hold?

25 As you can see from the foods in the picture above, lutein is a component that is found in many fruits and vegetables. These include a mix of foods that contain vitamins A and C. They are all unique foods that, when used properly, can improve the quality of your vision. Lutein is a carotenoid, a type of color pigment that naturally occurs in the eye. It can filter light as it moves into the eyes, thus controlling their functions. It encourages the development of healthy proteins in the eyes while also controlling how sunlight moves along. It can keep the eye tissues from being at risk of harm caused by the sun's rays. The macula will also be protected as you consume more lutein. The macula will be protected against cell damages. This is ideal

26 for when you are trying to improve the quality of the retina while keeping your eyes from being at risk of serious threats that can cause them to wear out. Lutein is naturally found in an assortment of foods. These include many options that you can use in your daily diet: Broccoli Spinach Oranges and orange juice Kale Zucchini Corn Peppers; the orange pepper is the best one for lutein Zinc

27 Zinc is one of the most appealing nutrients that you could ever find in your life. Zinc is a metal that has been known for improving the quality of the body's immune system and can control ear infections. Zinc is popular among those who often look for different supplements for their general needs. It helps to improve the body's fertility levels and can even help assist children who are dealing with problems that may come from delayed puberty. One benefit that you might not be aware of is that zinc can actually do more for your eyes than what you might expect. Zinc can assist in improving the quality of your eyes. Specifically, it will control the development of macular degeneration and will prevent the eyes from suffering from more damages than needed.

28 It may also help with taking care of cataracts. Zinc is a popular component that you can use in your daily routine to protect your eyes but you should be aware of where you can get zinc from. There are many great sources that you can get zinc from right now: Various meats, particularly lean meat; poultry especially helps Fish, including options that have omega-3 fatty acids Whole grains Dairy-based products All of these foods can be very useful and idea for use in your daily life. Make sure you use them the right way so you will keep your eyes healthy while restoring their natural qualities with ease. Can Supplements Work? You can always consider supplements for your body if you need assistance with getting more of these nutrients in your life. Supplements can be perfect as they can provide you with the healthy materials that you deserve to have in your body. However, you need to talk with your doctor about any supplement

29 that you might want to take. The supplements that are out there right now can vary in quality with some of them being a little riskier than others.

30 Lifestyle Controls Your lifestyle can make a difference to everything that can go about in your body. You might find that your lifestyle could influence your eyesight. However, it can impact your eyesight in both a positive and negative manner. You need to understand what you have to do to make it easier for your eyes to stay active and healthy. If you just make a few changes to your life then you will keep your eyesight healthy without being at risk of bearing with even more damages to your eyes. The best part is that these are all solutions that will be easy for you to utilize. Limit Caffeine Intake (To Be Safe) Caffeine consumption has been known to increase the pressure levels in your eyes. It can cause the pressure to change for a bit and cause fatigue in some cases. However, the impact that will come about is not going to be overly dangerous. Although caffeine is not going to hurt your eyes, it may make anything that you do to protect and heal your eyes a little harder to handle or use than necessary. Therefore,

31 you will need to limit the total amount of caffeine that you consume each day. It's all with the purpose of being safe without hurting your eyesight. The total amount of caffeine that you can have in your daily routine can be relatively minimal though. You can always have one cup of light coffee, for instance. The key is to just avoid going overboard when having caffeine. If you don't stay cautious and under control when having caffeine then you could be at risk of hurting yourself. Stop Smoking

32 By now you have probably read or heard lots of stories about why you need to stop smoking or avoid it altogether. Smoking can be a bothersome problem as it can damage the nerves around your eyes. The smoke that is generated from cigarettes and other items you can smoke will irritate the nerves and blood vessels around your eyes. It can end up hurting your eyes over time and cause more of a strain than necessary. Therefore, you need to avoid smoking altogether or quit if you are already doing so. Use UV-Protecting Items UV-protecting items can be important to have around your eyes. Today there are all sorts of great sunglasses out there that have UV-protecting materials on them. These are capable of blocking

33 out the most difficult bright lights that can come out of the sun. This in turn ensures that your eyes will not suffer from fatigue or cellular damages from UV rays. It's clearly best to avoid being out in the sun for far too long. However, if you use good UV-protecting sunglasses and other items that will protect your eyes then you will not be at risk of suffering from harm. Keep a Healthy Sleep Pattern If you can get the regular six to eight hours of consecutive sleep that you need each day then it will be easier for your eyes to recover. Fatigue can play a big role in the quality of your eyes. If you maintain a good sleep pattern then the eyes will have enough time to keep the strain that they experience each day from being

34 worse than necessary. Try to start a sleep routine that is consistent while sticking with the same times for bed each day. You can do this to ensure that your body will stay healthy and that you will not be at risk of losing energy during the course of the day. Also, getting into a decent sleep routine can make a difference. Wash Your Hands You might think that not washing your hands during the day isn't going to be a problem. So many people like to believe that they won't be harmed by the things that come onto their bodies because their skin and other features will have gotten used to everything. The truth is that your hands can get in touch with all sorts of parts of your body during the course of a typical day. These

35 include the eyes as you adjust your glasses or rub them among other things. The bacteria that can get into your eyes will end up harming them rather quickly. You must wash your hands regularly during the day to keep outside bacteria from getting into your eyes. It's all to ensure that no foreign materials can get in the way. On a related note, if you ever use contact lenses for any purpose then you should not only wash your hands before handling them but also clean those lenses. The same can be said for your eyeglasses if you wear them. Make sure that you clean off your hands throughout the day and

36 always use plenty of soap. Remember, just placing your hands under warm water is not good enough. You have to actually put in a decent effort into the process of washing yourself off. What About Computer Use? If you work in front of a computer all day long and you do lots of things on a computer on a regular basis then you might end up being at a real risk of harming your eyes. The computer screen can be bright and in some cases can even be the brightest thing in an office. The bright light that comes from the monitor and the close distance between you and that screen can be a real irritant. You should take frequent breaks while working in front of a screen to not only keep your eyes from being fatigued but to also prevent irritation and dryness. Try and schedule a break every hour if possible. This should be enough to keep your eyes from being harmed.

37 Don't forget to keep your eyes away from the monitor so they won't be stuck too far close. Go with a 50 cm distance between your eyes and the screen while making sure it's all viewed at an upright angle so it will not be too bright and intense as you look at the monitor. Get Eye Exams This last lifestyle consideration sounds simple but it can make a difference. You need to get regular eye exams to ensure that your eyes can stay as healthy and under control as possible.

38 Eye exams can include many activities designed to measure how well your eyes are working and if they are healthy. These exams often entail the use of eye charts, machines to review the inner workings of your eyes and much more. Of course, everyone knows about the famous eye charts that have all those assorted letters on them. These charts are frequently easy to use and read without any problems coming from them. An eye doctor will have a much easier time finding problems in your eyes than what you might do when looking in the mirror. Having a visit with the eye doctor one or twice in a year is always a prudent option for your eye healthy. Remember to keep your life under control and to use the right ideas for taking care of your eyes. If you use the best possible

39 procedures for taking care of your eyes then you should not be at risk of serious harm.

40 Exercises To Improve Your Eyesight Exercise is important to your daily life. This is especially the case as you get older. Your body will not be as likely to stay healthy and secure like it used to. One part of exercise that many people forget about involves exercises for the eyes. The eyes need just as much love as any other part of the body. You probably will not be able to do much of anything with your life if you don't have your eyesight intact. Fortunately, there are a number of great exercises that you can use right now as a means of improving your eyesight. Don't think that you have to go through weight-lifting or cardiovascular activities just to improve your eyesight (although they do help with other parts of your body). The exercises that you can use today are amazingly powerful and important for your body to utilize. These exercises can also be done in the comfort of your own home. You don't even need to get any additional pieces of equipment to make them work for you.

41 Blinking Blinking is an exercise where you can train your eyes to become ready for anything. That is, you can use this to keep your eyes from feeling strained or easily fatigued. To do this, you should spend two minutes blinking every three to four seconds. Do this during the entire two-minute period and take note on how your eyes are responding. See if they are tired or strained. After this, see if you can keep from blinking for thirty seconds. Do this as often as possible in a two-minute span. You can use these blinking exercises to strengthen your eye muscles and to keep them from being at risk of fatigue or soreness. This is an interesting exercise that can do more for your eyes to protect them and keep them from feeling worn out after a while. Palming Palming is an exercise that can relax your eyes and ensure that their muscles don't wear out quickly. This can especially work well if you spend a good deal of time in front of a computer.

42 First, you need to lean forward on a chair and keep your elbows on your knees. After this, close your eyes and place your palms over your eyes. The fingers should be on your forehead and the heels of the hands should be on the cheeks. You need to keep the eyes covered while still having enough room to where you can blink like normal. This is an exercise that will ease the muscles in your eyes while keeping them from being easily irritated and bothered after a while. Zooming Zooming is an exercise that can also help you to improve your vision. This will not only improve the quality of your eye muscles but also help you have a much easier time with focusing on all sorts of things that you might see. To start zooming, you need to sit in a good position and then stretch your arm out with your thumb up. Take a look at your thumb as it sticks up and focus on it as well as possible. As you look at the thumb, begin to progressively move the thumb in a little closer to your face. Put it up to where it is about three

43 inches from your face. After this, move the thumb back again to the point where your arm is stretched out all the way. You should repeat this for a few minutes during the day. You can use this exercise as many times as needed during the day. By doing this, your eye will begin to adapt to the act of focusing. You will eventually find over time that you will not have any problems with trying to focus on different things that you might see. These are all amazing exercises that you can use right now to keep your eyes healthy. You must use them regularly so you'll have a good amount of support for your eyes as they will not be at risk of extensive harm when treated right.

44 The Risks Of Other Procedures Isn't technology amazing? Today there are all sorts of great medical procedures and technologies that can help take care of all kinds of difficult or serious problems in the human body. These are technologies that can work wonders for anyone but at the same time they can also be risky at times. After all, it is not as though every single bit of technology that is out there these days is fully secure and beneficial for the needs that people might hold. You might have heard about some interesting procedures that can be used to keep your eyesight under control. However, while many of these procedures sound like they can be great and potentially quick fixes, you need to be aware of the dangers that can come about as you use them. Will there ever be a future where we have products and services that can reverse the damages to our eyes without any problems? We may never know but at least we know that the things that we have talked about in this guide are better and easier to handle than what you will be reading about in a moment.

45 Assorted Medications Medications are often being prescribed by eye doctors for all sorts of eye conditions. It seems as though medications are available for every single condition in the world and this is clearly the case when it comes to getting your eyes taken care of. Medications can come in liquid forms and can be added right onto the eyes. These are often used to break down fluids and proteins for the most part. Many of these medications are used to control irritation and nerve pains. Others are used simply to treat redness. Many can even protect the eyes in the event that they are extremely sensitive to certain conditions relating to the eyes.

46 Sometimes beta blockers may be used orally. These will reduce the production of fluid in the eyes while controlling blood pressure levels. While these medications might sound ideal to have in your body, these are products that may actually do more harm than you wish. Specifically, many medications can cause several serious side effects that will only do more harm than needed: They can cause blurriness on occasion. Your eyes may start to itch and burn at times. The blood pressure levels around the eyes and other parts of your body may decline dramatically. You could suffer from fatigue at this point. Your eyes may also be allergic to some of the ingredients in these medications.. The most important thing is that medications are not always going to work for your eyes. Every person will have one's own tolerance for handling medications. Don't forget that the process of using them can be a real burden. It is not too hard for the eyes to become irritated or worn out as a

47 result of drops and other items that may be tough to add into one's eyes. Laser Treatments Laser treatments are often used as a means of breaking down different problems around the eyes. In some cases they may help with removing cloudy materials and even create incisions to improve the overall functionality of the eyes. Many people have even used these treatments as a means of keeping themselves from having to wear glasses or contact lenses. As interesting as these laser treatments can be, they will not

48 necessarily generate permanent results. You will often require medications to take care of some of the effects of a treatment. In addition, your eyes will still be at risk of wearing out once again months or even years after the initial laser treatment takes place. Sure, the laser treatment process can provide you all sorts of great things. However, those things are only going to be there on a temporary basis. The key is to find a way to control a problem on your own; the laser treatment process is only going to cover up problems for a brief period of time. Surgery Surgical procedures are often used to take care of infections, irritants and other cloudy materials around the eyes. These are procedures that require a doctor to put you under the influence of an anesthetic and then make incisions around the eyes.

49 Surgery is always going to be a risky endeavor no matter what type of eye problem you need to get fixed: There's always that risk of an infection coming about in your eyes after a surgery. The surgical process can be extremely intricate. It is not uncommon for surgeons to make errors. There's also the concern about the surgical process being expensive. The extended amount of effort and work that is required when taking care of the eyes can cause you to spend thousands on a procedure. Worst of all, not all procedures may be covered by every health insurance provider. There is still a possibility for some kind of condition to

50 return years after the initial surgery is completed. The process can take hours and can require you to stay out of work or social situations for a while as you recover. Overall, you should consider the solutions that you have read about in this guide instead of sticking with the different treatments that you might hear about elsewhere. As promising as some of those treatments might sound, you need to avoid treatments that may be more of a threat to your vision than what you might wish.

51 Conclusion Your eyes are crucial to your life. Imagine what would happen if your eyes stopped working properly because they were harmed by many dangerous influences. You only have one pair of eyes. You need to keep what you have protected the right way. If you can keep your eyes healthy and steady for as long as possible then you will not be at risk of losing your eyesight. By using the ideas that have been listed in this guide, you will have more control over your eyesight. By using the right dietary controls to strengthen your eyes and the proper exercises to improve your eyesight, you can always keep your vision healthy. You can even use different changes in your lifestyle to improve your vision while keeping your eyes from suffering from excess fatigue. You should never think that your eyes will be safe all the time. You need to protect yourself and secure your eyes for as long as possible so the problems that you may develop will be prevented and kept under control. Remember that your eyes can make a real difference in your life.

52 If you have healthy eyes that are easy to take care of then you will not be at risk of serious problems that might come about as a result of different kinds of conditions that can threaten your life and your vision.