The eyes are very delicate parts of all animals and as a result they are quite susceptible to disease in humans. Treating eye disorders is difficult and as a result prevention is often the best course of action. As well as making sure that the individual is not too stressed and that they do not strain their eyes, good nutrition is a cornerstone of good eye care. A number of studies have investigated the effects of antioxidants on the health of eyes and found them to be beneficial. Further, the use of vitamin and mineral supplements may also bring health effects to the consumer with regard to eye health. For example a study involving individuals taking 500 mg vitamin C, 400 IU vitamin E, 15 mg beta-carotene, 80 mg zinc (as zinc oxide), and 2 mg copper (as cupric oxide) caused reduction in the relative risk of progression to late-stage age-related macular degeneration from 28% to 20% in 5 years. It should also be mentioned that use of healthy foods in a balanced diet, high in fruits and vegetables would significantly increase eye friendly nutrient intake and has been shown to be beneficial to eye health.
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