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AMD Awareness Week this week!
By Peter - 18 September 2012
Starting this coming Saturday, it's AMD Awareness Week!
Be more aware of age-related macular degeneration and spread the word about AMD and how it can affect anyone!
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AMD Awareness Week
By Peter - 16 August 2012
AMD Awareness week starts on the 22nd September 2012 and will last a week, finishing on 30th September 2012.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is a progressive eye condition which destroys the central focus of your vision. Its devastating effects prevent you from being able to see clearly when you read, drive, watch TV, identify faces, basically any activity that requires you to look forward and focus on it. You do not completely lose your vision, but AMD certainly makes your daily chores a challenge.
AMD is estimated to affect as many as 20% of the aging population worldwide. Although there are certain treatments that can cure AMD to an extent, it is still a very costly treatment. Therefore people should look at ways to prevent AMD rather than treating AMD.
The AMD Awareness week is about getting people more aware of AMD and finding ways to prevent AMD. AMD is caused by several factors such as age, but not all factors are completely out of our hands. One of the biggest cards we hold over AMD is our lifestyle such as smoking, nutrition and exercises.
To prevent AMD with the actions we can control, ideally we should avoid smoking. We should be eating lots of healthy food such as vegetables, green vegetables such as spinach are highly recommended. We should be consuming a balanced diet consisting of fish for their oils and vitamins. The intake of fruits and nuts provide us with sufficient nutrients. Doing regular exercises helps maintain our weight as well as improve our blood flow. This helps keep our blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Experts always recommend us wearing 100% UV protective sunglasses when the sun's out. Finally, having routine eye exams with the opticians are always advisable to ensure our eyes and general health are maintained.
Macushield eye vitamins are great supplements to take for the eyes concerning AMD. Macushield contains 3 important ingredients that work directly with the eyes to improve, maintain and protect the eyes and its visual function. Although Macushield are great for the eyes and sometimes seen as a miracle drug, Macushield eye supplements should not be seen as an alternative to a healthy diet. Macushield isn't even considered a drug, but vitamin and nutrient supplements.
During AMD week 2012, doctors, patients, opticians, caregivers and more will be highlighted through the public awareness campaign on how to prevent AMD and protect our sight.
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Cheap sunglasses causes allergies?
By Peter - 17 July 2012
There was a recent newspaper article in the Daily Mail where a lady bought £1 sunglasses for a holiday. She claimed she had a severe allergic reaction to them which cut short her holiday, and the article is basically about her trying to warn everyone about the perils of wearing "cheap sunglasses".
This article doesn't highlight the correct points of what would have been a more informing and important article. Firstly, the girl is trying to place the blame of her allergy on her sunglasses because they were cheap. This is not correct. The price of the sunglasses has no relevance to her allergy. If someone is allergic to alcohol, it doesn't matter if you pay £5 or £5,000 for the bottle, you will still get an allergic reaction to both. Being cheap or expensive is not the cause of an allergy.
Plastic sunglasses contain dyes and waxes which may or may not have caused the allergy, but all sunglasses contain dyes and waxes, albeit in different amounts. Plastic sunglasses are made from different raw materials, and it just so happened that the sunglasses the girl worn on holiday contained a raw material she was allergic to. Still, allergic reactions to plastic glasses and plastic sunglasses remain rare.
The most important part of the article was the medical experts saying, "The sunglasses do not always offer adequate protection from harmful UV rays (ultraviolet rays) and wearers may be putting their sight at risk." This is very true. A lot of people think the main role of sunglasses is to dim the brightness of sunlight to allow better vision. This concept is wrong. The main role of sunglasses is to provide UV protection against the sun.
UV rays can cause the eyes to age, can induce cataracts, can damage the retina and the lens of the eyes and cause irreversible damage leading to blindness. These are possible results from long term exposure to sunlight. The true role of sunglasses is to protect your eyes, providing them with a layer of protection to reduce or filter out the dangerous UV rays.
The problem with cheap sunglasses is that they may not provide enough or any UV protection. Therefore cheap sunglasses cannot be trusted for this reason. When buying sunglasses, always look for sunglasses that have a wide lens area that can cover as much of the eyes as possible. Light travels and bounces from different directions and angles. Wide rimmed sunglasses can act as a shield from all angles. Last of all, if you don't know what sunglasses offer 100% UV protection, eyebuddy.co.uk only sell designer sunglasses that offer 100% UV protection. Although not as cheap as £1, our designer sunglasses are much better quality. eyebuddy.co.uk are also cheaper than most authentic online sunglasses suppliers.
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Blink solutions
By Peter - 10 May 2012
eyebuddy are glad to announce that we finally have the impressive Blink eye-drop solutions available for sale! This range of Blink solutions include:
The Blink Refreshing solutions give a much needed boost for the eyes to replenish their natural moisture. Blink Contacts solutions help improve lubrication to remove certain discomfort when wearing contact lenses. Blink Intensive Tears were designed to provide comfort and protection for the eyes that feel dry, irritated and uncomfortable. Blink-n-Clean helps promote lens cleanliness during wear.
The Blink solutions allow you to wear contact lenses more comfortably and for longer periods of time without the irritation. This is why Blink solutions are highly recommended solutions by many respected Opticians in the UK. At eyebuddy, we believe in having quality products available for customers, and we are proud to announce the availability of the range of Blink solutions for sale! We believe we sell the cheapest Blink eye-drop solutions online (in the UK). Come buy Blink solutions from eyebuddy!
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3D Viewing, Is It Safe?
By Peter - 10 April 2012
A lot of people are concerned about 3D viewing and if it is safe for the eyes. According to statistics, 10% of people in the world develop headaches and eye-strains whilst watching in 3D. Is this true?
Let’s start off with a fact. 3D viewing does not cause any permanent damage to the eyes, health or body. The lenses in our eyes are the most sophisticated in the world. Lens companies are constantly trying to replicate this level of complexity and sophistication into their own artificial lenses. Our eyes naturally allow us 3D vision from which we can determine approximate distances. 3D image visuals are not bad for the eyes.
The main difference from what your eyes naturally sees compared to what’s projected at the cinema or TVs is that, the 3D images are simulated. This can put new demands and strains on the eyes as it is an unnatural 3D image. The main problem is that the focus of your eyes is constantly shifting between vergence and accommodation requirements. This basically means your eyes have to work extra hard trying to reprocess a 3D visual simulation in a way your eyes and mind can understand, thus straining the eyes and mind with an unnatural demand.
Conventional tests were completed in a research that monitored patients viewing 3D. Findings showed that of those that complained of headaches and eyestrain, their results didn’t highlight any particular area that differed to those who were fine after the viewing. This basically means that viewing in 3D has the same effect on everyone, just that some people feel the strain or dizziness/headaches more than others.
Most people can cope with viewing in 3D and adapt reasonably well. Watching 3D visuals for a short period for most people is fine. The problem is that most movies last at least an hour and a half with no breaks. Still, there have been no permanent injuries reported from watching 3D. Special 3D
glasses will make no difference compared to those you can purchase or given freely at cinemas. So yes, watching in 3D is fine but for those who do feel the effects of eye strain more than others, it is recommended to avoid 3D until a more sophisticated 3D
spectacle has been made available.
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Seeing through the eyes of a sight loss sufferer
By Peter - 23 February 2012
Cataract
Description: A painless clouding in the lens of the eye which gradually expands over a large period of time. It starts as blurred vision but if cataract is untreated, it can lead to blindness.
Macular Degeneration
Description: Damage to the retina causing loss of sight at the centre of your visual field. Vision will be blurred, can be distorted and this disease often affects older people. Macushield eye vitamins are highly recommended for this.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Description: Fluid which blurs and blocks your vision. The fluid is from burst or damaged blood vessels in the retina caused by diabetes mellitus. Diabetic Retinopathy can lead to blindness if untreated.
Glaucoma
Description: Optic nerves are damaged causing permanent visual loss. Loss of vision is not easily detected as it begins outside the usual visual range and gradually progresses towards the centre where if untreated, can lead to blindness.
Myopia
Description: A refractive defect in the eye making light unable to focus on the retina. This causes visual images to appear blurred when looking at distant objects. Prescription spectacles can help reduce the effects of Myopia.
Tagged with: age-related macular degeneration, armd, blind, cataracts, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye diseases, Eye disorders, Glaucoma, Macushield, myopia
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Old Age Driving, is it safe?
By Peter - 25 January 2012
Once the eyes have been fully developed during the child years, eye sight continues to deteriorate until the day we pass away. Eye sight deteriorates at different rates in different people, hence why some adults do not need to wear glasses and some do. We will all reach an age where our visual function has decreased so much that it begins to have an effect on the daily tasks we do, such as driving.
Numerous studies have been conducted by numerous researchers, and depending on whose facts and figures you read, it may influence what you believe. Some studies by researchers show clear correlation that the older you get, the more likely you are to be involved in a driving accident. The claim is that your eye sight deteriorates to such as point that visual image is no longer clear, even with glasses on. Also with old age, your reflex from the nerves and neck movement has dulled; therefore the argument is that you will react far too slow if a problematic situation arises leading to an accident.
Other studies have shown that whilst there may be a correlation, it is too weak to base older drivers with having more accidents. Facts clearly show that most driving accidents often involve the younger or more correctly termed, newer-generation drivers. The claim is that older drivers have amassed plenty of driving experience over the years and can use this experience to avoid possible problematic situations far better than the judgment of newly qualified drivers.
As visual acuity deterioration differs from person to person, there is no clear age where once reached, you are considered a dangerous hazard on the road. Also many different factors can come into play such as eye disorders (i.e. glaucoma), glare (lenses for glasses), car (i.e. engine), the driver's mental state and more. If you are unsure whether you should or can continue to drive, you should consult 2nd opinions from the Opticians and Doctors. Do remember that driving safely is important, not only to you as the driver but to everyone else concerned such as passengers, other drivers and public passersby. There are always other alternatives such as public transport.
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Your Greatest Fears
By Peter - 30 November 2011
Everyone has a fear of something. It could be a fear of an object like stickers, or a living creature such as a spider or a fear of spaces, heights, distances and more.
In the UK, according to studies and reports on fears, the spider was found to top the list. Of all the fears and dangers people could be faced with such as dying or losing a loved one, none compare with the spider. The second most popular fear is of heights. People will admire beautiful landscapes and picturesque city lines but when looking down from a high distance, legs will instantly turn to jelly.
Other fears among the most popular in the UK include a fear of making a public speech or a speech to a large audience. We all know the feeling, worried of making a fool of ourselves in front of hundreds, if not thousands of people. The unusually rare stutters, the "ums" and "errs", the awful silences that seem like minutes when you're trying to remember what you planned to say.
Claustrophobia, a fear of small spaces, is also a very popular fear. Other fears given a mention include ghosts, clowns, going to the dentists, losing a loved one and being alone. One of my greatest fears, however, didn't appear on the list.
We all take vision for granted. We only worry about our eye sight when we realise there is a chance we may lose it, forever. Going blind isn't the end of the world, but losing it will be a painful experience both mentally and emotionally. Imagine not being able to see the faces of your family and friends again. Not being able to see a new addition to your family. Not being able to see the vibrant colours and enjoy some of the lovely landscapes that grace our earth.
To counter my fear of losing my eye sight, I take Macushield eye supplements to aid my eyes in the best possible way. The rich nutrients in Macushield help protect the eyes from harmful UV rays. Also, Macushield contains Meso-Zeaxanthin, a carotenoid directly responsible for clarity of vision. These are just two good reasons out of several of why you should consider taking Macushield eye vitamins. Macushield capsules are suitable for people of all ages, young and old and as they are vitamins, you can take them at any time! Unlike drugs which are usually prescribed to you to treat a certain disease, disorder or injury of some sort. You can get Macushield at extremely cheap prices at eyebuddy!
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Goodbye Itchy & Painful Eyes
By Peter - 17 November 2011
Do you suffer from any discomfort when opening or closing your eyelids? Do you get any burning sensations in your eyes or constant itching around the eyes? Do you have crusts or debris on eye lashes? Do you have red eyelids or scaly skin around the eyes?
You may be suffering from Blepharitis, an ocular condition mainly concerning the eyelids. The inflammation of the eyelids causes intense irritation around the eyes. Under these circumstances, it is advisable to maintain the hygiene of your eyelids. Wash your eyes with warm water and keeping the eyes moist. If you use soap, only use facial soap and ensure it is diluted with plenty of water before washing the eyelids. Too much soap can make it worse for your eyes. Avoid using make-up and contact lenses to avoid further discomfort.
If you think you suffer from Blepharitis, do not worry, it is easily treatable. As Blepharitis is a very common condition, there are lots of different treatments available such as Blephaclean wipes or Blephasol solution. These products are easy to administer and are preservative free. This means they are suitable for even the most sensitive of eyes. For further information about Blepharitis and how Blephaclean or Blephasol can help control this ocular condition, you should consult your optician or search online.
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5 Reasons for Visiting the Opticians
By Peter - 14 September 2011
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Detecting Health Conditions
Optometrists can detect health conditions including cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, liver disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, cancer and more. Many people are unaware that a lot of the conditions mentioned have symptoms in the eye that the optician can pick up in a regular check up.
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Spotting Eye Conditions
Not all eye conditions have symptoms we can be aware of instantly. Symptoms can be gradual and some you won’t notice at all. Optometrists are trained to spot all eye conditions including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, myopia and others. Not all eye conditions when treated return your eye sight back to original capacity, therefore regular visits to the optician regardless of your eye health is highly recommended. Optometrists also have the power to refer you to the hospital if necessary.
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Style & Fashion
Opticians aren’t just for eye tests. You can go to an optician to try and buy glasses and sunglasses. You may have perfect eye sight but wear spectacles and shades as a fashion statement. Dispensing Opticians usually can help you with the look and size of spectacles to go for. Sunglasses are also highly recommended accessories for protecting the eyes from harmful UV rays from the sun.
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Repairing & Maintenance
If your specs are broken, your glasses are uncomfortable or appear misaligned on your face, don’t attempt to fix them yourself. The first stop should be the opticians where trained staff can offer their services and try to help. If the problem is missing nose-pads or missing screws, these are minor things that the optician can take care of. Adjusting the glasses to align with the head is also part of their services.
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Contact Lenses, Hearing Care & Miscellaneous
Most opticians can offer the services of contact lenses for people who find glasses a hassle. Some opticians also offer hearing care services for people who believe they may have hearing loss. Hearing loss is not easily detected at the beginning but will usually be noticed quicker by friends and family who talk to you often. Opticians will have any eye related accessories you may need such as eye vitamins, solutions and glasses cases, etc.
Tagged with: Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Contact lenses, Customers, Designer glasses, Designer sunglasses, Dispensing Opticians, Eye vitamins, eye-care, Glasses, Glasses case, Glaucoma, Optemetrists, Opticians, Repairs, Solution, Sunglasses
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Buy Macushield eye vitamins at eyebuddy!
By Peter - 7 July 2011
Macushield are one of the best selling
eye vitamin supplements.
Macushield is made up of 3 antioxidant ingredients which protect the eyes from harmful toxins. The 3 ingredients are Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Meso-zeaxanthin.
Lutein and
Zeaxanthin play major roles in blocking and preventing blue UV rays from damaging the eyes.
Meso-zeaxanthin is directly responsible for the clarity and detail of our vision. When you
compare Macushield to other eye vitamins, all of them are equally as important and good for the eyes as each other, however, only
Macushield contains Meso-zeaxanthin as it is patented by them.
Ever since the Daily Mail newspaper published an article about a retired Optician who had their sight saved by taking
Macushield supplements,
Macushield sales have increased at an alarming rate as more and more people realise the importance of their eyes and eyesight. There have been plenty
Macushield reviews, articles and research circulating online to show the effectiveness
Macushield has in combating Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), an eye disorder that can lead to blindness.
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True or False: An Eye Opener
By Peter - 29 March 2011
- The size of your eye when you were a baby and now are the same.
- It is safe to look directly at an eclipse with the naked eye.
- Students pour a shot of vodka into their eyes to achieve an instant high.
- Around 10 million people in the world are classified as completely blind.
- People can adjust to wearing inverted glasses (upside down vision).
- The eye is unable to see the surface of a black hole unassisted.
1. True
The eyes of a baby seem large because the rest of the body has not grown yet. For this reason, the baby eyes are often a huge talking point when describing the baby. People love abnormal baby body sizes such as the huge head in comparison to the body, the large glowing eyes, the chubby cheeks, etc.
(sources: answers.yahoo.com)
2. False
The body has an inbuilt protection system that makes your eye lids close when it is exposed to something dangerous in order to minimise further damage. This happens when you look at the sun; the glare and UV rays trigger this. An eclipse doesn’t completely block the glare of the sun. Safe methods for looking at the sun and eclipse include specially made filters for cameras, projections made by techniques including pinholes and secondary screens or images such as printed pictures. Sunglasses are not made for staring at the sun or eclipse.
(sources: wiki.answer.com)
3. True
Known as vodka eyeballing. It’s not a common practice but is growing in popularity as students seek more extreme ways to enjoy and amuse them. Students do this as it is considered a quicker way to get drunk. This is not a safe practice and is dangerous according to people in the ophthalmic world. Vodka eyeballing can cause eye complications; can lead to blindness or even death although this has not been confirmed.
(sources: dailymail.co.uk)
4. False
The number of people in the world classed as completely blind is over 45 million. This does not include the partially blind (which would raise the total to over 300 million). To put this number into perspective, the approximate population of England is around 60 million. The main causes of blindness are treatable diseases that could have been avoided or treated had people had access to the help, facilities, money, specialists and more. There are fantastic eye vitamins which provide the nutrients your eyes need to help avoid or treat eye diseases such as MacuShield. For more information about eating heathily, click here. For more information about MacuShield, click here.
(sources: rednoseday.com)
5. True
With normal eyesight and no enhancements (no changes to your vision), image upon the retina is inverted. Your brain receives and visualises the images from your eyes upside down. Using this fact, Stratton and Kohler did experiments with inverted glasses to see the effects on the eyes and brain. Movement co-ordination for Kohler and Stratton was difficult at first but after a few days of wearing the inverted glasses, they were able to function normally and even managed to ride a bicycle.
(sources: wearcam.org)
6. True
Keeping it simple, your eyes work by light entering the eye through the cornea and pupil. This light is converted by the brain into an image and this becomes your vision. Black holes don’t reflect light as light can not escape it. This doesn’t mean you can’t detect or see black holes. It’s still possible under certain conditions or with special equipment.
(sources: physicsforum.com)
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Food for combating eye disorders
By Peter - 14 February 2011
Can you imagine life being blind? Being able to see through our eyes should be seen as a privilege. We can be thankful that in this day and age, the advances in technology and knowledge is so great that we know a great deal more about our eyes, vision, how to protect and maintain them. Yet the number of people going blind is increasing. Researchers have released an astounding fact that in 90% of cases where people go blind, they were actually preventable.
The three most common diseases/disorders that can cause blindness are cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). All 3 are age or time related. In most cases, people can be. You can help prevent or delay the oncoming of disorders by monitoring what you eat. Nutritional value is very important as different foods contain vitamins and nutrients essential for combating any deficiencies of the body.
Doctors and health experts recommend food containing vitamin A, B, C and E, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Meso-zeaxanthin, zinc and magnesium to be great for the eyes. They say it helps prevent or delay the progress of the diseases/disorders.
Foods with:
Vitamin A: Pig liver, cod liver oil, carrots, sweet potato, spinach, kale, butter.
Vitamin B: Spinach, kale, milk, meat, liver, eggs, cheese, peas, fish, brown rice, butter.
Vitamin C: Sweet red pepper, strawberries, orange, brussel sprouts, broccoli, grapefruit.
Vitamin E: Almonds, hazelnuts, sweet potato, mayonnaise, wheat germ oil, margarine.
Lutein: Kale, collard greens, spinach, cress leaf, swiss chard, chicory leaf, parsley, red pepper.
Zeaxanthin: Collard greens, kale, spinach, yellow corn, orange peppers, goji berries.
Meso-zeaxanthin: Prawns, fish.
Zinc: Red meat, poultry, crab, lobster, nuts, beans, milk, yoghurt, cheese.
Magnesium: Artichoke, milk, nuts, beans, spinach, tomato.
The alternative to getting your intake from food would be
vitamin and supplement tablets. These are vitamins manufactured to cover the most important nutrients your eyes require in sufficient quantity.
Macusan,
Ocuvite and
MacuShield are 3 particular vitamin supplements.
MacuShield is especially great for
AMD but good for eyes generally as it contains
Meso-zeaxanthin, the core compound for vision.
With many foods, super foods and vitamin supplements available you should eat these to keep your eyes healthy. They do not guarantee eye disorder protection as some disorders are genetic or happens due to aging but at least they can delay the progress of the diseases. Don’t wait until you see symptoms of eye disorders before you decide to act. Sometimes it may be too late, especially so with glaucoma. Glaucoma makes your vision deteriorate over a long period of time so change is not easily detectable. By the time you’ve noticed, the lost vision cannot be restored. Eat healthily and get your eyes checked regularly at the opticians.
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Macushield – eye vitamins prevention and treatment of AMD
By Peter - 19 November 2010
Macushield has been around a couple of years (supplied by eyebuddy since near the very beginning) but it has recently received a lot of attention as it includes the 3 carotenoids that make up the Macula.
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD or ARMD) causes a loss or vision or even blindness. It is caused by a hardening of the arteries that nourish the retina. This deprives the sensitive retinal tissue of oxygen and nutrients that it needs to function and thrive. As a result central vision deteriorates. There are two main types of AMD, which are ‘Dry’ and ‘Wet’. Most people (around 90%) with AMD have the dry form for which there is no categorical proven treatment.
AMD is strongly related to age, hence its name. However, there are many other known AMD risk groups, which include:
- Those with a family history of AMD
- Smokers
- Those with high cholesterol or that struggle to get their 5 fruit and veg a day
- Prolonged exposure to UltraViolet light
- Obesity
- Gender - Women are at a slightly higher risk than men according to research
- Race - Caucasian people seem to be at a slightly higher risk than other races
Some of these things are controllable whilst others are not. Perhaps one of the key elements is diet. Here’s why. The Macula is essential to your vision and it made up of three Macula pigments including Lutein, Meso-zeaxanthin and Zeaxanthin. By eating the foods that include these caroteniods, we are helping to give our Macula a good chance of keeping healthy as low macula pigment density has shown to predispose the individual to AMD.:
· Lutein: found within vegetables like spinach and kale.
· Zeaxanthin: found in yellow and orange vegetables or plants such as corn or squash and dark green leafy vegetables such as kale.
· Meso-zeaxanthin: not usually found in a typical Western diet but is found in some quantities in shrimps and certain fish types like salmon, halibut, trout and sea bass.
Given that many struggle to get their 5-a-day or a sufficient amount of the foods listed above, some people with awareness of AMD or those considered at risk, take vitamins for the eyes/eye-vitamin supplements. There are various brands, some of which have been available, including iCaps, Nutrof, Ocuvite, Macusan and Macushield. Aside from the last, they tend to focus on Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Omega 3 (also good for eyes). Some people have found this to help them. Indeed, your body uses Lutein to make its own Meso-zeaxanthin Mz. Meso-zeaxanthin is at the very center of the Macula where vision is sharpest and is increasingly being hailed as a more powerful neutraliser of free radicals than either Lutein or Zeaxanthin. However, this final ingredient has been patented by Macushield and has been included within Macushield vitamins to ensure complete coverage of all three of the Macular pigment components.
As with all vitamin studies, research tends to take a long time, but there have been some position results from Macushield research. This has shown that the health of the macula can be boosted by 40% after 140 consecutive days of taking Macushield. However, what has grabbed people’s attention is that there have been a number of anecdotal ‘miracle’ stories and a media frenzy of Macushield reviews last December which have seen Macushield not just as a preventive measure against AMD, but as a supplement that actually reverses AMD. The most famous one is retired Optometrist Harry Marsland (we have someone here who worked with him so this is real!) was severely affected by ARMD but recovered 95% of his vision after using Macushield! There have been other high-profile stories such as regarding former Cork Hurler (big in Ireland!) Jimmy Aherne who was told he would be blind in 3 years from AMD but found the Macushield supplement brought his vision back to normal. We have also had customers who have had similar experience. However, the outcome and results will vary from person to person and cannot be guaranteed.
So, should you buy Macushield? We suggest eating a well-balanced and low-cholesterol diet, and give up smoking (if you do). As some of the key carotenoids of the Macula pigment are not always convenient to find in sufficient quantities within a normal diet, eye-vitamin supplements may be the answer. Given how important most people regard their sight, ensuring your vitamins have the best chance of getting the vitamins they need is crucial. I am 33 and take them myself each day as a preventative measure. However, most of our customers tend to have some onset of AMD.
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Macushield side-effects have not been reported to us but always consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
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