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As a rule, a deficiency of vitamins and minerals develops in old age, when functional changes occur in the body, or as a result of an unbalanced diet.1. Nutrient deficiencies can lead to anemia, weakness, disorders of the nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and eye diseases.2.
Certain vitamins and minerals are good for eye health:
- lutein provides clear vision, protects the retina from ultraviolet radiation and age-related diseases such as cataracts and macular degeneration;
- vitamin А strengthens the cornea, affects visual acuity, especially at dusk and darkness, is responsible for normal color perception;
- vitamins of group B normalize intraocular pressure, are responsible for the delivery of nutrients to the retina, blood circulation and transmission of nerve impulses;
- vitamin С beneficial effect on the vascular system of the eye;
- vitamin E protects eye cells from the action of free radicals, eliminates inflammatory processes;
- zinc prevents aging of the lens and helps to maintain the level of vitamin A;
- selenium has antioxidant properties and can slow down age-related changes in the retina;
- beta-carotene normalizes metabolic processes in the cornea, reduces the risk of decreased vision and the development of cataracts3.
Rating of the top 10 inexpensive and effective eye vitamins in drops to improve vision according to KP
Vitamin-mineral complexes for the eyes can be purchased at almost any pharmacy, they are sold without a prescription. Nevertheless, experts recommend entrusting the choice of vitamins for the eyes to doctors.
1. The secret of the beaver Active
The product contains vitamins A, B2, C, E, as well as natural extracts (black cumin oil, cordyceps, artemia oil, eucalyptus, clove, burdock, peppermint, anise lofant, Indian onion, Kenyan pepper, beet juice, propolis). The manufacturer indicates that the drops are intended to prevent the onset and progression of eye diseases.
Противопоказания: individual intolerance to the components of the product.
2. Vita-Iodurol
Drops improve the nutrition of the lens, normalize blood supply and metabolism in the eyeball. The active ingredients of the product improve the overall metabolism of the lens tissues. The composition of vitamin drops also includes calcium chloride, magnesium, nicotinic acid, adenosine, which protects cells from oxidation.
Противопоказания: individual hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, age less than 18 years
3. Tauphon
The active agent in the composition of the drops is taurine, which saturates the eye tissues with vitamins, accelerates the regeneration process in case of injuries and degenerative changes in the cornea. Also, the drug helps to reduce intraocular pressure, relieves fatigue and reduces inflammation of the eyes.
Противопоказания: individual hypersensitivity to taurine, children under 18 years of age, pregnancy and lactation
4. Ophtha Care Himalaya
Ophtha Care Himalaya drops are designed to additionally moisturize the eyes, protect against microbes and viruses, and help relieve fatigue and stress after long work at the computer. The composition of the drops includes plant extracts (Indian cumin, bibhitaki, phyllanthus emblica, long turmeric, tulsi, damask rose, camphor tree).
Противопоказания: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
5. Visiomax
The composition of these fortified drops includes: blueberry extract, parsley, black currant, carrot. These useful components prevent the decrease in visual acuity, improve metabolism in the eye tissues, and also protect the retina from the influence of harmful external factors and age-related changes.
Противопоказания: individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
6. Cuspavit
Kuspavit drops contain vitamin C, chlorophyll, coenzyme Q10 – antioxidants that neutralize the action of free radicals, which are the main cause of age-related changes in the eyes. Vitamin drops nourish the cells of the eye tissues, reduce inflammation, improve the elasticity of the vessels of the eye, and protect against ultraviolet radiation.
Противопоказания: individual intolerance to the components of the drug.
7. Isotin Plus
Aisotin Plus vitamin drops contain a whole complex of natural natural ingredients: mesh leptadenia, white sandal, bibhitaki, amla, butea, ahirantes, berhavia, yashad bhasma, tankana bhasma, purified alum, peppermint. The drug helps to reduce eye strain when working at a computer, relieves stress, reduces tearing, improves metabolic processes and cellular nutrition.
Противопоказания: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, with caution – pregnant women.
8. Sante Kaiteki 40
The components of the product – vitamin E, taurine – improve blood flow to the tissues of the eye, start metabolic processes, reduce irritation, itching, and eliminate blurred vision. Drops are also indicated for the prevention of eye diseases in people over 40 years of age.
Противопоказания: eye treatment with other drugs, allergic reaction to components, allergic reactions caused by the use of other drugs, chronic severe pain in the eyes, with glaucoma
9. Antioxidant Pankow Balm
Antioxidant drops Balm Pankov contain extracts of fir, placenta, nettle, licorice, riboflavin. These active substances help protect the eyes from harmful environmental influences and prevent the oxidation of cell membrane lipids. Drops are used for age-related visual impairment, myopia and hyperopia, as well as for their prevention.
Противопоказания: not.
10. Vitadrop with Vitamin B12
Vitadrop drops contain hyaluronic acid and vitamin B12, which effectively moisturize and nourish the cornea and retina, and relieve inflammation in dry eye syndrome. The drug helps well with eye fatigue, a feeling of dryness and irritation after working at a computer.
Противопоказания: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, angle-closure glaucoma, children under 2 years of age.
How to choose eye vitamins in drops
The choice of vitamin eye drops is best left to a specialist. He will take into account all the moments and select a remedy that will show the best effect.
When buying drops, you need to carefully read the instructions. Some drugs are contraindicated in children, pregnant and lactating women. Some – can not be used while wearing lenses or used with other drops and drugs.
– Eye drops for prophylactic purposes should not pinch, burn, irritate the eyes when instilled or after, – notes ophthalmologist at the European Medical Center Natalia Bosha.
Reviews of doctors about vitamins for eyes in drops
It should be borne in mind that eye vitamins in drops cannot cure severe ophthalmic diseases. In such cases, drugs are required, while vitamins are used as adjuvant therapy.
– The choice of vitamins for the eyes should be based on what kind of disease the person has. So, for problems with the cornea, doctors recommend drops containing vitamin A and the amino acid taurine. If problems with the lens – it is important that the drops contain antioxidants (adenosine, cytochrome). In diseases of the retina, substances that improve blood circulation (methylethylpyridinol) are needed. There are no universal drops – the drug must be selected individually. The solution may be drops based on plant extracts that have a complex effect. But their effectiveness, as a rule, has not been clinically proven, so specialists rarely prescribe them, – says ophthalmologist, director of the Multidisciplinary Ophthalmological Center Dmitry Sagonenko.
Popular questions and answers
Dmitry Sagonenko, an ophthalmologist and director of the Multidisciplinary Ophthalmological Center, answers popular questions about eye vitamins in drops.
Which form of eye vitamins is more effective – drops or tablets?
When should I take eye vitamins drops?
Can eye vitamins improve vision?
Can vitamins in eye drops be used without consulting a doctor?
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