Ageing is the primary cause of eye diseases.
Protect eyes against bright light and UV radiation by using sunglasses.
Antioxidants (diet) are advantageous to eye health.
Sugar and refined carbohydrates cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate, which can accelerate eye ageing.
Diabetes causes eye problems such as poor vision, which can lead to complete loss of vision.
Smoking, alcohol, elevated serum levels and inflammation are risk factors that affect the health of the eye. In all types of glaucoma, the nerve connecting the eye to the brain is damaged, usually due to high eye pressure.
Normal eye pressure is between 10 and 16.
OUTLOOK capsules contain plant extracts beneficial to the well-being and maintenance of the eyes and quality of vision
1. Lutein is a carotenoid that is found in the yellow, orange and bright pigment of different fruits and vegetables such as mangoes, wheat, sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin and tomatoes. It has been shown that lutein, found in food, helps protect the eyes from 2 age-related diseases, i.e. cataracts and macular degeneration.
2. Zeaxanthin is also a carotenoid. Zeaxanthin and lutein form the yellow pigment of the retina that absorbs the UV rays of the sun. Zeaxanthin is mainly found in yellow and red peppers, wheat and cloves. Egg yellow contains both lutein and zeaxanthin.
3. Vitamin C increases the intake of glucose in body cells, which reduces symptoms of diabetes complications. Vitamin C also delays nerve damage to the eyes and the formation of cataracts. Furthermore, Vitamin C also protects our DNA, destroys free radicals and helps to strengthen the immune system.
4. Vitamin D3 is a fat-soluble vitamin that delays/counteracts macular degeneration in ageing eyes.
Source: Aloe Ferox Newsletter January/February 2019, Edition 1/2019