When I was in junior high school and senior high school, health class was taught and also cooking classes. Those classes have been gone for years and it’s absolutely ridiculous. They don’t teach valuable life lessons in school anymore and it’s a shame.
Thank doc! None of the optometrists or ophthalmologists I've gone to have spoken of nutrition at all. I appreciate the information you provide as well your honesty and sense of humor. Keep up the great work!
Hey thank you so much! I know clinic can get super busy and not all doctors are as interested in nutrition and disease prevention as I am. But I think as more research comes out you will hear more doctors talk about it.
FASCINATING! Thank you so much. No - none of my eye doctors have ever mentioned this, and I am 77 - myopic since 4th grade. I have had cataract surgery and lately developed PVD (which I learned all about from you!👏👏) That particular video saved me days of anxiety while waiting for the appointment I scheduled. So, thank you so much - LOVE your videos. You are a fantastic teacher! 👍🙋♀️🇺🇸🥰💕‼️
I love this doctor. I wish I could see him. My doctors only talk bout sugery, sugery surgery lasik. I'm going to try these. Thank you so much for all the info. I appreciate it
Congratulations on reaching 1 million followers, Dr Eye Health! I have been myopic since childhood, been wearing contacts for decades, and learned so much from your channel about taking better care of my eyes. Your success on YT is well deserved.
This is what I’m working on in the UK on my website building more content of getting more alternative solutions out to the general public as this is something I feel very strongly about that patient care is suffering from my experience of working in an eye hospital and with my vision domiciliary work. Your channel is inspiring and encouraging me forward…🙏
No eye dictor has ever recommended Lutein or any supplements. They just keep pushing cataract operations, which is not my choice. Thank you for this informative video.
I take a lutein-zeaxanthin blend on the recommendation of my optometrist. Thanks so much for the explanation of how it works and what a great supplement it is!
Great video! I was gifted a bottle of Lutein & Zeaxanthin softgels and wanted to learn more about them before taking them. I'm happy to learn how beneficial they are for eye health! Thank you for making this information available and easy to understand. 👁
@dmn242 It helps with sleep too? That's good to hear. I have trouble sleeping and use AMSR but n ow RU-vid is forcing ASMR artists to put ads in their videos. Defeats the purpose and I don't want to have to start taking sleeping tablets to sleep.
I get an annual eye exam. About 3 years ago, I got a different ophthalmologist than normal. As I was leaving he said you do not need to take any supplements for your eye health. I, of course ignored him. Rarely do MDs and DOs get any in-depth nutrition training.
Doctor said that you don't need supplements because your eyes are healthy and he's not making much money😅 remind me of my Mom's doctor she's from India and she told my mom not to jump on a rebounder or trampoline for her health pretty ironic😳
Definitely true for many if not most MDs--who simply prescribe drugs to treat symptoms rather than having patient change lifestyle health choices (like diet and nutrition). I have a great DO who is all about getting to the root of the problem.
Very timely as I literally ordered a lutein/zeaxanthin supplement last night. it's never been mentioned, that I recall, by any optometrist/ophthalmologist I've seen.
forgot about my lutein + fish oil pills for a while now. took some lutein thanks to this video, and planning to take it consistently. it's hard to take all the necessary nutrients when you're a college student
A longer answer to your question about whether my eye doctor has ever recommended lutein to me.... never. And usually no other habit or dietary recommendations. Granted, my last visit was before the pandemic (how insane is it that we get to say that to mark eras?). First, I have pretty substantial dry eye and constantly doing eye drops. I'm a glaucoma suspect because my grandpa had it but my dad doesn't. In my teens and 20s, I recall going to optometrists. Then, in my 30s, I started going to an ophthalmologist because my uncle who was an MD recommended it due to having the glaucoma suspect risk. With the ophthalmologist, the appointments were always rushed. Like, taking the time for questions was a strained effort. Granted, the office was stupid busy, and primarily an office that catered to ... more experienced patients. Doc's office tested my tears and definitely unhealthy, but nothing but regular or lubricating eyedrops were recommended. When I would ask about anything pertaining to my dry eye symptoms or "what should I be adding to my diet or avoiding", it was very much "nothing is proven to do this or that". Even talk of carrots and beta carotene felt like a shrug. I'm REALLY glad your channel exists and that you take substantial time to care and share. ❤ The benefits of lutein for my eyes is what I've been looking for. 👀 🤣 The benefits about cortisol and sleep is a major ➕️. Thank you! Keep at it!
Started taking lutein and zeoxanthin about 10 days ago after watching this video. Just checked back to see if sleep was mentioned because last couple of nights been sleeping like a baby!
An optometrist recommended Macutec once a day, which I've been taking (at 71 have glaucoma and beginnings of mac deg, but eyes are stable and going well - I also diet, mostly plant based; writing from down under). Great video!
Great vid as always! My eye doctor advised me to take Preservision ALREDS2. One capsule has 5 mg of Lutein, but she did not specifically mention Lutein or dietary changes. I used to take two tablets as suggested on the bottle, but now I only take one a day for several reasons. One of which is that I eat healthy foods including broccoli, nuts, spinach and berries almost daily. Thanks for your valuable information on the many health benefits of Lutein. I learn so much from you.
At near 70 wear glasses for farsighted since grade 8. bifocal now at 55. Have been taking luetin with axath. for many years. Am health Ed. major. I told my eye doc about he said good but he did not bring it up I did. Really helps driving at nite all new headlites don't seem as blinding taking it.
Amazing! Best of luck with collage! Things that helped me in school. 1) sit at the front of the class - you will be less distracted. 2) Prioritize sleep 3) Read the textbook if you can - many professors use the book as a guide to build their courses and often throw test questions directly from the book. Also - get outside a bit lol - don't just lock yourself in a study closet.
The picture behind you is amazing! Thumbs up and also thumbs up for popularizing the topic of eye health, I think it is really important :) I struggled with dry eye syndrom and it really helped me to be able to find readily available information on the topic on the internet. Greetings from the Czech Republic!
I have never had any of the eye Drs I've seen recommend any food or supplement for eye health. I only learned about things like this once I went to university to study health. Thank you for the video.
My OD prescribed me a Lutein supplement. I'm a seventy year old T2 Diabetic. She told me I'm going to need cataract surgery in a year or two. Our pharmacy only has Vitalux Advanced. (AREDS2) 10mg Lutein and 2mg Zeaxanthin/day +Zinc and Copper. Enjoy your eye health blogs. Thank you.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Hi Dr. Allen. I've been taking it for a year now, since my last T2 eye exam. My prescription expired so I still kept on buying it off the shelf at my pharmacy. Last summer. I guess I'm due. My glasses still work.
Thanks for sharing..yes, I've notice a calming brain effect with Lutein. I hope that Lutein helped you remember to go back & let the camera man out of the fridge!..
Hi! When I told my eye doctor that I use to take Lutein supplements from time to time, she told me that for young people it's not necessary and that I best eat more often blueberries. So, what do you think about the benefits of blueberries for the eyes?
Blueberries do have a lot of antioxidants and pigments which may be great for the body, but funny enough - beans have as much if not more antioxidant power than blueberries. I have seen no evidence for why they think lutein is only good for older individuals - possibly because of the AREDS studies, but new research on lutein and children show it to be just as beneficial. I do encourage people to eat whole foods first and consider supplements second, in most cases.
@@DoctorEyeHealth, thank you very much! In fact is hard to know exactly what amount of a certain food will get the results, unlike the supplements which give you the exact dose. Good luck with your work! 😊
Thanks, doc for your value review, I added it to my shopping cart right now, our eyes are vital for our everyday activities, and need them good supplement to work great.
Happy to help! I hope to make more videos reviewing what foods, lifestyle changes people can do to help the eyes and keep them healthy. Appreciate you!
Since diabetes is so prevalent in America and can have severe impact on the eyes, which I've been experiencing first hand, I was wondering if you could do video about it and specifically diabetic retinopathy. I've been undergoing repeated injections and laser treatment but honestly the condition and prognosis is not something my doctors have been great at explaining.
Americans have done their level best to exclude THAT taste sensation from our diets! The sweet / sour / salty / bitter palate that was designed to keep us within a healthy balance has been tossed out the window!
Yes, green leafy veggies also help you produce more Nitric oxide which helps dilate blood vessels and improves blood flow - even within the eye. Nitric oxide also plays a role in helping control eye pressure and blood flow to and within the eye.
Great video! I love it! I'll eat vegetables and other colorful fruits and vegetables to offer substantial benefits for health, eye health and vision. Thanks for sharing a video about The 5 AMAZING Eye & Health Benefits of Lutein!
Great video! I didn't know Lutein could help with photo stress recovery. That has been an issue for me recently - I just got a new bottle of eye stuff with Lutein in it, I had been out for over 2 months, but even before that I didn't take it regularly. But I just got a new bottle last week and have been taking it every day. I really like Nordic Naturals brand - I buy my fish oil directly from their website (one time I got an old bottle from Iherb - gross) and they have a "Blue Light" defense supplement with lutein and zeaxanthin.
I did learn about it previously but with respect to my mother who has Wet Macular Degeneration. She should have been taking supplements of Lutein decades before she got MD as my grandmother also got MD in here early 80s. My mother developed MD in her mid 80s. My vision is fine, but I have started take Lutein as a preventative measure.
I switched eye doctors a couple of months ago. I asked him if he recommends taking vitamins. He said he does not know anything about vitamins. He graduated from University of Chicago. It is supposed to be a good school. I have been taking lutein for about a year. I noticed the black spots are getting smaller slowly.
I had a power of -3.75 D in both eyes without astigmatism for almost ten years and never in the meantime experienced blurriness of vision, but recently a week ago when i had my eye checkup, it came out to be -4.00 D and cylindrical power of -0.75D in both eyes but with the newly prescription glasses it is becoming difficult for me to adjust, eyes feel tired but no dizziness or headache. so, for relieving myself i immediately swap with old pair of glasses, will it be a problem if i don't switch to new pair of glasses and continue using old pair of lens and secondly will swapping between two powers have any adverse effect on my eyesight ?
Hi And Thank You So Very Much For Sharing This I Experience A lot Of Film That Comes And Goes Eye Itching I Will Definitely Try This To Help improve My Eye Health
Happy to help! For a lot of people, an unstable tear film often feels like a film that comes and goes. While itching is often a symptom of eye allergies. Hope you can see a doctor about it to have things checked out. Many blessings.
Thank you, Doctor. I have a question: Are there any new research findings on eye floaters? I've tried taking bromelain supplements, and it seems to have reduced my eye floaters!
I have been drinking fresh from pine apples and earing pine apples for the last 3 months great results! Much less floaters but still not all gone! Will continue eating pine apples
I'm going to try it. My eyes feel tired all the time and sometimes a bit blurry. I have also recently started to eat cod liver for the vitamin A. I will be taking astaxanthin as well.
You would think lutein would be mentioned to me when I lost one eye with an autoimmune disease 5 years ago and I have severe dry eyes with sjogren's disease
Watching a nature documentary some time back, it showed a bear selecting the eyes and brains of salmon before wholly discarding the rest. Porridge was not a mainstay of this chap's diet. I bet they know something we don't. I'd wager the roe is not to be sniffed at either. Downstream scavengers are really onto a winner there.
Hmm perhaps I can do a short video on it. I do have several videos on blepharitis that may help. Otherwise, trichiasis often returns. Some people try to pluck the lash themselves, otherwise, eye doctors remove them all the time. Some people even have the eyelash follicle burned in the clinic so they stop reoccurring.
I inadvertently bought a bottle of 50 mg lutein supplements. Is there a danger on taking 50 mg? I heard lutein was not advised for smokers. What about for people who are ex-smokers and haven’t smoked in over 30 years?
Is it safe to take Lutein at any age? How long can you take lutein for a couple months/years? Thank you! I have a stigmatism in my right eye i heard about Lutein from a colleague from work and started taking them, haven't really noticed a difference.
(( Far be it for me to play doctor, but if you’re actually feeling - s e e i n g ! - a periodic boost to your vision after taking a supplement, I’d suggest you take your blood pressure reading to see if that, too, is affected. The supplement may be increasing, or decreasing, your b.p., and that may account for visual spike? Just saying … Err on the side of caution … ? ))
@@kkrolf2782 this isn’t a pressurized sharpness. It’s literally a clarity, like putting glasses on. Astaxanthin is a cartenoid (the one that gives salmon it’s pink color). Been taking it for yrs now😁. I just want to see if the dr has any new info about this certain cartenoid that I haven’t read about already.
Love this question! Astaxanthin has been gaining some interest over the last 5 years or so for eye health. There are only a few studies on humans but it seems to have a role as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and helps prevent the degradation of nitric oxide - which can be potent at helping muscle relaxation and could potentially help with eye pressure (such as in cases of glaucoma) and may help with eye muscles relaxation too - helping with focus and eyestrain. But I have not seen any studies on assessing risks, complications, side effects etc for me to recommend it just yet. But I will read more into it and maybe this would make a good video! Thanks.
I eat more Carrots than Bugs Bunny (Broccoli and Eggs too), and I've been taking a Lutein supplement for 5 years or more, so I'm disappointed that over the last year or so, I've suffered flashing lights and floaters in both eyes! I suspect PVD, which I believe is common at my age? (61) Looking through a cloud of floaters actually gets me down sometimes! I keep thinking I'm seeing flies! Incidentally, for a while I've been eating Pineapple too. I've also started eating Blueberries.
Keep eating well, as you have! AND reach out to your friends and family members when you’re starting to feel blue. Do N O T suffer in silence, marc … you DON’T have to go this alone!
Yes, floaters and PVD are common with age - still worth seeing a doctor to get things checked out if you haven't already. Sorry to hear that the floaters get you down sometimes, but I get it. Hopefully everything improves for you. Cheers my friend.
@@kkrolf2782 Thank you, you're very kind! And you're right, eating well is important to all aspects of one's health, and to be honest, I really enjoy all the delicious fresh fruits! I've never eaten blueberries before!
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you for taking the time to offer your advice. I really appreciate it, and keep up the great work on your channel, educating people about how to care for their eyesight. It's a VERY important issue!
A good omega-3 supplement would be useful too. If you're feeling blue, take a walk in the morning sunlight and exercise. Family and friends are helpful too to lift your mood up.
I have really good eyes and am way over 50. No glasses, have never seen an eye doctor (but subscribe to you here for great knowledge and advice).I was very interested in your "ocular migraine" videos because I've had this sporadically since 4th grade. I notice dehydration plays into my episodes. (and stress). I've been taking spirulina tablets my entire life. I also take the Preservision Arreds formula (with lutein) and eat lots of blueberries and leafy greens. I wash my eyelids every night and also do occasional eye exercises. I have noticed that because of my job, I naturally look very closely at things (on phone or laptop), and then I'm focusing more long distance in all my travels. I think it's important to "stretch" the vision with different focus. Both of my parents needed glasses by age 40, so I know I'm doing the right things!
That's great to hear but also a good idea to go to the optometrist for yearly checkups since there are many slow progressing eye diseases that they could potentially catch before it's too late :)
@@FinnishTomatoI agree with your statement about the possibility of conditions creeping up on us. There seems to be a number of things the medical field has in its arsenal to delay full-blown vision loss IF a condition is diagnosed early; just far too few things they can do once a condition gets too far advanced.
Congrats!! I’ve had to wear glasses since the 3rd grade, and was told I probably needed them even before that. NOW, because of general conditions related to atopic dermatitis, some days my vision wasn’t even helped by them, as I also have had s e v e r e Dry Eye Syndrome / Meibomium Gland Disfunction. THANK HEAVEN ABOVE, I found LIPIFLOW Treatments to help forestall the major corneal scarring which had begun due to my eyes’ lack of oil film !! I urge ANY- and EVERYONE who has experienced even occasional dry eyes, to get evaluated!! Your eye balls may be capable of fantastic vision, but if the covering over them is flawed in ANY way, it WILL impact your life - in THE most horrific of ways!!! Once the meibomium glands atrophy (dry up, close down, seal shut), there’s NO BRINGING THEM BACK!
Great to hear all of this! Thanks for subscribing and leaving comments - as that does help the channel 🙏🙏 There is some truth to "stretching" the accommodative muscles - they can help improve eye muscle coordination and help delay the onset of presbyopia to a degree (ultimately it still sets in though). For some people, as they age, the pupil gets small and helps improve the range of focus - I wonder if you did get in to see an eye doc, if you would be slightly nearsighted (which would also help explain whey you can still see well up close despite being over 50. ) Either way - Happy to hear you are doing well and yes, I do encourage you to get your eyes checked even if you are doing great and taking care of yourself so well. Cheers.
Hi doc, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’ve been wondering whether you need to replace sunglasses/whether they lose efficacy with time? Thank you for your time!
Interesting question! but no, the UV protection from sunglasses usually comes from the lens material itself. So it shouldn't need to be replaced. Some eye clinics do have UV meters to test sunglasses - so perhaps you could find a place and have it checked?
@@DoctorEyeHealth thank you so much for replying. A dermatologist here on RU-vid recommended buying new sunglasses every two years, so that’s where the question came from. Have a nice day!
Thanks for asking - I had never heard of a complication but I did find one report of some eye vitamins and other multivitamins interfering with the effectiveness of thyroid medication. But it was recommend to just take them at least 4 hours apart. I think it would be wise to ask your PCP/or providing doctor if they have an opinion about it. Otherwise there is a good study showing supplementing with lutein helps prevent/treat thyroid related eye disease - www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0014483523001367
I am curious why I can ‘see’ pink and greet speckles when I look at a white surface. And why I can see, what I think is, my pulse when I’m looking at a plain surface. If you have talked about these can you please direct me to those videos? My retina specialists and my ophthalmologist do not seem to like talking about these things. Thanks.
Glaucoma is a chronic condition and while we have great medications and surgical options for treatment, we currently don't have a "cure" for it. Thankfully, many of the treatments are cost-effective and when managed well, most people never lose eyesight from glaucoma anymore. There are some studies showing that reducing stress from meditation has helped lower eye pressure when used as an adjunct treatment, However, I encourage you to keep taking your medications and follow up with your eye doctor as they recommend. One of the major causes of glaucoma getting worse is because people fail to follow up with their doctor. Hope this helps. Many blessings.
Hi Doctor- here's a very important question.....Lutein is a carotenoid and related to beta-carotene & Vitmain A. Beta-Carotene is dangerous for smokers and former smokers-it insreases the risk of lung cancer. Former smoker here, 18 years off them this past August. Wondering if this is safe for me where I'm a former smoker.
hey congrats on quitting smoking! Hardest habit to quit. You are correct about beta-carotene supplementation and risk for lung cancer - that is why in the second round of Age Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS), they dropped beta-carotene and switched over to Lutein and Zeaxanthin - as they have not found any evidence of these carotenoids having the same risk.
@@DoctorEyeHealth I Stop using Lutien because of those concerns a couple years back. I will, now move forward and hope to get my eye health back. New neighbors decide to paint their house "WHITE" I cannot open my drapes or blinds without glare and headaches. Will it help with that?
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you for the reply and good news! I'm going to start with Lutein even tho I already eat a lot of leafy greens, red peppers, and broccoli and all that good stuff. Always enjoy your content. And thanks for the congrats. It was difficult but I did it and have never even been tempted to sneak one. Best thing I ever did. Just wish I had never started-filthy habit and all that money wasted for nothing. Cheers!
My name is Lovepreet Singh, left eye 4.0 , right eye 3.50 , | I had smile surgery on 13 September. Today, 22 September, after 10 days, my distant vision has been corrected, but everything near is blurry, foggy, Hazy, mobile screen look very..cloudy blurry , sir what is the reason for this?
None of my eye doctors at mass eye and ear in boston ever mentioned luteal to me and I think they should have years ago and maybe I would have rhe problems I have today they never when mentioned diet or any kind of vitamin s.
For 4 years Im taking the AREDS generic from Walmart. 4 in am and 4 in pm. Thats 20 mg lutein and 5 mg xanthan morning and night. MIRACLE !!! in 60 days. Left eye almost perfect, right eye 96%. Wish that Id known of it 10+ yrs ago.
I personally think lutein is helpful for everyone, however, it is hard to say it will help the recovery from cataract surgery specifically. But I think it's worthwhile to ask your eye doctor about their thoughts on lutein at your next evaluation.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Follow up: I went for an exam today and my doctor said that it wouldn't hurt to take it and then repeated everything you said in your video. She also said to use eye drops twice a day since dry eyes are not unusual after this type of surgery. My incisions are all healed with no complications which is a relief.
I would love to get your take on maqui berry extract for dry eye. I recently read an article stating maqui berry extract can dramatically boost natural tear production.
Thanks for asking! I read a few studies on this and they appear to help with tear production - suggesting the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect of the berry helps with tear production and ocular surface healing. However, these were pretty small studies (less than 30 participants). I am not fully aware of the health risks of taking the berry or the clinical significance of eating it fresh vs supplementation but its interesting nonetheless.
Hello Dr. thanks for great info. Can you please name the brand and provide link for product shown at 5:31. I explored various products but didn't find this ingredient combination. Thanks
When is the DoctorEyeHealth spinoff cooking channel? Asking for a friend :D My relationship with my eye doctor is a little different than most. The amount of scientific terms, vitamins, minerals I've heard him talk about is much more than any normal commoner would encounter 😅
wow! Where do you get such a small/exact amount? Do you weight it yourself? I have a hard time finding saffron - but there is some interesting research on it for the eyes.
@@DoctorEyeHealth I use 1 gram per month. Divide by half first, then another half, another half, etc. 10 stygmas or so per day. I have a risk of developing macular issues, and my ophthalmologist is very impressed that my eye is not deteriorating. He is reading up on saffron too.
@@DoctorEyeHealth May i suggest that you try your local Indian grocery shop as they often carry saffron. People from Kashmir eat saffron in their rice.
very interesting about Lutein has to be taken with some form of fat or lipid. If I take a Lutein supplement, can I complement with a fish oil supplement pill (like Omega or Krill Oil) to make the Lutein work? Thank you in advance for your prompt response
I will see what I can do. I’m sort of swamped right now with work and lectures to present. But i can try to bump it up. Several people have asked about a video in that condition
I just wonder how our ancestors did get lutein from, They're diet was practically just animal sources and the vegetables that we have today didn't exist because they are all engineers by humans so they would all have had a very poor vision which I don't think is the case considering that they were hunters. Any answer please
If you close your eyes and listen to his voice it sounds like he has stolen the voice of one of the Muppets from the Muppet show but on a serious note he's talking sense 😊👍
