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Improving eyesight naturally with vitamins and herbs
Do you remember how crisp, sharp, and beautiful scenery and objects looked years ago? Do you now find that some of the enchantment from looking has faded? As we age, our eyesight weakens. This is due to a number of factors, including in part to degeneration of nerve cells in the eyes. A castle in Europe, a swan floating on a still pond, a delicate daisy, or rugged mountain scenery may not impress us as much. We lose our ability to notice fine details and differentiate subtle shades of colors. Has this enchantment disappeared forever, or are there ways to return the visual magic that life offers? Can certain eyesight problems, such as age related visual decline, be reversed or improved? In many people, they can. After years of supervising patients who take eyesight pills and trying various herbs and nutrients myself, I am now aware of many that have a positive effect on eyesight. Unfortunately, very little research has been published regarding the influence of various nutrients on the visual system. Hence, much of the information in this page is anecdotal, based on my professional and personal experience. Discuss with your health care provider before you make any changes in your supplement regimen. Supplements are not likely to be very helpful in serious and advanced eye disorders, but they play a an important role in mild to moderate cases of visual decline that occurs normally with the aging process.

Eyesight Rx vision formula with vitamin and herbal extracts
Supports eye health
Developed by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Unlike some eyesight products that provide vitamins and herbs for long term healthy eyesight support, and prevention of visual impairment, but don't seem to have much of an immediate effect on visual acuity, Eyesight Rx was formulated to provide visual support and prevention, along with a noticeable eyesight improvement within days of use. While some people notice the benefits within a day or two, others may require up to a month to notice the visual enhancement. For better vision, we also suggest eating more cold water fish or for taking one to three fish oil capsules a day.

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Eyesight Rx benefit for vision
Reports from Eyesight Rx users indicate clarity of vision, improved night vision, colors being brighter, better focus, and overall improvement in close and distance vision. Along with the visual effects, many people notice being more mentally alert. What makes this formula unique is that the tablet can be melted under the tongue for a quick absorption of the nutrients into the bloodstream, thus bypassing the gastric and intestinal interference. A minute or two later the remains that have not dissolved can be swallowed.

How to take Eyesight Rx
If you are middle aged or older you probably have  noticed some degree of visual decline. Fine print is more difficult to read, colors are not as bright, and distant objects are not in focus as much. Some of you may have already started wearing glasses. Eyesight Rx is ideally suited to help those with age-related visual decline although it could easily offer a benefit to those who have been wearing glasses for a long time.
   We have been experimenting with the Eyesight Rx formula for several years, adding different herbs and nutrients, changing the dosages, etc. Eyesight Rx comes as a tablet that melts under the tongue and it is taken first thing in the morning. Some people may notice the benefits the first day, for others it may take several days. The vast majority will notice visual enhancement by the end of the first week. Once you notice a visual enhancement, take less the next day. Once the nutrients replace the shortages in your retina, your requirement will be less and you can reduce the dosage to half a tablet, and over time, to a third or even a quarter. Once or twice a week you may wish not to take it at all. If you take a high dosage all the time, it may not work as well or even make your eyesight fuzzy since too many of these nutrients would be supplied to your retina and cause the carotenoids or other substances in the retina to be out of balance. If this happens, just take a day or two off and resume taking the Eyesight Rx again at a lower dosage. If you are over the age of 50, use only half a tablet initially rather than a full tablet and after several days lower your amount to a third or a quarter of a tablet.
   Eyesight Rx does not supply omega-3 fish oils which are crucial to optimal vision. You may consider taking one to three fish oil capsules a day to supply the fatty acid DHA to the retina. Flax seed oil may also be helpful.

Anthocyanosides help vision
Purified high-dose anthocyanoside oligomer administration improves nocturnal vision and clinical symptoms in myopia subjects.
Br J Nutr. 2005 Jun; Institute of Vision Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
The aim of the present study was to determine the effect of purified high-dose anthocyanoside oligomer administration on nocturnal visual function and clinical symptoms in low-to-moderate myopia subjects. The study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial and involved sixty subjects with eye strain and refractive errors between -1.00 and -8.00 diopters in both eyes. Thirty subjects were administered a purified high-dose anthocyanoside oligomer (100 mg tablet comprising 85 % anthocyanoside oligomer), and thirty were given a placebo in tablet form twice daily for 4 weeks. Following treatment, 73 % anthocyanoside subjects showed improved symptoms, whereas only one placebo subject showed an improvement. The present data show that the administration of anthocyanoside oligomer appears to improve subjective symptoms and objective contrast sensitivity in myopia subjects with eyesight and vision problems.
Eyesight Rx Supplement Facts:
 Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is a vitamin for eyesight health
Taurine amino acid
Carrot powder
Spinach powder
Citrus bioflavonoids with eriocitrin, hesperidin, flavonols, flavones, flavonoids, naringenin, and quercetin.
Mixed carotenoids with beta carotene, cryptoxanthin, Lutein, Lycopene, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin.
Bilberry extract (Vaccinium myrtillus) contains anthocyanins and anthycyanosides which protect the retina and help improve eyesight and vision
Eyebright extract (Euphrasia officinalis)
Jujube extract (Zizyphus jujube)
Ginkgo biloba is a brain booster and has benefits for eyesight)
Suma extract (Pfaffia paniculata)
Mucuna pruriens extract (Cowhage)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Lycium berry extract (Lycium Barbarum) also known as Goji Berry
Sarsaparila (Sarsaparilla Smilax)
Alpha Lipoic Acid is a powerful antioxidant that enhances glucose use in brain and eye cells. \

Improve Vision Naturally - Vitamins for Eyesight
We are glad to report that the proper use of many nutrients can help restore, at least partially, the magic of seeing that you may have long forgotten existed. After you try some of these eyesight supplements, you may even take an eyesight test on a Snellen chart to see if your vision is better. If you have a severe eye disorder or damage to they eyes, these nutrients may not work for you. These natural supplements are mostly geared for those who have age related decline in eyesight acuity or other minor eyesight problems. For instance, if you have a completely opaque cataract, no amount of supplements will help you. Surgery may be your best option.

Can Eyesight Rx be taken the same day as fish oils?
Yes. Since fish oils are important in the health of the retina, and Eyesight Rx does not supply them, you can take one or two fish oil softgels the same day as Eyesight Rx and this will improve your vision.

Mind Enhancing supplements
I purchased Eyesight Rx and Mind Power Rx. It arrived today with no problem. I would like to know if its safe to use both at the same time.
    We suggest alternating their use and to not take them the same day.

Supplements that support healthy eyesight
The lens, retina, macula, and other parts of the eye involved in eyesight can be protected with the proper intake of antioxidants. Almost all the antioxidants likely have a positive influence on eye health, including vitamin C, Vitamin E, and alpha lipoic acid. If you always wanted to know how to improve eyesight, read on.

Substances in fruits and vegetables that help improve eyesight
The two major categories are carotenoids and polyphenols.

Carotenoids are found in fruits and vegetables. Of the many carotenoids circulating in human bloodstream, only lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene are accumulated to any significant degree throughout the tissues of the eye. Good eyesight depends on more that just eating carrots since carrots mostly contain beta carotene.
   Lutein is a carotenoid which has become popular as a dietary supplement either by itself, or combined with zeaxanthin.
   Zeaxanthin and lutein play an important role in protecting eye tissue in the macula from damage by free radicals. Corn, eggs, green leafy vegetables, peppers, red grapes and pumpkins are some of the foods rich in lutein and zeazanthin.

Herbs that Improve Eyesight
There are probably countless herbs with compounds that have an influence on vision. The following is a list of supplements that improve eyesight. You are likely to notice the effects the very day you take them, and sometimes even within an hour or two. Generally, the higher the dose, the more obvious the visual improvement; but the risk for side effects would also increase as the dosage is increased.
   The mechanism of action of these supplements can involve several pathways, such as raising levels of brain chemicals, improving circulation to the eye, or altering the fatty acid composition of rods, cones, and brain cells. I often find that visual changes are not as apparent when one is in broad sunlight. Going indoors—for instance in a shopping mall—can help one become more aware of the visual enhancement. Late afternoon, early evening, and cloudy days, are also good times to notice the visual changes. Herbs that improve vision include bilberry, eyebright, goji berry, and ginkgo biloba.

Additional Supplements that support healthy eyesight
There are many substances that have an influence on eyesight. I will mention a few here. These are not meant to be taken all at once. It is best to learn how each one works for you by itself for a few days. If you do combine them, use smaller amounts. Remember, supplements have side effects, too, and the side effects, just as pharmaceutical drugs, are dose dependant.

Fish Oils Just like the rest of the cells in the brain, the cells of the retina — the rods and the cones — contain long-chained fatty acids. The most prominent of these fatty acids in the eye is an omega-3 fatty acid called DHA. In my experience, I have found that the omega-3 oils, generally found in fish and flaxseed, enhance visual perception. I notice improved color perception and depth of vision, enhanced night and distance vision, and overall enhancement in visual awareness after several days of taking flaxseed oil or fish oil capsules. In order to notice quicker results, i.e, within two or three days, the dosages need to be significant. For instance, most people need to take several grams of a combination EPA/DHA fish oil supplement or a tablespoon or two of flaxseed oil. Once you notice an improvement, you can reduce your dosage of fish oils to one or two grams a day, or a teaspoon of flaxseed oil. Alternatively, be patient and take smaller amounts. I often prefer using lower amounts and avoiding potential side effects of supplements when they are used in high dosages.

Acetyl-l-carnitine is an antioxidant involved in energy utilization within cells. A dose of 200 to 500 mg in the morning before breakfast works within two to three hours to induce a pleasant visual and mental clarity.

Pantothenic Acid is one of the B vitamins. A dose of 100 to 500 mg taken in the morning improves clarity of vision, usually noticeable in the late afternoon and continuing until bedtime. As with many nutrients that cause alertness, high dosages, even when taken in the morning, can interfere with nighttime sleep. Pantethene, the coenzymated form of pantothenic acid, produces similar visual improvement on a much lower dosage of 25 to 50 mg.

Eyesight and Diet, food
Most everything that you do to improve your overall health will, in the long run, influence the health of your eyesight. For optimal eyesight improvement, we recommend you include a variety of whole foods in your diet, lots of cold water fish such as salmon, halibut, sardines, and take antioxidants. Fish eggs, such as caviar or salmon roe, are also helpful.

Improve eyesight and antioxidants
At this point, we don't know exactly what amounts and combinations of antioxidants will ensure optimal protection. However I have provided some suggestions above and below.

Prescription medications that harm eyesight and vision
Inhaled and oral corticosteroids, when used for many months or years, can increase the likelihood of cataract development.

Eyesight and stress
Regular yoga practice improves eyesight and helps you see clearer and sharper. I'm not sure why, but it works! I've experienced it. Perhaps it partly has to do with improved nerve function or relaxation of eye muscles, or just a lowering of overall stress. Exercise can help you relax and improve your sleeping patterns which can help with eyesight.
   Also, if you spend many hours in front of a computer, try to take frequent breaks.

Eyesight and sun
Protect your eyes by wearing a wide brim hat when you are in bright sunlight and use UV filtering glasses.

Summary on how to improve eyesight
The use of supplements to improve eyesight and hearing is a relatively new concept in medicine. We are living in exciting times; it has only been in the last few years that we have had so many nutritional options available to us. It’s comforting to know that we don’t have to succumb to the ravages of time. We can see more sharply and hear more clearly by intelligently using nutrients and herbs.

However, I must add that not everyone notices visual effects from taking nutrients. The young who already have excellent vision may not notice the subtle improvements that occur. The elderly, particularly those who have advanced cataracts or damaged retinas may also not respond. People also differ depending upon how in tune they are with their senses. Some individuals can perceive very subtle changes, while others require massive dosages before they realize something different is happening. I have one 30-year-old male patient who hardly ever notices any effects from supplements no matter what he takes. Another patient, a 44-year-old woman has excellent perception skills. For instance, she will notice a visual effect from 2 mg of pregnenolone. I, too, am very sensitive to subtle changes. Over my many years of taking different supplements in varying dosages, I have developed the skill of observing minute changes that occur in mood, energy, alertness, and vision. This quality has helped in my evaluation of nutrients.

Eyesight Rx and thyroid hormone
Q. I just purchased Eyesight RX to help with my vision. I take levothyroxin first thing in the morning as I was advised to take it on an empty stomach. Then I wait for one half hour and take a probiotic and wait for another hour before food. With consideration to my current regimen, when do you think it would be best to take the Eyesight Rx?
   A. As a general rule, Eyesight Rx is taken in the morning as soon as you wake up. Those on Synthroid or thyroid hormones should consider using low dosages of a quarter or a third of a tablet 2 or 3 days on, one day off. Please have approval by your doctor.

Vision and Stress
Regular Yoga practice improves vision and helps you see clearer and sharper. I'm not sure why, but it works! I've experienced it. Perhaps it partly has to do with improved nerve function or relaxation of eye muscles, or just a lowering of overall stress. Exercise can help you relax and improve your sleeping patterns which can help with Vision.
   Also, if you spend many hours in front of a computer, try to take frequent breaks.

Computer vision syndrome
People who spend hours staring at a computer screen risk may have tired dry eyes, blurred vision, eye strain, headache, and sensitivity to light. Some people call this "computer vision syndrome."

Vision and Sun
Protect your eyes by wearing a wide brim hat when you are in bright sunlight and use UV filtering glasses.

Vision and Pregnancy
Infants whose mothers regularly drank during pregnancy show poor vision by the age of 6 months.

Risk factors for Age-Related Vision Loss
Eating fish frequently is associated with decreased chances of developing age-related vision degeneration, while smoking nearly doubles the risk for vision loss and hormone therapy appears to have no effect. Many of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis or blocked arteries, may contribute to the development of age related vision loss, possibly by affecting blood flow to the eye.

Eye health products in Europe
Longer life expectancies and soaring medical costs are leading more European consumers to purchase dietary supplements that protect their eyes. 'European Eye Health Ingredients Market', published by Frost & Sullivan, says that extended life spans have increased the threat of age-related eye illnesses, such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Eye health ingredients such as lutein and astaxanthin are not currently covered in the positive list of the food supplement directive. This is a setback for the smaller companies that populate a large portion of this market. Another potential problem identified in the report is low consumer awareness of eye health ingredients. Frost & Sullivan suggests that companies should consider consulting with industry associations such as the Alliance for Natural Health, the National Eye Institute and the Royal Institute of the Blind to counter this. The market for eye health ingredient products is in its infancy, and the timing is right to initiate the successful development of this market. Strategically positioned brands and rising consumer awareness will push participants in the eye health ingredients market into the right commercial arena.

Eyesight and vision emails
Q. Have you heard of any supplements (or Rx meds that improve eyesight, particularly myopia?
   A. We are not aware of any supplements that cure myopia but some nutrients such as fish oils, carotenoids, flavonoids, ginkgo, can help improve eyesight. See Eyesight Rx to help your vision, and if the myopia is mild, such as one or two diopters, then it is possible that Eyesight Rx could help vision back to normal. However, Eyesight Rx is not a cure for myopia. Vision returns to pre Eyesight Rx level when the supplement is stopped. Eyesight Rx does not offer a permanent cure for vision problems. The benefits occur only when the vision supplement is taken on a regular basis.

Q. I would like to thank the person who developed Eyesight Rx vision support. It is a real formula with real results. I felt the difference after the forth day. What you mentioned about this formula is right and it works. I am sure that other formulas for vision improvement can't beat or come near to your formula. Good work.

Q.  I have been taking Eyesight RX and Mind Power RX for a couple of months now.  I love that it actually motivates me.  I actually want to do more things than prior to taking it.  My question is: Are you going to sell Eyesight RX in a larger quantity than the 5 tabs in the package?  I am buying it in the package now, but it would be more cost efficient and convenient for me to get it in, say, 30 tabs to a bottle.  Any chance of this in the future? 

Q. I wanted to thank you for developing Eyesight Rx. After about the third day, I did start to notice, especially at night, that colors seemed brighter, as do headlights on autos. I don't know if this is what these pills are supposed to do or if some people have experienced , say, sharper focus. I have astigmatism, in my right eye, (lazy eye), and thus cannot (nor I expect can you) say whether improved focus should result. When I went for an eye exam a while back, I was told that I had the beginnings of cataracts.
   A. Thank you for the feedback. We're really glad Eyesight Rx vision formula helped you.

A. In case you are interested in feedback on Eyesight Rx, I will tell you my experience so far. The first day I took 2/3 of a tablet and didn't see much of a change but that night I was quite restless. The next day I eliminated the sudafed for sinus and the coffee and I took 2/3 of a pill and I slept fine but not much change. The third day I took 1/2 a pill and started to notice subtle changes in clarity and definition and clearer night vision. I have not had trouble sleeping since the first time but I noticed more of an appetite but no weight change. I have taken 1/2 a pill for 2 more days and see subtle improvements daily like more definition in grass and trees and colors a little brighter.
   I have a condition that is not correctable (congenital nystagmus) so any improvement is welcome. Also I take fish oil pills (as you recommended in your book) and multi-vitamin, eye vitamins with antioxidants (recommended by my eye doctor). I am very careful and will continue to use only 1/2 a pill a day and take Sunday off. Thanks I hope this was helpful,

Q. It's strange, but Eyesight Rx, for me, is a hangover cure. Within minutes of taking it in the morning after a night of drinking, I feel more alert and it seems to cure my hangover.

Q. I recently began reading "Mind Boosting Secrets" and have already taken some of Dr. Sahelian's  advice with regard to flax oil and vitamin supplements. I'm pleasantly surprised with the degree to which my memory and mood has improved. Thank you for the good advice! I have a concern regarding Eyesight Rx. I've worn eyeglasses for years and couldn't possibly work, function or drive without them. In one eye I have an astigmatism. If I take Eyesight Rx and experience gradual improvement, I'm concerned my current prescription will no longer be appropriate and I'd be unable to function without constantly changing my prescription until the aggregate improvement allowed me to live without glasses.
   A. You ask a good question. One option is to take a small amount or Eyesight Rx, such as 1/2 of a tablet, and just enhance vision enough where you are maximizing your eyesight with the glasses, but not enough to have to change to a new pair. Or you can buy a new set with a diopter less.

Q. I have a 10 year old nephew in my care and I am considering trying Eyesight Rx with him. He has two lazy eyes and will be starting vision therapy for a default in binocular vision and field vision. I have seen your product and recommended dosing but I do not see a dosing recommendation for children?? I have checked the ingredients only to find most are not for use in those under 18 for lack of testing..and the health store near me that cares it does not know either.
   A. We have not tested Eyesight Rx in children and do not know if it works in children, but if your doctor agrees, a quarter of a tablet can be tried e days on, 1 or 2 days off.

Q. I have been taking half tablet Eyesight Rx vision formula for 2 weeks. I like it my eyes are less dry and my distance vision is better. I am wearing my glasses less. I am comfortable about combining with a multi vitamin . I already have Alive by Natures Way, but if it's not a good combination, I can exchange it
for MultiVit Rx.
   A. That's great that your vision is better. We suggest cutting back and using the eyesight rx 4 or 5 days a week, and on the days that you are not on eyesight rx, you can use either the Nature Way Alive or use MultiVit Rx, either one should be fine.

Q. Does Eyesight Rx need to be taken the rest of your life or will it help improve or heal your eyes and your eyesight so that you don't need it anymore.
   A. The benefits of Eyesight Rx fade after a few days of stopping it.

Q. Could you tell me if Eyesight-Rx is something you have to take continually to improve eyesight or if after a period of time of taking it, eyesight would improve to the point that it is not needed at all a least for a year or so.
   A. Eyesight Rx benefits go away after a few days of stopping. Normally people can take a quarter or third of a tablet every other day so one foil pack can last a month. Many people notice an improvement in vision within a few days. The improvement is temporary, meaning after a day or two of stopping it, the vision returns to normal.

Q. I am a nutrition consultant in Nebraska and would like to know what results you have seen with the Eyesight-RX. Have there been improvements in vision? Is this product appropriate for those with conditions such as cataracts and/or glaucoma? Have there been any improvements of these with the Eyesight-RX?
   A. This product is mainly for those who have difficulty with close or distant vision, but not for those with well advanced cataract. We have not tested it in glaucoma.

Q. I looked at a profile of the eyesight formula and i am impressed. I am in great health, but I have blurred vision with the inability to decipher small prints .I sometimes get pain in my eye when I attempt to read the small prints. Would this eyesight formula lend some more accuracy to my vision ?
   A. It is very difficult to predict each person's response. Many people notice better close vision with this formula, but it is impossible to predict for any individual case.

Q. Can you take Eyesight Rx vision formula with having high blood pressure? Improving eyesight is important to me.
   A. Each person with hypertension is unique in their response to supplements depending on many factors including which type of medicine they are on. if your doctor approves, you could try a fifth or a sixth of a tablet to see whether Eyesight Rx has any influence on your BP. This advice would be true of many other supplements. Improving eyesight is possible in those who have high blood pressure.

Q. Does eyebright herb improve vision?
   A. The effects of eyebright herb on vision are minimal compared to carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin and a combination formulas called Eyesight Rx.

Q. My vision improved a lot with the first Eyesight Rx bottle and now I am in the second bottle. However, Why is the dose of eyesight so low and every other day, are there any side effects to prevent?
   A. Eyesight Rx dosage, varies among individuals. Some people do well on higher amounts, others do well on lower dosages. We also found that taking too much actually makes vision more fuzzy since it is possible that supplying too high dosages of lutein or other ingredients in eye formulas may throw off the delicate balance in the retina. Taking a day off every 2 or 3 days or taking a tiny amount once vision has improved is likely to work better than taking high amounts.

Q. Would Eyesight Rx product help my 11 year old son with his color blindness?
   A. We have not tested this product for color blindness so we don't know if it will have any effect.