Note when using eye tonic

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Eye tonic is quite familiar to many people, especially office workers or students or those who work often with computers, phones... Using eye tonics really brings benefits. effective for the user or not. This article will provide information as well as notes on the use of eye tonics.

1. Eye tonic and benefits

Eye tonics contain compounds that are beneficial for eye activity, have the effect of helping to restore eye function, reduce symptoms of eye fatigue, and are quite popular with different subjects. , especially those who work in an environment that has to use the accommodation of the eyes a lot. Moreover, eye tonics also contain ingredients related to the eye treatment process to help the eyes heal faster and more effectively. Some of the ingredients to mention include:
Vitamin A is known as an antioxidant, has a protective effect on the eyes, promotes the health of the mucous membranes and corneas, and also helps fight infections caused by caused by bacteria or viruses. This compound also helps in the formation of visual pigments to better adapt the eyes to dark conditions. Vitamin C offers many benefits that help prevent the development of eye-related diseases such as cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma... Moreover, vitamin C also helps to promote the process of blood circulation. Blood circulation to the capillaries on the silver ring helps prevent macular degeneration caused by the aging process. Vitamin E helps protect the health of the face from harm and helps prevent conditions related to degeneration, cataracts. Besides, vitamins also help reduce dark circles and remove wrinkles on the eyes. Zinc is highly concentrated in the eyes, especially in the retina and macula. Scientific studies have proven that in the elderly, low levels of zinc in the blood affect their ability as well as their vision. Listed nutrients that may be essential for eye health include:
Antioxidants with a role in helping to clean up as well as remove metabolic waste from the body, helping to prevent dangerous diseases. progression of eye disease. Clinically proven results based on antioxidants show that the best eye tonics should contain ingredients such as alpha lipoic, which have good permeability through both oil and water environments for best absorption into the eye. . In addition, antioxidants can help restore the endogenous antioxidant system and create protective layers to protect the eyes from harmful agents. Lutein and zeaxanthin are known to make up the retina and macula of the eye. Moreover, these compounds also have the effect of absorbing and removing ultraviolet rays from the sun or electronic devices to help protect the eyes and prevent eye degeneration. Natural antibiotics help the eyes fight inflammation and infections such as uveitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis by the harmful effects of dust, bacteria... One of which has the active ingredient Palmatin which is Extracted from wisteria herb, it helps to fight inflammation, help reduce redness, pain or discomfort in the eyes.

2. Possible mistakes while choosing eye tonic

When the eyes have signs of dryness, pain, blurred vision or discomfort, some patients may immediately seek to buy eye drops or oral tablets that have the effect of eye tonic to use. use. However, according to ophthalmologists, when using the wrong eye medication, it can cause serious vision loss and even make the condition worse. Compounds in fish oil, vitamins can be good for the eyes, and help supplement nutrients for the functioning of the cooler, but if used for a long time can cause side effects such as using omega or Regular high doses of vitamin A can cause liver toxicity, osteoporosis, diarrhea, nausea, optic nerve atrophy...
In some cases, patients want to quickly relieve related symptoms. to the eye can choose the wrong drugs containing corticosteroids . It is this wrong choice that causes the corticosteroid active ingredients to cause pain, suppress the immune system, reduce the body's resistance and use for a long time can cause cataract complications. body, macular degeneration...

3. Notes to keep in mind when using eye tonics

Currently, there are quite a lot of eye drops used in the form of tablets with attractive benefits such as helping to brighten eyes, prevent dry eyes, blurred vision, and prevent eye-related diseases such as cataracts. , macular degeneration due to aging process. Or natural compounds found in shark fins help supplement nutrients, vitamins and minerals to prevent and treat symptoms of dry eyes, eyestrain, dizziness...
When choosing an eye tonic, you need to interested in some compounds such as vitamins: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamins of group B ... or containing carotenoids such as lutein, zeaxanthin, ... or chondroitin. Eye tonics are actually made from preparations that help nutritionally support the eyes, which have the effect of preventing eye-related diseases, not treating them.
When using eye tonics, including eye tonics for the elderly or eye tonics for children, you should also note:
Comply with the doctor's prescription for drug use, you should not buy the drug yourself and use the medicine according to the leaflet in the medicine box. For some special subjects such as pregnant women and children, when using eye tonics, it is necessary to consult a doctor before deciding to use. For those who are sensitive or sensitive to the ingredients of the drug, they should not arbitrarily use the drug without the consent of the doctor. If you experience any side effects while taking this medicine, you should stop using it and see your doctor. You should not rely too much on eye tonics, but need to build a plan to have a reasonable diet, good living habits to help your eyes rest and have time to recover. You should choose supplements with reputable brands, licensed according to the regulations of the authorities to ensure the quality of the drug as well as not cause harm to the user. In addition to using eye tonics, you should provide adequate nutrients every day for the body. When choosing an eye tonic, you should carefully read the ingredients on the package, and some information related to the product such as the drug expiration date, or the packaging and packaging of the drug... If you belong to the group Subjects with stomach disorders, capsules may be better and easier to absorb than tablets. When using the drug should be taken after meals to reduce adverse effects on the stomach.

In addition, you should practice good habits to help your eyes work at their best. For example, when you read a book, you should give your eyes a break after 30 minutes of work by looking at a distance or not looking at the computer screen to help your eyes relax. At the same time, you should pay attention to blinking. regularly to keep the eyes from drying out. Or if you work with a computer, you can use a blue light blocking screen or wear eye protection and adjust the light in the office to match the reflection of the screen. Or you can arrange your desk in a reasonable way so that the computer screen is about 50 to 60 cm from your eyes.
Not only do you care and form good habits for your eyes when reading or using the computer, you should also create habits to help protect your eyes when going out in the sun. Periodic eye care for the best eye health.
To have healthy eyes depends not only on your use of eye tonics, but also on taking care of your diet and forming healthy habits to help your eyes develop and avoid risks. diseases.
To examine and treat eye diseases, you can go to the Eye specialist - Vinmec International General Hospital. The department has a comprehensive vision and eye health care function for children, adults and the elderly including refractive error testing, general examination, diagnostic ultrasound, laser treatment and surgery. In addition, ophthalmology also has the task of coordinating with other clinical departments in the treatment of pathological complications and eye injuries caused by accidents.

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