Failing Eyesight: 12 things you need to know

Birdseye — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 19:07:00 GMT

The idea of failing eyesight is terrifying to most people. Yet this kind of deterioration is often thought of as inevitable among the elderly. Research uncovered by What Doctors Don't Tell You has uncovered several things you may not know about failing eyesight - what causes it, and how to avoid it. Here are 13 of our most significant findings.

1. Eating more fish can combat failing eyesight.

2. Too much processed food can cause failing eyesight.

3. Chinese takeaways are particularly damaging to your eyesight.

4. Lutein is the best defence against failing eyesight.

5. Reducing your fat intake can reduce the risk of deteriorating eyesight.

6. IBS drug Spasmonal can affect your eyesight.

7. Regular vitamin E intake improves your eyesight in old age.

8. Breastfeeding may help your child's eyesight.

9. Vigabatrin, the epilepsy drug, can cause serious vision problems.

10. Bilberries and ginkgo biloba can improve vision.

11. There are links between accumulated lead exposure and eyesight failure.

12. Finally, here are six more important facts about preventing eye problems.

If you have any other tips to share, or have had significant experiences of your own, please post them below.

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Failing Eyesight: 12 things you need to know