I'll echo what others have said and say make sure you're getting medical advice from a pro.

I've seen an ad on tv recently about "eyes losing vital nutrients as you age." I don't recall what the product is called, but I do remember the 3 key ingredients:
Lutein (a carotenoid)
Zeaxanthin (a carotenoid)
Omega-3s

Thus, I would advise you to pick up foods containing high amounts of carotenoids and Omega-3s. Examples are carrots, sweet potatoes, dark leafy greens (kale, spinach, turnip greens and mustard greens), tomatoes, and other orange and red veggies.

For omega-3s, I advise o3-enriched dairy, o3-enriched eggs, edamame (soy), wild rice, walnuts, canola oil, flaxseed, beans, and seafood.

Along with this suggestion, water and exercise can only help. Don't feel like exercising? Practice posture and walk more. Also try to keep track of your electrolyte intake - potassium and sodium can do wonders for your system if taken in correct amounts. I take the lazy way and go with Gatorade.

WaveofShadow

Canada31495 Posts

May 06 2014 00:19 GMT

#22

As far as the vitamins go, there are a whole bunch of formulations out there that are made up especially for eyes. For example the AREDS study found that vitamins/minerals such as beta-carotene (in non-smokers) general anti-oxidants and zinc significantly reduced progression of a disease called age-related macular degeneration in its advanced stages. This disease specifically targets the center area of vision in the back of the eye and mostly affects older people. Extra intake of these vitamins as well as the ones hp.shell mentioned are good for general health but overall have not been shown to prevent the disease in those taking it at a younger age. They couldn't hurt but I can say they likely won't help the OP with his issue as these mineral and vitamins are targeted towards the retina and the pigmented epithelium within while OP's issue is with the anterior eye.

And Djzapz, regarding that treatment fairly recently released for dry eyes that's fairly expensive---you're referring to cyclosporine or specifically 'Restasis' I assume? From everything I've heard, it actually works extremely well; unfortunately as you said it can be expensive and I'm honestly not sure what the availability is like as it's still somewhat new.

Again, best of luck to you. I wish there was something I could actually do to help aside from offering tidbits of stuff I've learned.

Djzapz

Canada10681 Posts

May 06 2014 01:20 GMT

#23

On May 06 2014 09:19 WaveofShadow wrote:
And Djzapz, regarding that treatment fairly recently released for dry eyes that's fairly expensive---you're referring to cyclosporine or specifically 'Restasis' I assume? From everything I've heard, it actually works extremely well; unfortunately as you said it can be expensive and I'm honestly not sure what the availability is like as it's still somewhat new.

Again, best of luck to you. I wish there was something I could actually do to help aside from offering tidbits of stuff I've learned.

I've heard of restasis before, it may have been what the optometrist referred to. $100-140 a month without insurance is a bit steep though, but if it persists then I'll have to take the hit and at least give it a shot.

BigFan

TLADT24920 Posts

May 06 2014 02:12 GMT

#24

On May 05 2014 22:27 Djzapz wrote:

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My eyes don't really get red, nor do they water. They get dry and eyedrops don't really help much for keeping them hydrated. Sometimes it helps for like 10 minutes, other times 10 seconds.

What helps for me is staying away from the computer which sucks.

ya, that's definitely rough. Maybe that ereader that's been recommended can help. Not much else you can do I'm afraid :/ You're doing the best you can atm.

Gowerly

United Kingdom916 Posts

May 06 2014 15:24 GMT

#25

I also have had trouble with my eyes.

Mine stemmed from two issues:
1) I have Decompensated Heterophoria
2) I GLARED at a screen stressed from work/gaming

This caused all the muscles behind and around my eyes to pack up and go on strike after a while.
It hurt to look at things, I got headaches, occular migraines (I go blind when I have mine \o/), the lot.

I had to do the following to fix it:

- Hold two pens, one in front of (~2"/5cm), but slightly lower than the other.
- Look at the further one for 3 seconds. Look at the closer one for 3 seconds. Back to the further one, back to the closer one.
- Move the closer one a little closer.
- Repeat until the closer one was too close to focus on.
- Move the closer one a little further away, repeat until back in to first position.

This takes about 15 minutes and you're left with an incredible headache, so do it just before bed and sleep the headache off.

Do this daily.

I also now look around a lot more. Focus on things are completely different distances a lot (look out the window at something far away, look around a lot at everything).

Things like this keep the eyes active and strengthen the muscles.

Djzapz

Canada10681 Posts

May 08 2014 00:31 GMT

#26

On May 07 2014 00:24 Gowerly wrote:
I also have had trouble with my eyes.

Mine stemmed from two issues:
1) I have Decompensated Heterophoria
2) I GLARED at a screen stressed from work/gaming

This caused all the muscles behind and around my eyes to pack up and go on strike after a while.
It hurt to look at things, I got headaches, occular migraines (I go blind when I have mine \o/), the lot.

I had to do the following to fix it:

- Hold two pens, one in front of (~2"/5cm), but slightly lower than the other.
- Look at the further one for 3 seconds. Look at the closer one for 3 seconds. Back to the further one, back to the closer one.
- Move the closer one a little closer.
- Repeat until the closer one was too close to focus on.
- Move the closer one a little further away, repeat until back in to first position.

This takes about 15 minutes and you're left with an incredible headache, so do it just before bed and sleep the headache off.

Do this daily.

I also now look around a lot more. Focus on things are completely different distances a lot (look out the window at something far away, look around a lot at everything).

Things like this keep the eyes active and strengthen the muscles.

I'm not sure this is my problem. I don't really get headaches. Still I'm making a point to spend more focusing on things at different distances.

I've barely been at my computer in the last 2 days and I think it's helping but I don't know... it's hard to tell. Part of me wonders if maybe it happens because I have a massive backlog of eye strain from reading too much - perhaps the 120hz monitor is making it worse, too, even though it's not too bright. Anyways I'm going back to detox now. Cheers.

BungaBunga

Italy23 Posts

May 17 2014 16:25 GMT

#27

If it is just an eye strain, you can gently massage the area surrounding the eyes with your fingertips.
Also, learn how to completely relax your eyes for half a minute several times a day (not that easy actually).

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