Three essential vitamins for eye health, says ophthalmologist
Ophthalmologist Oksana Kuznetsova highlights vitamins A, C, and E as crucial for eye health, warning that deficiencies can lead to vision problems.
Ophthalmologist Oksana Kuznetsova has identified vitamins A, C, and E as key vitamins for maintaining healthy eyes. She warns that deficiencies in these essential nutrients can result in a range of vision problems. Vitamin A deficiency can cause difficulty seeing in low light and hinder the eyes' recovery from bright light exposure.
Vitamin C and E, on the other hand, possess antioxidant properties that shield the retina from oxidative stress. These vitamins are often combined with other substances like zinc, copper, lutein, and zeaxanthin in pharmaceutical formulations to treat specific eye conditions. However, Kuznetsova stresses that vitamin supplements should only be consumed under medical supervision, as they do not cure existing vision problems.
Instead, they can contribute to the development of certain eye diseases when taken without addressing underlying vitamin deficiencies.
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