Tag: Vision

bookmark_borderMagnesium For Better Vision Health

Posted on by Tim Warren

Some general health benefits of taking Magnesium include lower blood pressure. This is due to the fact that magnesium plays a role in regulating normal heart function. From this point of view it assists the heart as a natural remedy for heart palpitations due to the fact that it maintains a normal heart rhythm. It also helps you to maintain normal blood pressure. Concentrations of magnesium are also found in the bones and skeletal muscle. Therefore, this mineral supports bone health. Magnesium is also useful in the sense that due to the fact that it is considered a muscle relaxant it is used by athletes to alleviate sore muscles. There is also an application that applies to relieving anxiety and depression. For instance, a deficiency in this mineral causes these symptoms as this mineral also regulates the healthy function of the nervous system. It is also important in regulating energy levels and improving the health of the immune system. But did you know that Magnesium also supports eye health? Here are some eye health benefits of magnesium for better vision:

Helps in Absorption of various vitamins: magnesium is involved in absorbing Vitamins A, C and B and these vitamins play a role in maintaining the healthy function of ocular tissue in the eyes. This mineral works in conjunction with these vitamins to prevent oxidative stress in the eyes factors responsible for the development of cataracts.

Reduces Risks For Age Related Vision Disorders: Research suggests that magnesium reduces the risks for the age related vision disorders macular degeneration, cataracts and also diabetic retinopathy. A research study in the British Journal of medicine reveals that eating an extra portion and a half of green vegetables, which is a good nutritional source of this mineral, actually provides the body with 14% of your daily recommended allowance for this nutrient. Therefore, this is adequate enough to lower blood glucose levels in the body to normal levels. This is a factor that also leads to a reduction in the risks for diabetic retinopathy.

Magnesium is an essential nutrient that controls a variety of important functions in the body that are associated with the regulation of normal heart rhythm, blood pressure as well as the regulation of a properly working digestive system and immune system. This mineral also helps the eyes as well in terms of reducing the risks for various eye diseases and eye disorders such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and cataracts. This mineral should be taken in conjunction with calcium for best results.

bookmark_borderReasons for Blurry Vision

Posted on by Tim Warren

The easiest way to get blurry vision is to walk around without your glasses on. This may sound stupid, but lots of people refuse to go to the eye doctors and get their eyes checked or re-checked. The result: blurry vision.

You can also get blurry vision from consuming too much alcohol or taking illegal drugs. I’m sure most of you have had a few too many beers and had your vision go wacko as a result. I’m also sure that none of you have ever done illegal drugs, so you wouldn’t have any first hand experience with blurry vision because of it. Guess you’ll just have to take my word for it.

If you have high blood pressure you may experience some blurry vision. This is explained in depth in the articles on high blood pressure found on at our site.

Blurry vision can also be a result of over exerting yourself. For instance, if you go jogging and push your body to the limits, it’s only a matter of time before you aren’t getting enough oxygen to fuel your body and so your vision may blur.

If you have a cold or viral infection you may get blurry vision in short doses. If your body is fighting off an infection of some type, it saps your resources and sometimes you end up with blurry vision. It could also be secondary to allergy symptoms.

Some prescription drugs have the added bonus of giving you blurry vision. If you are experiencing blurry vision from a prescription drug, you might want to consult your doctor. They may change your prescription to one that doesn’t give you blurry vision.

I suffer from migraine head aches occasionally. Often, when I’m suffering from one of these episodes, I get blurry vision.

You may experience blurry vision at steep altitudes. I’m sure that most of you don’t mountain climb so you will never have to worry about this side effect. You never know for sure though, so I thought I’d add it in for good measure.

I’m also afraid of heights. If I’m up high (high for me may not be high for you. Anything over ten feet is a major accomplishment for me. I’m such a wimp.) I tend to get blurry vision. Funny how the body works. I’m afraid of heights because I don’t want to fall, so naturally my body gives me blurry vision. Who says nature doesn’t make mistakes?

Sometimes blurry vision could be a symptom of a more serious health problem. If you suffer from blurry vision frequently, you should see a doctor and get checked out. Perhaps, you might also think about seeing your friendly neighbourhood eye doctor for good measure.