Children's vitamins for the eyes as a way to improve vision

The load on the organ of vision in childhood is quite significant, so many parents think about vitamin preparations that support eye health and vision. If the child already has vision problems, the selection of a good vitamin complex that affects the eyes is very important for correcting these problems.

Vitamin preparations that have a positive effect on the state of the eyes usually contain:

• Vitamin A. It is essential for the retina, as well as for the mucous membrane of the organ of vision. If a child does not receive such a vitamin with food, his vision deteriorates (especially in situations with poor lighting).
• Vitamin C. This vitamin plays a role in strengthening the muscles of the organ of vision. If in the diet its crumbs will not be enough, the eyes will tire faster.
• Vitamins of group B. The first is B1 and B2, as well as B6 and B12. These vitamins strengthen the nervous system, improve metabolic processes, as well as the blood supply to eye tissues.

In addition to vitamins, to support eye health and good vision are important:

• Such minerals as potassium, copper, zinc, selenium.
• Lutein, beta carotene and zeaxanthin. These active substances, called carotenoids, increase the resistance of the eyes to adverse external effects.

Vitamin preparations for the eyes are recommended to take when:

• Dryness of the mucous membrane of the eyes.
• Sensation of "sand" in the eyes and burning.
• Decreased visual acuity.
• Tearing from exposure to sunlight or prolonged concentration.
• Nervous ticking (“jerking” of the eye).
• The rapid onset of eye fatigue.
• Dim view of the cornea.
• Significant loads on the eyes.
• Eye diseases and visual dysfunctions.
• Recovery after eye surgery.

You can not take vitamins for the eyes only in case of individual intolerance to any of their components. Also, for some vitamin complexes, there are age restrictions, so before giving the drug to a child, you need to make sure that at his age such supplement does not harm.

The use of vitamin supplements that affect the eyes has the following effect:

• Improving the condition of the mucous membranes of the eyes, resulting in reduced tearing.
• Improving blood circulation in the eyes and brain tissues.
• Increased visual acuity.
• Improve night sleep.

The use of vitamin complexes can stop the progression of such a visual impairment, as well as strengthen the eyes. If such measures against myopia, like special exercises and correction with the help of glasses, are supplemented with vitamin therapy, vision will be maintained at the same level or even improved.

Children with long-sightedness are prescribed to wear glasses, lenses or have surgery, but this does not exclude recommendations to take vitamins that affect the eyes.With such a visual impairment, vitamin remedies will positively affect eye health and improve the quality of vision.

Preparations in which there are vitamins and minerals valuable for sight are represented by different forms of release:

• Drops for local use. They are recommended only for prophylaxis, since they do not penetrate deeply into the tissues of the organ of vision.
• Powders for the preparation of the solution.
• Syrups.
• Gels.
• Capsules
• Pills. For children 3 years, 5 years, or 6 years, they can be chewable, and for older children (7 years and older), the vitamins are represented by tablets with a shell.

Provide a sufficient amount of vitamins, important for the child's vision, can be a balanced diet. In the food of children should be:

• Sources of Vitamin A - butter, egg yolks, cream, milk, carrots.
• Sources ascorbic acid - any fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Sources of vitamins of group B - vegetables, wheat, the nutslettuce leaves dates, grapes, blueberries.
• Sources of potassium - potatoes, dried fruits, milk, fish.

Vitamin complexes, strengthening eyes, are advised to give children twice a year - in the autumn (late October and November) and in early spring (March), when the load on the organ of vision increases, and the content of vitamins in food decreases.

Vitamins for eyes for children contain vitamins necessary for good vision, presented in safe dosages. However, it is still better to consult with your pediatrician for a more preferable complex for your child, even if you choose vitamins for a child of 8 years, 9 years, 10 years and older.

Here are the most common vitamins for the eyes that can be given to a child:

For information on what vitamins and products are necessary for those who care about vision, see the program “About the most important thing”.

The most positive feedback from parents is noted for Vitrum Vision. Almost everyone emphasizes that this complex has a good effect on vision, and its only drawback is the age limit.

Remember that in addition to the lack of vitamins, visual impairment can be caused by eye strain, too bright light, frequent inflammatory eye diseases.

In order to prevent vision problems, they advise:

• Ensure that the load on the eyes is not too long - no longer than 20 minutes, after which the eyes should be allowed to rest.
• Pay attention to the good lighting of the child's desktop.
• Ensure that the child is daily walking and playing outdoor games.
• Do not allow too long to concentrate the view on the TV screen or monitor.
• Pay attention to the full nutrition of the child.
• Protect children from eye infections.
• Wear protective glasses on a sunny day.

For information on why children's eyesight is deteriorating, see the program "GuberniaTV".