The 5 AMAZING Eye & Health Benefits of Lutein

Learn about the eye health benefits of lutein! Dr. Allen breaks down the science behind lutein and where to get it in your diet or through supplementation. For more info on Lutein www.lutemax.com/lfea
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Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoid pigments found in green leafy vegetables and other colorful fruits and vegetables. They are known for their significant benefits to eye health and vision. These compounds accumulate in the macula, a central region of the retina, where they act as natural antioxidants and blue light filters. By doing so, they help protect the retina from oxidative damage, and improve visual perception. In essence, lutein and zeaxanthin are like natural sunglasses for our eyes, safeguarding our vision as we age.
I firmly believe that the food we consume can act as a potent form of medicine, as many of our medications are derived from naturally occurring plants. Among the foods that offer substantial benefits for eye health, fruits and vegetables take center stage. They supply antioxidants and essential minerals, which are crucial for combating the high metabolic demands and oxidative stress in the retina and ocular structures.
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Timestamps
0:00 Amazing Eye & Health Benefits of Lutein
0:47 What is Lutein?
1:05 How much Lutein per day?
1:33 Benefits of Lutein
3:42 What foods contain Lutein?
4:35 Lutein supplements
6:17 Question of the day
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[@DoctorEyeHealth]

✅Has your eye doctor ever mentioned Lutein to you before? Learn more about lutein here www.lutemax.com/lfea

[@shafiq711991]

Can i use (centrum with Lutien) daily use for eye health? please reply

[@ckmckay7636]

No, no eye dr I've ever seen has ever recommended eye supplements because they think it's just an old age thing. 😒

[@ahmed_mohamed_alamer]

No doctor doesn't even recommend any vitamins for eye health for me he say eat healthy food play sports and wear the glasses

[@nw133]

No. No optometrist has ever suggested it, but I've now bought some and will start. I will report back in a couple of months

[@shafiq711991]

@@ahmed_mohamed_alamer i have eyes floaters both side... what do it?

[@MikeThaPhilosopher]

It’s insane that stuff like this isn’t taught in school. We should be taught how to take care of our bodies NATURALLY

[@user-nd3ye7hb9h]

Thank doc! None of the optometrists or ophthalmologists I've gone to have spoken of nutrition at all. I appreciate the information you provide as well your honesty and sense of humor. Keep up the great work!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you so much! I know clinic can get super busy and not all doctors are as interested in nutrition and disease prevention as I am. But I think as more research comes out you will hear more doctors talk about it.

[@aarone9000]

After referncing this vid I bought & tried this; my "fliaters" are gone; not reduced, GONE! Thank you!!

[@a7203]

Congratulations on reaching 1 million followers, Dr Eye Health! I have been myopic since childhood, been wearing contacts for decades, and learned so much from your channel about taking better care of my eyes. Your success on YT is well deserved.

[@janetstraw191]

FASCINATING! Thank you so much. No - none of my eye doctors have ever mentioned this, and I am 77 - myopic since 4th grade. I have had cataract surgery and lately developed PVD (which I learned all about from you!👏👏) That particular video saved me days of anxiety while waiting for the appointment I scheduled. So, thank you so much - LOVE your videos. You are a fantastic teacher! 👍🙋‍♀️🇺🇸🥰💕‼️

[@salemaveliu]

This is what I’m working on in the UK on my website building more content of getting more alternative solutions out to the general public as this is something I feel very strongly about that patient care is suffering from my experience of working in an eye hospital and with my vision domiciliary work. Your channel is inspiring and encouraging me forward…🙏

[@MsSarinakg]

I have never had any of the eye Drs I've seen recommend any food or supplement for eye health. I only learned about things like this once I went to university to study health. Thank you for the video.

[@nikiminkovicova4024]

The picture behind you is amazing! Thumbs up and also thumbs up for popularizing the topic of eye health, I think it is really important :) I struggled with dry eye syndrom and it really helped me to be able to find readily available information on the topic on the internet. Greetings from the Czech Republic!

[@Pavel128]

My favorite Optometry channel on youtube! Awesome video!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you! 💖💖🙏

[@juliochingaling5824]

Thank you Doc, great info. Blessings.

[@southernsweetie1473]

I have gone to eye specialist for years. They have never mentioned luetin, or diet change. Ty for sharing 😊🎉Happy New Year!

[@philhurwood3056]

An optometrist recommended Macutec once a day, which I've been taking (at 71 have glaucoma and beginnings of mac deg, but eyes are stable and going well - I also diet, mostly plant based; writing from down under). Great video!

[@carpeinferi]

Very timely as I literally ordered a lutein/zeaxanthin supplement last night. it's never been mentioned, that I recall, by any optometrist/ophthalmologist I've seen.

[@lawyergrits]

I take a lutein-zeaxanthin blend on the recommendation of my optometrist. Thanks so much for the explanation of how it works and what a great supplement it is!

[@journeytoself8067]

And

[@fayfooksie]

Great video! I was gifted a bottle of Lutein & Zeaxanthin softgels and wanted to learn more about them before taking them. I'm happy to learn how beneficial they are for eye health! Thank you for making this information available and easy to understand. 👁

[@floradjan150614]

Thank you sir, thank you for your kindness and help you are a super star 🌟

[@ashwinchaudhary5730]

Thank you, It's amazing info.❤

[@rheumatologistoncall]

excellent videos! congrats!

[@BossGaming-vg6zh]

I love your vids! I am going to collage soon, and they really have made me interested in being an opthamologist!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Amazing! Best of luck with collage! Things that helped me in school. 1) sit at the front of the class - you will be less distracted. 2) Prioritize sleep 3) Read the textbook if you can - many professors use the book as a guide to build their courses and often throw test questions directly from the book. Also - get outside a bit lol - don't just lock yourself in a study closet.

[@dmn242]

I’m using lutein supplement for 6 months now from PURE ENCAPSULATED at bedtime. My vision is much better now, and I sleep like a baby 😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

So happy to hear that!

[@Coasterdude02149]

@dmn242 It helps with sleep too? That's good to hear. I have trouble sleeping and use AMSR but n ow KZbin is forcing ASMR artists to put ads in their videos. Defeats the purpose and I don't want to have to start taking sleeping tablets to sleep.

[@jewelleryaddict]

At near 70 wear glasses for farsighted since grade 8. bifocal now at 55. Have been taking luetin with axath. for many years. Am health Ed. major. I told my eye doc about he said good but he did not bring it up I did. Really helps driving at nite all new headlites don't seem as blinding taking it.

[@MIKEDOMO]

Thanks, doc for your value review, I added it to my shopping cart right now, our eyes are vital for our everyday activities, and need them good supplement to work great.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Happy to help! I hope to make more videos reviewing what foods, lifestyle changes people can do to help the eyes and keep them healthy. Appreciate you!

[@rupenjshah]

Great video. Wonder if there are any supplements that contain both omega 3 and Lutein?

[@dlroto]

Thanks so much This is the video I needed right about now. I need to stop wearing sunglasses in the daily.

[@TheLonelyMoon]

forgot about my lutein + fish oil pills for a while now. took some lutein thanks to this video, and planning to take it consistently. it's hard to take all the necessary nutrients when you're a college student

[@aniketdas9591]

I had a power of -3.75 D in both eyes without astigmatism for almost ten years and never in the meantime experienced blurriness of vision, but recently a week ago when i had my eye checkup, it came out to be -4.00 D and cylindrical power of -0.75D in both eyes but with the newly prescription glasses it is becoming difficult for me to adjust, eyes feel tired but no dizziness or headache. so, for relieving myself i immediately swap with old pair of glasses, will it be a problem if i don't switch to new pair of glasses and continue using old pair of lens and secondly will swapping between two powers have any adverse effect on my eyesight ?

[@phunghuyhoaofficial]

Great video! I love it! I'll eat vegetables and other colorful fruits and vegetables to offer substantial benefits for health, eye health and vision. Thanks for sharing a video about The 5 AMAZING Eye & Health Benefits of Lutein!

[@fauziasulaiman]

Nice video very much informative ❤❤❤

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thank you!!!

[@Apropoetic]

Since diabetes is so prevalent in America and can have severe impact on the eyes, which I've been experiencing first hand, I was wondering if you could do video about it and specifically diabetic retinopathy. I've been undergoing repeated injections and laser treatment but honestly the condition and prognosis is not something my doctors have been great at explaining.

[@demigaines5644]

Hi And Thank You So Very Much For Sharing This I Experience A lot Of Film That Comes And Goes Eye Itching I Will Definitely Try This To Help improve My Eye Health

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Happy to help! For a lot of people, an unstable tear film often feels like a film that comes and goes. While itching is often a symptom of eye allergies. Hope you can see a doctor about it to have things checked out. Many blessings.

[@demigaines5644]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank You 🙏

[@afropoppette]

A longer answer to your question about whether my eye doctor has ever recommended lutein to me.... never. And usually no other habit or dietary recommendations. Granted, my last visit was before the pandemic (how insane is it that we get to say that to mark eras?). First, I have pretty substantial dry eye and constantly doing eye drops. I'm a glaucoma suspect because my grandpa had it but my dad doesn't. In my teens and 20s, I recall going to optometrists. Then, in my 30s, I started going to an ophthalmologist because my uncle who was an MD recommended it due to having the glaucoma suspect risk. With the ophthalmologist, the appointments were always rushed. Like, taking the time for questions was a strained effort. Granted, the office was stupid busy, and primarily an office that catered to ... more experienced patients. Doc's office tested my tears and definitely unhealthy, but nothing but regular or lubricating eyedrops were recommended. When I would ask about anything pertaining to my dry eye symptoms or "what should I be adding to my diet or avoiding", it was very much "nothing is proven to do this or that". Even talk of carrots and beta carotene felt like a shrug. I'm REALLY glad your channel exists and that you take substantial time to care and share. ❤ The benefits of lutein for my eyes is what I've been looking for. 👀 🤣 The benefits about cortisol and sleep is a major ➕️. Thank you! Keep at it!

[@nonnalovepriceless]

Your so lovely Dr Thankyou 😊

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@sandyjohnson5111]

I get an annual eye exam. About 3 years ago, I got a different ophthalmologist than normal. As I was leaving he said you do not need to take any supplements for your eye health. I, of course ignored him. Rarely do MDs and DOs get any in-depth nutrition training.

[@josecalderin9054]

very interesting about Lutein has to be taken with some form of fat or lipid. If I take a Lutein supplement, can I complement with a fish oil supplement pill (like Omega or Krill Oil) to make the Lutein work? Thank you in advance for your prompt response

[@V1ChickMagnet]

Hey Dr. Allem, I have a trial pair of 2 week contact lenses. I was washing my hands in the face basin and the soap fell and splashed a droplet into my eye while I was wearing the contatcs. WIthin 2 minutes I took them out and rubbed them in solution and put them in solution. Can I continue to use this pair?

[@nahttina]

Hi doc, thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’ve been wondering whether you need to replace sunglasses/whether they lose efficacy with time? Thank you for your time!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Interesting question! but no, the UV protection from sunglasses usually comes from the lens material itself. So it shouldn't need to be replaced. Some eye clinics do have UV meters to test sunglasses - so perhaps you could find a place and have it checked?

[@nahttina]

@@DoctorEyeHealth thank you so much for replying. A dermatologist here on KZbin recommended buying new sunglasses every two years, so that’s where the question came from. Have a nice day!

[@jeanadamsick9854]

HI DOC, GOOD TALK!! I DID HAVE ONE EYE DR. TELL ME TO TAKE LUTEIN & I DO. I WAS INTERESTED IN, YOUR TAKE, SO THANK FOR THE INFO.. Do take care. Fl.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hey thank you! You too! Sounds like your doctor cares about what they do. That's a great thing.

[@TurtleMoonTube]

My mom takes AREDS2 vitamins with 10 mg lutein recommended by Opthomologist.😊

[@robinclark2588]

Would these supplements help in any capacity when you have CRVO?

[@elliep6236]

My drs have never mentioned lutein supplements! Im on xiidra and had terrible dry eye. So i will definitely try supplements.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

There are some publications of Lutien helping with dry eye, not the most evidence but it is out there.

[@ramybali6706]

Hello Mr Joseph, what do you think about the technology behind E-eye please ?

[@user-bk5nj8lg8y]

What is the best time to take.... before bed or morning or afternoon... cheers

[@filmic1]

My OD prescribed me a Lutein supplement. I'm a seventy year old T2 Diabetic. She told me I'm going to need cataract surgery in a year or two. Our pharmacy only has Vitalux Advanced. (AREDS2) 10mg Lutein and 2mg Zeaxanthin/day +Zinc and Copper. Enjoy your eye health blogs. Thank you.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

AREDS2 is more specific for age related macular degeneration but many docs still recommend it for eye health. How long have you taken it?

[@filmic1]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Hi Dr. Allen. I've been taking it for a year now, since my last T2 eye exam. My prescription expired so I still kept on buying it off the shelf at my pharmacy. Last summer. I guess I'm due. My glasses still work.

[@DASKI414]

Hello i have monovision and a very very very bad vision i was blind when i was a kid and i did a surgery i think they put like lenses in my eye and they gave me glasses so that i am able to see do and my glasses is very thick do you know if i can even do any surgery to improve my vision?

[@saylenadominguez2924]

Is it safe to take Lutein at any age? How long can you take lutein for a couple months/years? Thank you! I have a stigmatism in my right eye i heard about Lutein from a colleague from work and started taking them, haven't really noticed a difference.

[@paulw858]

What book are you using in the video? Like the one with the highly detailed diagram of the eye

[@Ltmotley]

Great vid as always! My eye doctor advised me to take Preservision ALREDS2. One capsule has 5 mg of Lutein, but she did not specifically mention Lutein or dietary changes. I used to take two tablets as suggested on the bottle, but now I only take one a day for several reasons. One of which is that I eat healthy foods including broccoli, nuts, spinach and berries almost daily. Thanks for your valuable information on the many health benefits of Lutein. I learn so much from you.

[@TurtleMoonTube]

FYI, there are other brands of AREDS2 vitamins. Walmart has it much cheaper !

[@chaitanyakrishna9466]

@Doctoreyehealth need your guidance and support. I facing severe dry eye problems. I had massage to my eye brows after that the water of eye is coming inside nose , cheeks , mouth. Not understanding what to do I dont have sinus issue but eye hospital people always u have sinus and less dry eyes. When I see screens i feel heaviness under eyes, cheeks, nose. Can you please guide what I do i am from India.i also left job due to dry eyes problem as i need to work on laptop. Can you please guide and help what are the tests i need to under go.

[@charishmask8119]

Dr please make a video about trichiasis caused of blepharitius and how to control it

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Hmm perhaps I can do a short video on it. I do have several videos on blepharitis that may help. Otherwise, trichiasis often returns. Some people try to pluck the lash themselves, otherwise, eye doctors remove them all the time. Some people even have the eyelash follicle burned in the clinic so they stop reoccurring.

[@basketballfan5763]

You would think lutein would be mentioned to me when I lost one eye with an autoimmune disease 5 years ago and I have severe dry eyes with sjogren's disease

[@susanw3263]

I would love to get your take on maqui berry extract for dry eye. I recently read an article stating maqui berry extract can dramatically boost natural tear production.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for asking! I read a few studies on this and they appear to help with tear production - suggesting the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect of the berry helps with tear production and ocular surface healing. However, these were pretty small studies (less than 30 participants). I am not fully aware of the health risks of taking the berry or the clinical significance of eating it fresh vs supplementation but its interesting nonetheless.

[@meowssszzZ]

Is Puritan's Pride a good brand for lutein?

[@juliebrady8583]

Just been told I have MD. No mention of taking anything to help. Wondering if Lutein would slow down progression.

[@user-yy4lw2lr3y]

Is there any point to my taking these supplements when i already have severe damage from detatched retinas and the subsequent surgeries to treat that? I don't know for certain, but I'd think my photoreceptors are practically shot...

[@RogerArm231]

Thanks!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Wow thanks Roger! You are awesome!

[@elliep6236]

One Dr did recommend the DE fish oil, ill have to look & see if Lutein was in those.

[@simonapadureanu5840]

Hi! When I told my eye doctor that I use to take Lutein supplements from time to time, she told me that for young people it's not necessary and that I best eat more often blueberries. So, what do you think about the benefits of blueberries for the eyes?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Blueberries do have a lot of antioxidants and pigments which may be great for the body, but funny enough - beans have as much if not more antioxidant power than blueberries. I have seen no evidence for why they think lutein is only good for older individuals - possibly because of the AREDS studies, but new research on lutein and children show it to be just as beneficial. I do encourage people to eat whole foods first and consider supplements second, in most cases.

[@simonapadureanu5840]

@@DoctorEyeHealth, thank you very much! In fact is hard to know exactly what amount of a certain food will get the results, unlike the supplements which give you the exact dose. Good luck with your work! 😊

[@buddycollier5056]

I am curious why I can ‘see’ pink and greet speckles when I look at a white surface. And why I can see, what I think is, my pulse when I’m looking at a plain surface. If you have talked about these can you please direct me to those videos? My retina specialists and my ophthalmologist do not seem to like talking about these things. Thanks.

[@jpctm7508]

Thank you, Doctor. I have a question: Are there any new research findings on eye floaters? I've tried taking bromelain supplements, and it seems to have reduced my eye floaters!

[@ShortFunnyTales]

I have been drinking fresh from pine apples and earing pine apples for the last 3 months great results! Much less floaters but still not all gone! Will continue eating pine apples

[@oksanaml9279]

​@@ShortFunnyTalesinteresting! I'm going to try it.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I did review some more recent research that included bromelain in this video kzbin.infoOqCjxlY_H-A?si=ubMeFtCh9Nb1IIGo Hope that helps.

[@jpctm7508]

Thank you, Doctor! @@DoctorEyeHealth

[@dassilbelloul]

Can lutien help me to get rid of glasses ( i have severe photophobia/ light sensitivity)

[@kamurancameron9015]

I have a AMD right eye .now I am taking lutein spinach and tablet. Is this cure my right eye AMD? 😮

[@gaston.]

Thanks for sharing..yes, I've notice a calming brain effect with Lutein. I hope that Lutein helped you remember to go back & let the camera man out of the fridge!..

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

hahaha thank you! Yes, it would be rather cold in there. (that was a kind of fun shot to record too)

[@Mijn3023]

Would food work the same as supplementation ?

[@febiaivy4702]

How about Ocuvite with Lutein complete, please let me known c.t

[@WebDesignerAmy]

I'm seeing Bausch + Lomb PreserVision being given out as samples at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston offices. What are you considerations on that brand?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

PreserVision is one of the...most classic eye vitamin supplements. It is technically what was used for the original AREDS studies - where they tested vitamin supplementation on its ability to affect various aging eye diseases (such as cataracts and macular degeneration). I know preserVision has a good lutein quality in it, but the original formula I am weary of because of the high zinc content. It was later found that the amount of zinc in the original Preservision formula is not needed - oftentimes much less if found in more modern formulas. But there still remains a debate over zinc content in the eye care communities. Most doctors will say Preservition is good - but may not be recommended unless someone is diagnosed with at least an intermediate stage of age related macular degeneration. I hope to make more videos on this.

[@number7195]

I have really good eyes and am way over 50. No glasses, have never seen an eye doctor (but subscribe to you here for great knowledge and advice).I was very interested in your "ocular migraine" videos because I've had this sporadically since 4th grade. I notice dehydration plays into my episodes. (and stress). I've been taking spirulina tablets my entire life. I also take the Preservision Arreds formula (with lutein) and eat lots of blueberries and leafy greens. I wash my eyelids every night and also do occasional eye exercises. I have noticed that because of my job, I naturally look very closely at things (on phone or laptop), and then I'm focusing more long distance in all my travels. I think it's important to "stretch" the vision with different focus. Both of my parents needed glasses by age 40, so I know I'm doing the right things!

[@FinnishTomato]

That's great to hear but also a good idea to go to the optometrist for yearly checkups since there are many slow progressing eye diseases that they could potentially catch before it's too late :)

[@kkrolf2782]

@@FinnishTomatoI agree with your statement about the possibility of conditions creeping up on us. There seems to be a number of things the medical field has in its arsenal to delay full-blown vision loss IF a condition is diagnosed early; just far too few things they can do once a condition gets too far advanced.

[@kkrolf2782]

Congrats!! I’ve had to wear glasses since the 3rd grade, and was told I probably needed them even before that. NOW, because of general conditions related to atopic dermatitis, some days my vision wasn’t even helped by them, as I also have had s e v e r e Dry Eye Syndrome / Meibomium Gland Disfunction. THANK HEAVEN ABOVE, I found LIPIFLOW Treatments to help forestall the major corneal scarring which had begun due to my eyes’ lack of oil film !! I urge ANY- and EVERYONE who has experienced even occasional dry eyes, to get evaluated!! Your eye balls may be capable of fantastic vision, but if the covering over them is flawed in ANY way, it WILL impact your life - in THE most horrific of ways!!! Once the meibomium glands atrophy (dry up, close down, seal shut), there’s NO BRINGING THEM BACK!

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Great to hear all of this! Thanks for subscribing and leaving comments - as that does help the channel 🙏🙏 There is some truth to "stretching" the accommodative muscles - they can help improve eye muscle coordination and help delay the onset of presbyopia to a degree (ultimately it still sets in though). For some people, as they age, the pupil gets small and helps improve the range of focus - I wonder if you did get in to see an eye doc, if you would be slightly nearsighted (which would also help explain whey you can still see well up close despite being over 50. ) Either way - Happy to hear you are doing well and yes, I do encourage you to get your eyes checked even if you are doing great and taking care of yourself so well. Cheers.

[@AllthingsFoodieTX]

Bought some yesterday doing the 20 mg will let you know if I see any improvement

[@AllthingsFoodieTX]

Update returned it made my heart not feel normal

[@scorpio-girl687]

No eye dictor has ever recommended Lutein or any supplements. They just keep pushing cataract operations, which is not my choice. Thank you for this informative video.

[@e47kz]

maybe because lutein isn't superpowers, you still need corrective lens lol

[@colinparks619]

Does it help with floaters??

[@violettea5361]

Can I take Lutein all the time non stop or should I take a period off?

[@bobtokarchic494]

Can a Yag laser treatment for floaters cause a retina to tear. Can Laser treatment for floaters damage the back of a cataract lens? I had a floater problem and my doc used a laser to help me with the problem. A few weeks later I experienced a couple huge black dots, followed by an eclipse coming over a third of my eye. the doc led me to believe it was a blood clot and that I lost my right eye. Since then, I learned it was actually a retina tear which was untreated for 9 months as I thought I lost my eye. Now I have 1/3rd light penetration and very blurred vision in the right eye. I watched one of your videos and i thought you said that the laser could damage the lens. I'm hoping that I might regain some sight by replacing the lens. I'm taking eye vitamins with lutein.

[@nadogrl]

My wonderful optometrist, the late Dr. Gerald Easton, recommended lutein supplements to me at my very first appointment in 1997. ❤

[@harishguna4191]

Hi doctor..Which is your personal favourite... systane complete vs refresh optive advance...can you say does systane complete focus on all three layers of tear

[@kkrolf2782]

I’m someone who also has to use eye drops, and, so far, I’ve settled on Retaine MGD, when I’ve spent too long in dry environs, or if it’s been too long since I’ve had a LIPI-FLOW Treatment. If you have to use drops daily, and aren’t in habitually dry conditions, I suggest you, too, check out these treatments. I was SOOO terribly afflicted that I nearly lost my sight. On more than one occasion, I actually tore my cornea due to MGD, and, on one occasion, spent 8 weeks on topical and ingestable antibiotics and steroids (6 of which I was functionally blind!!!) to counter an infection I had because of the condition.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Both are good and I have patients who prefer one or the other, but I personally like Systane Complete - and yes, it is focused on helping stabilize all layers of the tear film. But I still recommend seeing an eye doctor or a dry eye specialist to confirm what type of dry eye you may have and if there is a product they recommend based on their findings. For example, some people who have had LASIK - I will recommend a different product that has more hyluronic acid in it (as studies have shown that to help with post LASIK dry eye)

[@kkrolf2782]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Sadly, one has to live in QUITE a large community to even F I N D an ophthalmologist who deals with Dry Eye Syndrome!! I queried, pleaded, and pestered the F O U R T H ophthalmologist I went to in Tucson to e v e n give me some HOPE of what might help juice my eyes. The person said she was a “Corneal Specialist”, but , come on, people!! … if you have D.E.S., YOUR CORNEAS ARE AFFECTED! From 2 0 1 1 to 2 0 1 8, I’d ask her every year about the Lipi-Flow treatment. Apparently, either from seeing MY improvement (I’d been going to the Twin Cities to get this treatment!), or through her own research, they n o w have the apparatus. Hallelujah!!!

[@reneguay1347]

Can you please tell me wich lens is better all around monofocal or multifocal as I'm getting my surgery in november thank you so much😅

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

You will love my livestream next week!!! We will be going over all lens options in depth!

[@zahraaiza247]

My name is Lovepreet Singh, left eye 4.0 , right eye 3.50 , | I had smile surgery on 13 September. Today, 22 September, after 10 days, my distant vision has been corrected, but everything near is blurry, foggy, Hazy, mobile screen look very..cloudy blurry , sir what is the reason for this?

[@josephruiz8903]

Could you do a video on cone rod dystrophy?

[@rcjward]

I inadvertently bought a bottle of 50 mg lutein supplements. Is there a danger on taking 50 mg? I heard lutein was not advised for smokers. What about for people who are ex-smokers and haven’t smoked in over 30 years?

[@sarapanzarella97]

Great video! I didn't know Lutein could help with photo stress recovery. That has been an issue for me recently - I just got a new bottle of eye stuff with Lutein in it, I had been out for over 2 months, but even before that I didn't take it regularly. But I just got a new bottle last week and have been taking it every day. I really like Nordic Naturals brand - I buy my fish oil directly from their website (one time I got an old bottle from Iherb - gross) and they have a "Blue Light" defense supplement with lutein and zeaxanthin.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Oh I didn't know they have a "blue light" defense supplement, I will check that out. Thanks.

[@elizabethw4519]

My eye doc just talked to me about lutein just the other day.

[@TheRealRomansThirteen]

You ever see those mix IV bags of vitamins parkour people take. I'm thinking about that was some nootropics and eye vitamins.

[@Mr.C0ffee]

Can you please make a video of EndMyopia?

[@Coasterdude02149]

Hi Doctor- here's a very important question.....Lutein is a carotenoid and related to beta-carotene & Vitmain A. Beta-Carotene is dangerous for smokers and former smokers-it insreases the risk of lung cancer. Former smoker here, 18 years off them this past August. Wondering if this is safe for me where I'm a former smoker.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

hey congrats on quitting smoking! Hardest habit to quit. You are correct about beta-carotene supplementation and risk for lung cancer - that is why in the second round of Age Related Eye Disease Studies (AREDS), they dropped beta-carotene and switched over to Lutein and Zeaxanthin - as they have not found any evidence of these carotenoids having the same risk.

[@barrychiarello8493]

@@DoctorEyeHealth I Stop using Lutien because of those concerns a couple years back. I will, now move forward and hope to get my eye health back. New neighbors decide to paint their house "WHITE" I cannot open my drapes or blinds without glare and headaches. Will it help with that?

[@Coasterdude02149]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you for the reply and good news! I'm going to start with Lutein even tho I already eat a lot of leafy greens, red peppers, and broccoli and all that good stuff. Always enjoy your content. And thanks for the congrats. It was difficult but I did it and have never even been tempted to sneak one. Best thing I ever did. Just wish I had never started-filthy habit and all that money wasted for nothing. Cheers!

[@BlackBeltGamers88]

When is the DoctorEyeHealth spinoff cooking channel? Asking for a friend :D My relationship with my eye doctor is a little different than most. The amount of scientific terms, vitamins, minerals I've heard him talk about is much more than any normal commoner would encounter 😅

[@ibnazhussain670]

Doctor how to adjust to new prescription as i am unable to do it. The prescription is correct as i have checked it twice with different doctors but still unable to adjust

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

This can be a challenge. Of course, making sure to wear the glasses full time to help the adjustment - some people only wear for a little bit and then take them off. I have occasionally reduce the powers on someone's glasses to help with adaption - discussing that vision wouldn't be 20/20 perhaps but would be more - functional. Otherwise, perhaps contact lenses or refractive surgery would be more help. Have you discussed any of these options with your provider?

[@ibnazhussain670]

@@DoctorEyeHealth actually in2020 I wore a wrong prescription glasses and also I have astigmatism almost wore for a year and then after 1 year of wearing it I got to know that prescription is incorrect so I wore the correct glasses prescribed by different doctor and from that time onwards I am unable to adjust to my glasses almost I tried to adjust for more than 2 years still unable to adjust. So can you guide me what should I do

[@sharins2265]

Thank you Dr. I have glaucoma.can I correct it ? I eat nuts, but the greens is bloating.

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Glaucoma is a chronic condition and while we have great medications and surgical options for treatment, we currently don't have a "cure" for it. Thankfully, many of the treatments are cost-effective and when managed well, most people never lose eyesight from glaucoma anymore. There are some studies showing that reducing stress from meditation has helped lower eye pressure when used as an adjunct treatment, However, I encourage you to keep taking your medications and follow up with your eye doctor as they recommend. One of the major causes of glaucoma getting worse is because people fail to follow up with their doctor. Hope this helps. Many blessings.

[@sharins2265]

@@DoctorEyeHealth my dr did Lazer and it’s under control thanks. But he never mentioned Lutein . I will try that.🙏❤️

[@rur1279]

Nice

[@iamgoldsales4948]

What about food that thickens the vitreous humor ?

[@oceancat0450]

I have severe astigmatism. I’m far sighted. I can’t see things upclose. I see farther away. I also was born with a severely turned in eye. I had surgery at 4 to fix the muscles in my eyes. Just here recently my sight has gone down hill. I have to wear glasses 24/7. I WISH I could do contacts, i just don’t do well getting them in and out. I want to get LASIKs but due to the symptoms above, I’ve been told it’s not an option for me. Could you explain why LASIK doesn’t work for some??

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Sure. Lasik is best for people who are nearsighted - it can help with farsightedness to a degree but it doesn't have as good of results as for nearsightedness. In addition to this, if someone has amblyopia - from a turned eye, for example. Then Lasik is unlikely to help with this anyway. Another option that does exist, although not everyone may be great candidates for it, and that it may be relatively expensive, would be to consider a refractive lens exchange. (essentially cataract surgery but done before a cataract develops). Many of the new implants for this procedure can correct the high glasses prescription and may even be able to help restore some near vision. Hope this helps! thanks for the great question.

[@oceancat0450]

@@DoctorEyeHealth wow, thank you for responding. I will definitely research refractive lenses. Thanks, again!

[@stevenruvolo499]

question, are there things that deplete our lutein? whether its certain foods, pollutants, meds etc

[@sythreos1519]

Sugar is known to cause this.

[@meeyoch409]

Hello, I’m curious will you review Miebo Eye drops?

[@GenkiDamaSSJ]

He mentioned it at the end of his Accutane video

[@GurnoorSingh-ul6rr]

I always fell like vertigo all the day from a month My says it is due to stress medicine Also I eat strees medicine from a month It doesn't correct So what should I do?? Please help me doctor iam very much confused due to this vertigo I don't see anything due to this properly

[@nellysorokko5665]

What about MSM liquid

[@marymarsh2937]

Would it interfere with thyroid medication?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Thanks for asking - I had never heard of a complication but I did find one report of some eye vitamins and other multivitamins interfering with the effectiveness of thyroid medication. But it was recommend to just take them at least 4 hours apart. I think it would be wise to ask your PCP/or providing doctor if they have an opinion about it. Otherwise there is a good study showing supplementing with lutein helps prevent/treat thyroid related eye disease - www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0014483523001367

[@MrDrqadir]

Most eye doctors have become just eye glass prescribers, you'll enter glass less and out with glasses,they won't tell you more!!! I have too a question please. I have undergone PRK 12 years back for myopia,now my vision has again went down to -2,and have also +1.5,Can I have Lasik now,and is a good option to recover my vision again or not so,please reply.thanks

[@rajpandey780]

Hi doctor 😢😢 Please help me ❤❤ I have blurred my vision of long sight images and I am in 10th standard.and I want to go in defence sector. Please help me .what I can do ??😢😢

[@coolaunt516]

I am recovering from cataract surgery would lutein be helpful?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

I personally think lutein is helpful for everyone, however, it is hard to say it will help the recovery from cataract surgery specifically. But I think it's worthwhile to ask your eye doctor about their thoughts on lutein at your next evaluation.

[@coolaunt516]

@@DoctorEyeHealth Follow up: I went for an exam today and my doctor said that it wouldn't hurt to take it and then repeated everything you said in your video. She also said to use eye drops twice a day since dry eyes are not unusual after this type of surgery. My incisions are all healed with no complications which is a relief.

[@mayn7115]

What about astaxanthin, dr?

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Fantastic question! I hope to do a video on that sometime soon

[@selimcanada]

Vitreus dejenere to heal supplements ? Pls

[@DoctorEyeHealth]

Did you see this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2e7dmR4gZ2MsM0si=JIEKZV3TSwL8p8qX

[@AliRazaIAS]

Can we take lutein alongside Omega 3 supplementations?

[@danparden8103]

Yes