Modern life means a fast pace, constant exposure to screens, junk food, and danger from the sun. They all pose hazards to the eye. What causes harm? Can something as ubiquitous as fluorescent and LED lights damage the eyes? Stressors add up, causing fatigue and reducing the flow of energy in the body (Chi - according to Traditional Chinese Medicine). Hunching over our phones and computers causes muscular tension in our shoulders, neck, and back. Poor diet, lack of essential nutrients, and chronic inflammation just fan the flames of eye disease. Watch out for cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and other diseases.
What can you do? Listen to this episode and find out!
Mentioned in this episode: The Vision Diet
Dr. Marc Grossman is a Holistic Optometrist and Acupuncturist. Check out https://www.naturaleyecare.com/ to find the supplements described in this episode, as well as a wealth of vision knowledge.