My eyes are not brown, or blue for that matter.

I just thought it was a catchy title.  Remember the song by Crystal Gayle?  Barely into this blog and already I digress.

The point is to talk about eye health.  I recently heard a brief presentation by an Optometrist discussing the damaging effects of blue light on our eyes.  According to the American Optometric Association these can include digital eye strain and macular degeneration.   The greatest source of this light comes from the sun, but that's not the only culprit.  Computers, cell phones, fluorescent bulbs, etc. can all have a negative impact on eye health.

So what can we do to protect our brown or blue or green eyes?

The Optometrist recommended some common sense things like regular eye exams and wearing proper sunglasses while outside.  But I also learned a few other things I didn't realize as well.  Did you know you can get protective screens for your computer that help to block out the blue light?  Or that you shouldn't watch television in a dark room?  Have you heard of the 20-20-20 rule?  If you have a lot of screen time during the day, every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

A diet rich in Lutein and Zeaxanthin may also help protect your eyes.

These powerful antioxidants are actually found in the lens, retina, and macula of the eye.  According to WebMD, doctors believe including foods rich in these nutrients (think dark green leafy or other green or yellow foods) play a key role in overall eye health.

Young Living also carries a couple supplements rich in these nutrients.  Our Ningxia Red and IlluminEyes may help support optimal eye health.  Both of these products are made from the wolfberry, known for it's antioxidant properties as well as containing high amounts of both Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

Listen to Dr. Michael Buch, Chief Science Officer as he explains the value of IlluminEyes.

I have added this supplement to my health routine everyday.  I can honestly say, I feel better knowing I am taking proactive steps to keep my GREEN eyes healthy for years to come.

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