Improving eyesight
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Good evening Peatbros,
I'm blind as a bat and want to improve my eyesight as much as I can through holistic and natural methods, preferably no drugs. I'm planning on getting surgery in a few years but if this works out there will be no need. Thanks
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@consvmmatvm_est myopia is caused due to lack of sunlight to the retina: https://www.wired.com/story/taiwan-epicenter-of-world-myopia-epidemic/
It's been proven now. That's why redlight therapy works. My protocol rec is everyday spend about 15 minutes in the bright daylight without glasses, letting your eyes absorb as much full spectral light as possible. Doing basic eye tests, adjustments. You'll immediately see huge improvements definitely. -
@keshin Will do, thanks again
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At the age of fifteen I had grown tired of wearing glasses and thought that putting contacts in my eyes would be an embarrassment. I decided to use neither. Every eye appointment since I've made that decision has had the same results, improved eyesight each time. I spend plenty of time in the sun and walk two miles outdoors everyday. I do not understand how my eyes have gotten better, nor have doctors. All I know is that what I did worked for me and maybe it could work for you too.
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I have to second other comments here. Spend time outdoors. Stare at the sun as much as possible. If you read a lot, then you need to stare at long-distances. Look at mountains far away. This is why asians are near-sighted. They cannot look at nature as they have to focus on the masses that deluges them. You also need to relax the eye muscles when you read. Do not cramp the muscles like a got damn retard.
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3 months ago I renewed my driver's license. Took the eyesight test and for the first time the restriction on needing glasses to drive was removed.
It was a nice surprise, to say the least. Though I shouldn't be. As I had stopped wearing bifocals 3 months into becoming having difficulty reading small text (farsighted) while already being nearsighted, wearing glasses since high school.
It helped that my nearsightedness wasn't so bad, with my left eye at 75 and my right eye at 150, and I would only wear the glasses while driving all those years. Since I wasn't wearing glasses regularly, I may kept my eyesight from getting worse. Plus, it helped that I would do some eye exercises from time to time over those years.
But the key to improving my eyesight, I believe, rested on two things I did. The first was to ban as much as as possible the intake of PUFAs. The second was to eat beef liver for its retinol, once a week.
I didn't expect to improve my eyesight doing these. But slowly, over a period of 5 years, my eyesight improved. I thought my eyes were merely comoensating, as truth be told, I did not get the perfect 20/20 vision.
But when my driver's license was rid of the restriction of requiring me to wear glasses, it became official. I did a search of all of Peat's newsletters and articles and books, using an Android app called DocSearch+, and came to the conclusion that vitamin A, in the form of retinol (and not beta-carotene), together with an abundance of CO2 from a healthy mitochondrial metabolism based on sugar, was what made my eyesight work so well.
If I look at my eyes now, the transparency and the reflection off it is unlike what I see in others' eyes.
This is my testimony, and I am thankful for Ray Peat for providing the base for my eyesight improvement. I think this merely the tip of the iceberg, as the eyes are a good proxy for our general health. Many people in their lifetime can't avoid the most popular surgery, involving the cataract, and this, according to Ray, is the result of poor metabolism and its downstream effects.
Which is why, as a former member of RPF, I am disappointed at the direction of charlie in discrediting vitamin A, especially retinol. And also why I feel dismissive and sad for those who junk the traditional diet that is rich in carbs and embrace the carnivore, or ketogenic, or low-carb diet, together with intermittent fasting. Many so-called Peaters also, for not having the patience to read enough of RP's works, in order to connect the dots from the body of work he produced over his lifetime.
People would rather read a short article of Joe Mercola or Dr. Axe, like my siblings, and think it is not as exhaustive as connecting the dots oneself. They are mistaken as they are as easily swayed by the direction the wind blows from the many opinions out there in the net- blogs, vlogs, podcasts and all. They will never get the right foundation, by skipping the basics, which have already been sown by Ray. They just go from one guru to another, from one fad to another, and use up their energy in a mindless way. In the process burdening themselves with layers of beliefs that lack any coherence. Truly wasting away their energy that would be better spent in more productive pursuits.
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@consvmmatvm_est
Sunlight, ADEK, and B vitamins; thyroid levels in check, avoiding PUFAs...More about it https://raypeat.com/articles/articles/aging-eyes.shtml
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Improving eyesight involves a combination of good eye care practices, lifestyle adjustments, and in some cases, medical interventions. Here are several effective ways to help maintain or improve your vision:
1. Regular Eye Exams
Scheduling regular eye exams with an optometrist or ophthalmologist is crucial, even if you don't have any obvious vision problems. These exams can detect early signs of conditions that may impair eyesight, like glaucoma or cataracts, before they become more serious.
2. Proper Nutrition
Eating a balanced diet is vital for eye health. Nutrients that are particularly important for eyesight include:
Vitamin A: Found in carrots, sweet potatoes, and green leafy vegetables. It is crucial for maintaining night vision.
Vitamin
Available in citrus fruits, strawberries, and bell peppers, helps prevent macular degeneration and cataracts.
Vitamin E: Found in nuts and seeds, it protects the eyes from free radical damage.
Zinc: Present in meat, shellfish, and legumes, it helps produce melanin, which protects the eye.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Found in fish like salmon and sardines, these support retinal health and may prevent dry eyes.3. Adequate Lighting
Ensure that you have good lighting when reading or doing work that requires visual precision to prevent eye strain.
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But if you want to buy a new one, I'm gonna mention my own suggestion, that is:
By the way, you can also buy it directly from Amazon.
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