Eyesight improvement - Learn the Secrets on how to improve eyesight with herbs, vitamins, and natural supplements by Ray Sahelian, M.D. - Discover the benefits of a revolutionary eyesight improving product called Eyesight Rx.

Improving eyesight naturally with vitamins and herbs
Do you remember how crisp, sharp, and beautiful scenery and objects looked years ago? Do you now find that some of the enchantment from looking has faded? As we age, our eyesight weakens. This is due to a number of factors, including in part to degeneration of nerve cells in the eyes. A castle in Europe, a swan floating on a still pond, a delicate daisy, or rugged mountain scenery may not impress us as much. We lose our ability to notice fine details and differentiate subtle shades of colors. Has this enchantment disappeared forever, or are there ways to return the visual magic that life offers? Can certain eyesight problems, such as age related visual decline, be reversed or improved? In many people, they can. After years of supervising patients who take eyesight pills and trying various herbs and nutrients myself, I am now aware of many that have a positive effect on eyesight. Unfortunately, very little research has been published regarding the influence of various nutrients on the visual system. Hence, much of the information in this page is anecdotal, based on my professional and personal experience. Discuss with your health care provider before you make any changes in your supplement regimen. Supplements are not likely to be very helpful in serious and advanced eye disorders, but they play a an important role in mild to moderate cases of visual decline that occurs normally with the aging process.

 Improve Eyesight Naturally - Vitamins for Eyesight
I am glad to report that the proper use of many nutrients can help restore, at least partially, the magic of seeing that you may have long forgotten existed. After you try some of these eyesight supplements, you may even take an eyesight test on a Snellen chart to see if your vision is better. If you have a severe eye disorder or damage to they eyes, these nutrients may not work for you. These natural supplements are mostly geared for those who have age related decline in eyesight acuity or other minor eyesight problems. For instance, if you have a completely opaque cataract, no amount of supplements will help you. Surgery may be your best option..

Eyesight Rx with vitamin and herbal extracts
Supports Healthy Eyesight improvement
Developed by Ray Sahelian, M.D.

Unlike some eyesight products that provide vitamins and herbs for long term healthy eyesight support, and prevention of visual impairment, but don't seem to have much of an immediate effect on visual acuity, Eyesight Rx was formulated to provide visual support and prevention, along with a noticeable eyesight improvement within days of use. While some people notice the benefits within a day or two, others may require up to a month to notice the visual enhancement. For better vision, we also suggest eating more cold water fish or for taking one to three fish oil capsules a day.

Reports from Eyesight Rx users indicate clarity of vision, colors being brighter, better focus, and overall improvement in close and distance vision. Along with the visual effects, many people notice being more mentally alert. What makes this formula unique is that the tablet can be melted under the tongue for a quick absorption of the nutrients into the bloodstream, thus bypassing the gastric and intestinal interference. A minute or two later the remains that have not dissolved can be swallowed.
Eyesight Rx Supplement Facts:
 Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) is a vitamin for eyesight health
Citrus bioflavonoids with eriocitrin, hesperidin, flavonols, flavones, flavonoids, naringenin, and quercetin.
Mixed carotenoids with astaxanthin, beta carotene, cryptoxanthin, Lutein, Lycopene,  and Zeaxanthin.
 Bilberry extract (Vaccinium myrtillus) contains anthocyanins which protect the retina.
 Eyebright extract (Euphrasia officianales)
Jujube extract (Zizyphus jujube)
 Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo biloba)
Suma extract (Pfaffia paniculata)
Mucuna pruriens extract (Cowhage)
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Lycium berry extract (Lycium Barbarum) also known as Goji Berry
Sarsaparila (Sarsaparilla Smilax)
 Alpha Lipoic Acid is a powerful antioxidant that enhances glucose use in brain and eye cells.

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Can Eyesight Rx be taken the same day as fish oils?
Yes. Since fish oils are important in the health of the retina, and Eyesight Rx does not supply them, you can take one or two fish oil softgels the same day as Eyesight Rx.

Supplements that Support Healthy Eyesight
The lens, retina, macula, and other parts of the eye involved in eyesight can be protected with the proper intake of antioxidants. Almost all the antioxidants likely have a positive influence on eye health, including vitamin C, Vitamin E, and alpha lipoic acid. If you always wanted to know how to improve eyesight, read on.

Substances in fruits and vegetables that help improve eyesight
The two major categories are carotenoids and polyphenols.

Carotenoids are found in fruits and vegetables. Of the many carotenoids circulating in human bloodstream, only lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene are accumulated to any significant degree throughout the tissues of the eye. Good eyesight depends on more that just eating carrots since carrots mostly contain beta carotene.
   Lutein is a carotenoid which has become popular as a dietary supplement either by itself, or combined with zeaxanthin.
   Zeaxanthin and lutein play an important role in protecting eye tissue in the macula from damage by free radicals. Corn, eggs, green leafy vegetables, peppers, red grapes and pumpkins are some of the foods rich in lutein and zeazanthin.

Polyphenols are a group of compounds that include Anthocyanins and Flavonoids. They are found in many fruits and vegetables, and in many herbs, including bilberry, eyebright, and ginkgo. A high amount of anthocyanins is found in berries. A common flavonoid is quercetin.

Herbs that Improve Eyesight
There are probably countless herbs with compounds that have an influence on vision. The following is a list of supplements that improve eyesight. You are likely to notice the effects the very day you take them, and sometimes even within an hour or two. Generally, the higher the dose, the more obvious the visual improvement; but the risk for side effects would also increase as the dosage is increased.
     The mechanism of action of these supplements can involve several pathways, such as raising levels of brain chemicals, improving circulation to the eye, or altering the fatty acid composition of rods, cones, and brain cells. I often find that visual changes are not as apparent when one is in broad sunlight. Going indoors—for instance in a shopping mall—can help one become more aware of the visual enhancement. Late afternoon, early evening, and cloudy days, are also good times to notice the visual changes. Herbs that improve vision include bilberry, eyebright, goji berry, and ginkgo biloba.

Additional Supplements that Support Healthy Eyesight
There are many substances that have an influence on eyesight. I will mention a few here. These are not meant to be taken all at once. It is best to learn how each one works for you by itself for a few days. If you do combine them, use smaller amounts. Remember, supplements have side effects, too, and the side effects, just as pharmaceutical drugs, are dose dependant.

Fish Oils—Just like the rest of the cells in the brain, the cells of the retina — the rods and the cones — contain long-chained fatty acids. The most prominent of these fatty acids in the eye is an omega-3 fatty acid called DHA. In my experience, I have found that the omega-3 oils, generally found in fish and flaxseed, enhance visual perception. I notice improved color perception and depth of vision, enhanced night and distance vision, and overall enhancement in visual awareness after several days of taking flaxseed oil or fish oil capsules. In order to notice quicker results, i.e, within two or three days, the dosages need to be significant. For instance, most people need to take several grams of a combination EPA/DHA fish oil supplement or a tablespoon or two of flaxseed oil. Once you notice an improvement, you can reduce your dosage of fish oils to one or two grams a day, or a teaspoon of flaxseed oil. Alternatively, be patient and take smaller amounts. I often prefer using lower amounts and avoiding potential side effects of supplements when they are used in high dosages.

Acetyl-l-carnitine is an antioxidant involved in energy utilization within cells. A dose of 200 to 500 mg in the morning before breakfast works within two to three hours to induce a pleasant visual and mental clarity.

Pantothenic Acid is one of the B vitamins. A dose of 100 to 500 mg taken in the morning improves clarity of vision, usually noticeable in the late afternoon and continuing until bedtime. As with many nutrients that cause alertness, high dosages, even when taken in the morning, can interfere with nighttime sleep. Pantethene, the coenzymated form of pantothenic acid, produces similar visual improvement on a much lower dosage of 25 to 50 mg.

NADH—In August of 1998, I took a trip to Alaska. During my three-week sojourn in this beautiful state, I had the opportunity to try some of the nutrients I had brought along. On my second day of the trip, I was in a van with a group driving down from Anchorage to Homer. All around me were majestic snowcapped peaks and lush, green meadows dotted with spruce trees. The day was overcast and windy as we pulled up to a scenic point. The wind was creating small ripples over the dark blue waters of the Cook Inlet. I had taken 5 mg of NADH, the coenzyme form of the B vitamin niacin, before breakfast and now, two hours later, the effects were becoming apparent. Not only did I have a pleasant sense of well-being, but also the beauty of this Alaskan scenery was coming to life. I realized at that moment how fortunate we are to have access to many natural supplements that not only improve health, but also enhance our appreciation of life and the natural beauty of this planet. I became even more encouraged to continue my quest to learn as much as I could about nutrients that improve quality of life and to share this knowledge with the public.
     I'm not sure exactly how NADH enhances vision. It likely has to do with raising levels of the brain chemical dopamine since, in my experience, dopamine-enhancing nutrients and medicines improve visual perception. Any supplement or drug that enhances dopamine levels can improve vision, at least temporarily.

CDP-Choline enhances acetylcholine production, but may also influence dopamine levels. The visual clarity is apparent within a few hours after taking 250 or 500 mg.

TMG, DMG, DMAE, and SAM-e are methyl donors that have similar effects of sharpening vision, most likely due to an increase in levels of brain chemicals. DMG is available in sublingual form and the visual effects are apparent within an hour of melting a pill under the tongue.

Pregnenolone is an interesting hormone that not only improves vision, but also enhances awareness. By this, I mean you become more aware of your environment. Scenery, works of art, patterns on clothing, plants, and architecture that you might normally overlook suddenly become eye-catching. I notice the effects within a few hours of taking a dose of 10 mg. However, it takes several days of supplementing with pregnenolone at a smaller dosage to notice the visual effects. Colors become brighter and clearer, and shapes and patterns are more obvious. Reports from patients indicate that about a third notice these dramatic effects. Barbara, a television producer from Orange County, California, relates an interesting response: "I took 10 mg of pregnenolone in the morning for three days and didn't feel much. On the fourth day, while waiting at a traffic light, I noticed how beautiful the red color looked. The light turned green and I kept looking at it in amazement. I had never seen a traffic light look so beautiful. I had to move soon, though, because cars behind me started honking. I arrived at the shopping mall and now realized the beauty of the planted flowers. I kept staring at them for a long time." Ted, a physician from San Diego, says, "I had stopped at a gas station to fill up the tank when I noticed an American flag by the pump. I had never seen red and blue colors that intense. It came to mind that I had taken pregnenolone for the first time that morning. I will always remember that flag at the gas station."
   The improved visual appreciation can lead some individuals to a dramatic appreciation of art. But don't take a high dose of pregnenolone and visit an art gallery or antique store carrying a credit card. I did once and ended up purchasing antiques on the spur of the moment, a few more than I really needed. They looked so beautiful!
   The visual effects from pregnenolone can last from a few hours to all day. Unfortunately, pregnenolone has a down side. High doses can lead to side effects, including overstimulation, irritability, headaches and acne; and very high doses, such as 20 mg or more, can cause heart palpitations in susceptible individuals prone to heart irregularities. Sensitive individuals can notice skipped beats on as low a dose as 5 mg. Until more is known about pregnenolone's long-term health effects, I only recommend its use as hormone replacement therapy in low dosages, such as 1 to 3 mg. Ten mg can be taken occasionally, such as once or twice a month, by healthy individuals who have no major medical problems. If you don’t notice an effect from taking the oral pills, try the sublingual (under the tongue) form.

Eyesight and Diet
Most everything that you do to improve your overall health will, in the long run, influence the health of your eyesight. For optimal eyesight improvement, I recommend you include a variety of whole foods in your diet, lots of cold water fish such as salmon, halibut, sardines, and take antioxidants. Fish eggs, such as caviar or salmon roe, are also helpful.

Improve eyesight and antioxidants
At this point, we don't know exactly what amounts and combinations of antioxidants will ensure optimal protection. However I have provided some suggestions above and below.

Eyesight and stress
Regular yoga practice improves eyesight and helps you see clearer and sharper. I'm not sure why, but it works! I've experienced it. Perhaps it partly has to do with improved nerve function or relaxation of eye muscles, or just a lowering of overall stress. Exercise can help you relax and improve your sleeping patterns which can help with eyesight.
   Also, if you spend many hours in front of a computer, try to take frequent breaks.

Eyesight and sun
Protect your eyes by wearing a wide brim hat when you are in bright sunlight and use UV filtering glasses.

Auditory Enhancers
Formal research regarding the field of hearing improvement from the use of supplements is practically nonexistent; and my experience with nutrients that improve hearing is limited compared to my experience with those that improve vision. My eyesight is normally 20/30 with a slight astigmatism. Hence, I can appreciate even subtle changes in vision that some nutrients provide. However, my hearing is excellent, and it is difficult for me to notice subtle improvements. However, there are certain nutrients that I am quite certain have a definite influence on hearing. These include pregnenolone, NADH, and pantothenic acid.

I first became aware of pregnenolone's effect on auditory appreciation while driving back to Los Angeles from a medical conference in Palm Springs, California. It was early evening, and I was changing the stations on the car radio when I realized that just about every song was pleasant, whether it was classical, jazz, rock, Gaelic, or country. That morning I had taken 20 mg of the hormone. I hadn't enjoyed listening to music that much since my teenage years. I have since noticed this auditory enhancement on multiple occasions.

The first time I noticed the effects of NADH on hearing was while dining at a Peruvian restaurant. They were playing Andean flute music in the background at a very low volume. I sat there mesmerized, in full appreciation of the gentle flute notes, while the three friends at the table could hardly hear, let alone appreciate the melody. My dose that morning was 5 mg.

Additional nutrients that can potentially enhance auditory appreciation include pantothenic acid, the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine, the methyl donors, and some of the adaptogenic herbs such as ginseng. I am quite certain we will eventually discover many other supplements that improve hearing.

Summary on how to improve eyesight
The use of supplements to improve eyesight and hearing is a relatively new concept in medicine. We are living in exciting times; it has only been in the last few years that we have had so many nutritional options available to us. It’s comforting to know that we don’t have to succumb to the ravages of time. We can see more sharply and hear more clearly by intelligently using nutrients and herbs.

However, I must add that not everyone notices visual effects from taking nutrients. The young who already have excellent vision may not notice the subtle improvements that occur. The elderly, particularly those who have advanced cataracts or damaged retinas may also not respond. People also differ depending upon how in tune they are with their senses. Some individuals can perceive very subtle changes, while others require massive dosages before they realize something different is happening. I have one 30-year-old male patient who hardly ever notices any effects from supplements no matter what he takes. Another patient, a 44-year-old woman has excellent perception skills. For instance, she will notice a visual effect from 2 mg of pregnenolone. I, too, am very sensitive to subtle changes. Over my many years of taking different supplements in varying dosages, I have developed the skill of observing minute changes that occur in mood, energy, alertness, and vision. This quality has helped in my evaluation of nutrients.

How to Improve Eyesight Research Update
An ideal ocular nutritional supplement?
Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2004 Jul;24(4):339-49.
The role of nutritional supplementation in prevention of onset or progression of eyesight disease is of interest to health care professionals and patients. The aim of this review is to identify those antioxidants most appropriate for inclusion in an ideal eyesight nutritional supplement, suitable for those with a family history of glaucoma, cataract, or age-related macular disease, or lifestyle factors predisposing onset of these conditions, such as smoking, poor nutritional status, or high levels of sunlight exposure. It would also be suitable for those with early stages of age-related ocular disease. Literature searches were carried out on Web of Science and PubMed for articles relating to the use of nutrients in ocular disease. Those highlighted for possible inclusion were vitamins A, B, C and E, carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, minerals selenium and zinc, and the herb, Ginkgo biloba. Conflicting evidence is presented for vitamins A and E in prevention of ocular disease; these vitamins have roles in the production of rhodopsin and prevention of lipid peroxidation respectively. B vitamins have been linked with a reduced risk of cataract and studies have provided evidence supporting a protective role of vitamin C in cataract prevention. Beta-carotene is active in the prevention of free radical formation, but has been linked with an increased risk of lung cancer in smokers. Improvements in visual function in patients with age-related macular disease have been noted with lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation. Selenium has been linked with a reduced risk of cataract and activates the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase, protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage while zinc, although an essential component of antioxidant enzymes, has been highlighted for risk of adverse effects. As well as reducing platelet aggregation and increasing vasodilation, Gingko biloba has been linked with improvements in pre-existing field damage in some patients with normal tension glaucoma. We advocate that vitamins C and E, and lutein / zeaxanthin should be included in our theoretically ideal eyesight nutritional supplement.

A gene basic to the development of the eye may also hold the key to myopia and eyesight. Findings reinforce the still-debated idea that some children are born susceptible to being nearsighted, and that too much reading or close work can encourage its development. The gene, called PAX6, may be involved in the growth of the eye, the researchers at St. Thomas' Hospital in London said. Myopia, also called nearsightedness or shortsightedness, is caused when the eyeball grows too long. "It may well be that too much close work may be bad for eyesight, particularly if you have a susceptibility," said Dr. Chris Hammond, who helped lead the study. "We know ... that what makes one person shortsighted and another person longsighted is a genetic difference between them rather than any difference in environment. But we also know environmental effects are powerful and close work is the culprit."

Antioxidants and Eyesight -- The January, 2003 issue of the medical journal Ophthalmology reports that antioxidants are helpful in improving eyesight in those with macular degeneration. The macula is a small area of the retina that has the sharpest vision. With age, the macula degenerates leading to poor eyesight. Thirty patients with early macular degeneration were divided into two groups, antioxidant group (A) and no treatment group (NT). Patients in the A group were given lutein, 15 mg; vitamin E, 20 mg; and nicotinamide, 18 mg, daily for 180 days, whereas NT patients had no dietary supplementation during the same period. In all patients and normal subjects, retinal assessment was performed at the start of the study and after 180 days. When evaluated at 180 days, the macula had improved in those taking the antioxidants while the NT group did not have any changes. The results suggest that increasing the level of retinal antioxidants influences macular function early in the disease process, as well as in normal aging.
      Dr. Sahelian says: There are so many antioxidants to choose from for enhanced eyesight that it is difficult to recommend a specific combination that would apply to everyone. Supplements of lutein, vitamins C and E, and lipoic acid should be on the top of the list for eyesight improvement, along with, of course, plenty of organic fruits and vegetables.

An ideal ocular nutritional supplement?*.
Ophthalmic Physiol Opt. 2004 Jul;24(4):339-49.
Abstract The role of nutritional supplementation in prevention of onset or progression of ocular disease is of interest to health care professionals and patients. The aim of this review is to identify those antioxidants most appropriate for inclusion in an ideal ocular nutritional supplement, suitable for those with a family history of glaucoma, cataract, or age-related macular disease, or lifestyle factors predisposing onset of these conditions, such as smoking, poor nutritional status, or high levels of sunlight exposure. It would also be suitable for those with early stages of age-related ocular disease. Literature searches were carried out on Web of Science and PubMed for articles relating to the use of nutrients in ocular disease. Those highlighted for possible inclusion were vitamins A, B, C and E, carotenoids beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, minerals selenium and zinc, and the herb, Ginkgo biloba. Conflicting evidence is presented for vitamins A and E in prevention of ocular disease; these vitamins have roles in the production of rhodopsin and prevention of lipid peroxidation respectively. B vitamins have been linked with a reduced risk of cataract and studies have provided evidence supporting a protective role of vitamin C in cataract prevention. Beta-carotene is active in the prevention of free radical formation, but has been linked with an increased risk of lung cancer in smokers. Improvements in visual function in patients with age-related macular disease have been noted with lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation. Selenium has been linked with a reduced risk of cataract and activates the antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase, protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage while zinc, although an essential component of antioxidant enzymes, has been highlighted for risk of adverse effects. As well as reducing platelet aggregation and increasing vasodilation, Gingko biloba has been linked with improvements in pre-existing field damage in some patients with normal tension glaucoma. We advocate that vitamins C and E, and lutein/zeaxanthin should be included in our theoretically ideal ocular nutritional supplement.

Chemistry, distribution, and metabolism of tomato carotenoids and their impact on human health and eyesight.
Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2002 Nov;227(10):845-51.
Recent epidemiological studies have suggested that the consumption of tomatoes and tomato-based food products reduce the risk of prostate cancer in humans. This protective effect has been attributed to carotenoids, which are one of the major classes of phytochemicals in this fruit. The most abundant carotenoid in tomato is lycopene, followed by phytoene, phytofluene, zeta-carotene, gamma-carotene, beta-carotene, neurosporene, and lutein. Detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of human serum, milk, and organs, particularly prostate, have revealed the presence of all the aforementioned carotenoids in biologically significant concentrations. Two oxidative metabolites of lycopene, 2,6-cyclolycopene-1,5-diols A and B, which are only present in tomatoes in extremely low concentrations, have been isolated and identified in human serum, milk, organs (liver, lung, breast, liver, prostate, colon) and skin. Carotenoids may also play an important role in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and other blinding disorders. Among 25 dietary carotenoids and nine metabolites routinely found in human serum, mainly (3R,3'R,6'R)-lutein, (3R,3'R)-zeaxanthin, lycopene, and their metabolites were detected in ocular tissues. In this review we identified and quantified the complete spectrum of carotenoids from pooled human retinal pigment epithelium, ciliary body, iris, lens, and in the uveal tract and in other tissues of the human eye to gain a better insight into the metabolic pathways of ocular carotenoids. Although (3R,3'R,6'R)-lutein, (3R,3'R)-zeaxanthin, and their metabolites constitute the major carotenoids in human ocular tissues, lycopene and a wide range of dietary carotenoids have been detected in high concentrations in ciliary body and retinal pigment epithelium. The possible role of lycopene and other dietary carotenoids in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration, eyesight, and other eye diseases is discussed.

Ginkgo Biloba Improves Blood Flow to the Eyes ... and better Eyesight
 Individuals with diabetes mellitus have problems with circulation and increased clotting tendencies, particularly in small blood vessels. This can sometimes lead to poor eyesight due to small clots that form in the retina of the eye. In a recent study done in Taiwan, ginkgo biloba was given to type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with poor eyesight and eye problems (retinopathy). After taking ginkgo biloba orally for 3 months, the tendency for blood to clot was significantly reduced, red blood cells became more flexible, and blood flow to the retina of the eye was increased. When red blood cells become more flexible, they are able to squeeze through and maneuver easier through tiny blood vessels called capillaries and thus bring more oxygen to tissues and cells.
     My comments: It's difficult to know how much ginkgo biloba to take for better eyesight, but it appears that 40 mg daily is a good option. If you are taking aspirin or other blood thinners, consult with your doctor to make sure you are not thinning your blood too much. Ginkgo biloba is best taken in the morning or midday. Sometimes it can cause shallow sleep if taken late in the evening.

Vinpocetine is an herbal extract that improves blood circulation to the brain. A dose of 5 to 10 mg often leads to visual clarity within a few hours.

Eyesight emails
Q. Have you heard of any supplements (or Rx meds that improve eyesight, particularly myopia?
   A. We are not aware of any supplements that cure myopia but some nutrients such as fish oils, carotenoids, flavonoids, ginkgo, can help improve eyesight. See Eyesight Rx.

Q. Dr. Ray Sahelian, I would like to thank you for the Eyesight rx vision support. It is a real formula with real results. I felt the difference after the forth day. What you mentioned about this formula is absolutly right and it works. I am sure that other formulas for vision improvement can't beat or come near to your formula. Good work.

Q. Thanks for all your great products.  I have been taking Eyesight RX and Mind Power RX for a couple of months now.  I love that it actually motivates me.  I actually want to do more things than prior to taking it.  My question is: Are you going to sell Eyesight RX in a larger quantity than the 5 tabs in the package?  I am buying it in the package now, but it would be more cost efficient and convenient for me to get it in, say, 30 tabs to a bottle.  Any chance of this in the future?  Thanks again, I love your products!

Q. I wanted to thank you for developing Eyesight Rx. After about the third package, I did start to notice, especially at night, that colours seemed brighter, as do headlights on autos. I don't know if this is what these pills are supposed to do or if some people have experienced , say, sharper focus. I have astigmatism, in my right eye, (lazy eye), and thus cannot (nor I expect can you) say whether improved focus should result. When I went for an eye exam a while back, I was told that I had the beginnings of cataracts. We have many Traditional Chinese Medicine doctors and practitioners in our city, and one prescribed "Shihu Yeguang Wan" for me. I don't know if you have heard of this, or whether you have any experience with this.
   A. Thank you for the feedback. We have not heard of this product, but we do respect the knowledge Chinese doctors and formulators have gathered over the years. We're really glad Eyesight Rx helped you.

Q. I was diagnosed in 1996 with keratoconus (bilateral). I had a corneal transplant in my left eye in 1998. My vision improved to 20/60 with corrective lenses. However it was very difficult and at times impossible to read small, medium, and at times large print. Driving at night was out of the question for me. After taking eyesight Rx I am able to read and respond to my email with less strain than before; as I can now see the monitor and the letters on the key board much clearer. Colors are brighter and lively. I can honestly say my vision has improved and so has my life as a result of taking Eyesight Rx. I noticed the results within the first hour after melting a tablet of Eyesight Rx under my tongue. CJ, age 26, Bakersfield, CA

A. In case you are interested in feedback on Eyesight Rx, I will tell you my experience so far. The first day I took 2/3 of a tablet and didn't see much of a change but that night I was quite restless. The next day I eliminated the sudafed for sinus and the coffee and I took 2/3 of a pill and I slept fine but not much change. The third day I took 1/2 a pill and started to notice subtle changes in clarity and definition and clearer night vision. I have not had trouble sleeping since the first time but I noticed more of an appetite but no weight change. I have taken 1/2 a pill for 2 more days and see subtle improvements daily like more definition in grass and trees and colors a little brighter.
   I have a condition that is not correctable (congenital nystagmus) so any improvement is welcome. Also I take fish oil pills (as you recommended in your book) and multi-vitamin, eye vitamins with antioxidants (recommended by my eye doctor). I am very careful and will continue to use only 1/2 a pill a day and take Sunday off. Thanks I hope this was helpful,

Q. It's strange, but Eyesight Rx, for me, is a hangover cure. Within minutes of taking it in the morning after a night of drinking, I feel more alert and it seems to cure my hangover.

Q. I recently began reading "Mind Boosting Secrets" and have already taken some of Dr. Sahelian's  advice with regard to flax oil and vitamin supplements. I'm pleasantly surprised with the degree to which my memory and mood has improved. Thank you for the good advice! I have a concern regarding Eyesight Rx. I've worn eyeglasses for years and couldn't possibly work, function or drive without them. In one eye I have an astigmatism. If I take Eyesight Rx and experience gradual improvement, I'm concerned my current prescription will no longer be appropriate and I'd be unable to function without constantly changing my prescription until the aggregate improvement allowed me to live without glasses.
   A. You ask a good question. One option is to take a small amount or Eyesight Rx, such as 1/2 of a tablet, and just enhance vision enough where you are maximizing your eyesight with the glasses, but not enough to have to change to a new pair. Or you can buy a new set with a diopter less.

Nearsightedness also called myopia
Presbyopia
Farsightedness is also called presbyopia
Strabismus
Myopia is also called nearshightedness
Carnosine
Can Eyesight Rx provide a Hangover Cure ? Improve visual acuity.

Q. I have a 10 year old nephew in my care and I am considering trying Eyesight Rx with him. He has two lazy eyes and will be starting vision therapy for a default in binocular vision and field vision. I have seen your product and recommended dosing but I do not see a dosing recommendation for children?? I have checked the ingredients only to find most are not for use in those under 18 for lack of testing..and the health store near me that cares it does not know either.
   A. We have not tested Eyesight Rx in children and do not know if it works in children, but if your doctor agrees, a quarter of a tablet can be tried e days on, 1 or 2 days off.

Q. I have used Eyesight Rx for one month now and find it beneficial for dry eyes and visual acuity.

Q. Dear Dr. Ray Sahelian, I would like to thank you for the Eyesight rx vision support. It is a real formula with real results. I felt the difference after the fourth day. What you mention about this formula is absolutly right and it works. Good work.

Q. I already take the Maxivision my doctor recommended, and I am not planning to tell him that I am trying Eyesight RX . If I take 1/4 tablet on 2 days and then have a day off, do I take Maxivsion on the 4th day, or is it better to have a month's trial just of Eyesight?
   A. We prefer as a rule learning how each product does by itself rather than mixing them and not knowing which one is actually working. In the case of Maxivision, we are not familiar with this product, but an internet search reveals Maxivision has many nutrients including lutein and zeaxanthin. So, we suggest trying one of them for a while, and then switching to the other one, and see which one you prefer. Perhaps you will like both Eyesight Rx and Maxi vision, in that case you can take Eyesight Rx for a month, take a break for a few days, and then use Maxi vision for a while.

Q. I have been taking 1/4 tablet Eyesight for 2 weeks. I like it my eyes are less dry and my distance vision is better. I am wearing my glasses less. I am comfortable about combining with a multi vitamin . I already have Alive by Natures Way, but if it's not a good combination, I can exchange it
for MultiVit Rx.
   A. That's great that your vision is better. We suggest cutting back and using the eyesight rx 4 or 5 days a week, and on the days that you are not on eyesight rx, you can use either the Nature Way Alive or use MultiVit Rx, either one should be fine.

Q. Does Eyesight Rx need to be taken the rest of your life or will it help improve or heal your eyes and your eyesight so that you don't need it anymore.
   A. The benefits of Eyesight Rx fade after a few days of stopping it.

Q. Could you tell me if Eyesight-Rx is something you have to take continually to improve eyesight or if after a period of time of taking it, eyesight would improve to the point that it is not needed at all a least for a year or so.
   A. Eyesight Rx benefits go away after a few days of stopping. Normally people can take a quarter or third of a tablet every other day so one foil pack can last a month. Many people notice an improvement in vision within a few days. The improvement is temporary, meaning after a day or two of stopping it, the vision returns to normal.

Q. I am a nutrition consultant in Nebraska and would like to know what results you have seen with the Eyesight-RX. Have there been improvements in vision? Is this product appropriate for those with conditions such as cataracts and/or glaucoma? Have there been any improvements of these with the Eyesight-RX?
   A. This product is mainly for those who have difficulty with close or distant vision, but not for those with well advanced cataract. We have not tested it in glaucoma.

Q. I looked at a profile of the eyesight formula and i am impressed. I am in great health, but I have blurred vision with the inability to decipher small prints .I sometimes get pain in my eye when I attempt to read the small prints. Would this eyesight formula lend some more accuracy to my vision ?
   A. It is very difficult to predict each person's response. Many people notice better close vision with this formula, but it is impossible to predict for any individual case.

Q.  I am getting Lasek surgery Oct to improve my vision; however, I planned on taking Eyesight Rx during my recovery period and after. Will there be any negative affects or will there be no effects because of my surgery? I hope that this product will help me improve my vision to better than 20/20 because my goal is to have 20/10 vision.
   A. It would be best to wait at least 3 to 4 weeks after the surgery before using any supplements such as Eyesight Rx. We wish you good luck!

Q. I have a question regarding the use of Eyesight Rx. Is there any contraindication for calcified retinas? I have pseudoxanthoma elasticum a rare inherited disorder that abnormally deposits calcium in the bodies tissues leaving most central vision blind by the age of thirty. A sort of inherited macular degeneration so to speak. I would like to try Eyesight Rx but fear without asking that it may not be appropriate. A simple yes or no will do.   
   A.  We have not tested Eyesight Rx for pseudoxanthoma elasticum, therefore we really can't give a simple yes or no answer. However, if your doctor approves, you could try a tiny amount of Eyesight Rx in a dosage of a fifth or sixth of a tablet.

Q. Can you take Eyesight Rx with having high blood pressure? Improving eyesight is important to me.
   A. Each person with hypertension is unique in their response to supplements depending on many factors including which type of medicine they are on. if your doctor approves, you could try a fifth or a sixth of a tablet to see whether Eyesight Rx has any influence on your BP. This advice would be true of many other supplements. Improving eyesight is possible in those who have high blood pressure.

Q. What supplements are good for infant eyesight?
   A. Infant eyesight may be influenced by diet. We suggest making sure that a baby is getting some fish oils that contain EPA and DHA which are important for eyesight health. Infant eyesight may also be dependent on getting proper amounts of carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin.