Our eyes are perhaps the two most complex organs of the body but are also greatly taken for granted. Vision allows us to see the world instantaneously but many different conditions and diseases are found to be common in regards to our eyes today. You have probably already experienced common eye problems such as eyes that are tired, dry, irritated, itchy, watery, and sensitive to light to name a few. Of course there are many more serious eye problems circulating today that can actually affect our sight permanently.

Some of these eye disorders include nearsightedness and cataracts. A cataract has the ability to seriously disable vision as it's the most common cause of blindness. Many professionals believe eye disturbances are the result of an underlying condition somewhere else in the body, which has gone undetected. For example, a drastic change in the size of your pupils for long periods of time could be a symptom for tumors somewhere else in the body. Your eyes are trying to tell you something about your body when you are constantly experiencing any one of the common problems listed above.

One of the major contributors to eye problems is a poor diet, which is found very commonly throughout our society today. Even a deficiency of just one vitamin in your diet can result in any one eye problem, serious or common. Therefore the use of natural supplements and herbs through your diet can be very important for your eye health and problem prevention.

• Bilberry is an herbal supplement that has been known to improve both day and night vision and can be taken in daily dosages as directed.
  
  
• Bayberry bark, cayenne and red raspberry leaves can be taken by mouth in a number of different forms and have proved over the years to be beneficial in regards to maintaining your eye health.
  
  
• Free-form amino acids plus glutathione are powerful antioxidants that protect the lenses of your eye against the many different toxins that are circulating throughout our environment today.
  
  
• Vitamin A is an extremely important ingredient for anyone’s eye health and should be taken as regularly as possible. Vitamin A protects the eye from free radicals.
  
  
• Vitamin E is an important supplement when it comes to the constant healing and protection of the eye.
  
  
• You should also consider including the following foods in your daily diet: broccoli, carrots, cauliflower and any green vegetables. Drinking fresh carrot juice can also help prevent or alleviate any current or future eye problems.

Although many people brush off their sore or watery eyes as nothing or simple allergies, any eye problem can be quite serious. Take the time to understand what these natural treatments can do for your eye health and how to use them safely and effectively.