{"id":948,"date":"2021-11-22T11:52:01","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T11:52:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/algicel.pt\/?p=948"},"modified":"2025-08-03T21:22:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T21:22:14","slug":"astaxanthin-for-eye-care-in-the-elderly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/algicel.pt\/en\/astaxanthin-for-eye-care-in-the-elderly\/","title":{"rendered":"Astaxanthin for vision care in the elderly"},"content":{"rendered":"

Age comes, and with it come certain health problems. One of the most common is vision problems: contours are no longer as sharp, vision begins to become dull and tired... in other words, the eyes also go through the natural aging process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One example is macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in old age, preventing seniors from reading, watching television, and even performing activities as simple as walking. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the condition affects between 25 and 30 million people worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it is possible to delay the development of this and other vision-related diseases through the daily consumption of vitamin-based supplements of astaxanthin<\/strong><\/a>. Capable of crossing the eye tissues, this active component exerts its effects safely and more potently than any other carotenoid. Thus, astaxanthin<\/strong> can inhibit the action of free radicals, preventing cell aging.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With proper prevention and daily care, it is possible to significantly reduce vision-related problems, resulting in an improvement in quality of life and promoting healthy aging without major difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Astaxanthin for vision<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to Dr. Mark Tso, a prestigious ophthalmologist who works for the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, astaxanthin <\/strong> easily passes through the tissues of the eye and exerts its healing effects more powerfully than others carotenoids.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This substance can absorb light energy and neutralize free radicals, in addition to relieving eye fatigue, providing additional protection against inflammatory changes that can aggravate AMD, as well as against the harmful effects of high eye pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking a supplement based on astaxanthin for vision<\/strong> It provides several benefits in addition to those mentioned above, such as improving blood flow to the retina, combating cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic neuropathy, dry and irritated eyes, stabilizing\/improving visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other important factors to consider when preventing vision-related problems are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.      Go to the ophthalmologist<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Regular visits to the ophthalmologist (ideally twice a year for people over 60) help prevent and treat potential eye diseases and provide early treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because at this age, the chance of developing macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, or glaucoma is higher compared to other age groups. Other comorbidities such as hypertensive retinopathy (linked to hypertension) and diabetic retinopathy (related to diabetes) are other problems that harm the eye health of older people and can be treated if detected early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.      Healthy habits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Controlling other diseases is also directly related to eye health. Hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes must be treated or they can seriously compromise the vision of older adults. In addition to consuming astaxanthin for vision<\/strong>, it's also important to maintain an exercise routine and a healthy diet, including fruits, vegetables, and meat. Foods rich in beta-carotene (carrots, mangoes, and papaya) and omega-3s (salmon, sardines, and tuna) help prevent retinal oxidation and macular wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.       Sunglasses<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Wearing sunglasses is another important precaution that helps seniors maintain healthy vision. This is because sun exposure without proper protection is one of the main factors in the development of eye diseases. Don't forget to consume astaxanthin<\/strong>, having healthy habits, regularly visiting the ophthalmologist and wearing sunglasses are just some of the precautions you can take to keep your eyes healthy and thus promote autonomy in carrying out daily tasks.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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