Can vitamins help my eye?

Lately there have been many ads on dietary supplements that may benefit the eye. Many manufacturers claim that eating vitamins can prevent glaucoma, cataracts or improve vision. This is first rate Bull Crap.

There is no evidence to show that eating vitamins can prevent cataracts or glaucoma. The few studies that have been done on vitamins have not shown that the supplements prevented glaucoma or improved vision. Moreover, it is very rare to find an individual with vitamin deficiency in North America- we are a nation which overindulges in food.

So if you have an eye problem, go see an eye doctor. The entire health supplement industry has gotten out of control with false advertising and nonsensical claims. Sure, if you want to take vitamins, there is nothing wrong.

But if you want to be healthy and save money, eat fruits and vegetables. These natural foods contain all the minerals and vitamins that you will ever need.