“Which vitamin supplement is best for eyesight?”
I want to take vitamin supplements for my eyesight. Which vitamin supplement is best for eyesight?
2 Answers
OphthalmologistOphthalmologist
Antioxidants in general are protective against cataracts, macular degeneration, and other aging-related conditions from UV light. These include Vitamins A, C, E and are found in leafy greens and berries- fruits and vegetables rich in colored pigments.

Jason Randall Smith
Optometrist
Before you take any medications, including over-the-counter supplements, it is absolutely necessary that you discuss this approach with your family eye doctor and your eye doctor. Many supplements have side effects and these unwanted side effects may also affect current necessary medications that you may be taking. There is no quick-fix to good eye health. Your eyes will change as you get older, and no one can eliminate the age-related changes that may occur including getting cataracts, an actual normal process that occurs within the lens of the human eye.
Certainly, getting exercise, not smoking, and eating a good healthy diet rich in nutrients are ways of possibly slowing down an aging process that affects everyone. There are no supplements that can correct nor cure myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. Taking a multivitamin is something that many people do, but again this should be something that your family doctor knows about and agrees with you using.
There has been some information that certain supplements may reduce the onset of cataracts or macular degeneration, but this will never eliminate these eye problems.
https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/living-well/the-best-vitamins-for-your-eyes/
From the above website, FYI:
"Accumulating evidence indicates that lutein and zeaxanthin may play important roles in preventing and reducing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
The benefits of antioxidants for eye health aren’t quite as clear. Studies of beta carotene, vitamin C, lycopene (found in tomatoes) and cryptoxanthin (found in avocados and mangoes) have produced mixed results. More research is required to establish a clear relationship between these nutrients and the prevention of eye-related diseases."
Good luck and best wishes.
Certainly, getting exercise, not smoking, and eating a good healthy diet rich in nutrients are ways of possibly slowing down an aging process that affects everyone. There are no supplements that can correct nor cure myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. Taking a multivitamin is something that many people do, but again this should be something that your family doctor knows about and agrees with you using.
There has been some information that certain supplements may reduce the onset of cataracts or macular degeneration, but this will never eliminate these eye problems.
https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/living-well/the-best-vitamins-for-your-eyes/
From the above website, FYI:
"Accumulating evidence indicates that lutein and zeaxanthin may play important roles in preventing and reducing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
The benefits of antioxidants for eye health aren’t quite as clear. Studies of beta carotene, vitamin C, lycopene (found in tomatoes) and cryptoxanthin (found in avocados and mangoes) have produced mixed results. More research is required to establish a clear relationship between these nutrients and the prevention of eye-related diseases."
Good luck and best wishes.