Eye vitamins?

[LPNGirl07]

Hi, I am clinically blind in the left eye because of Posterior lenticonus that wasn't corrected. I am nearsighted in my good eye (right eye), and now have vitreous degeneration in that eye. I have a huge cobweb floater in the eye because of the vitreous degeneration. I did see a retinal specialist a year ago after noticing the floater, and he said I do not have a PVD yet or retinal detachment. But anyway, I was just wondering what would be some good eye vitamins I could take to possibly help preserve what vision I have these days? Cataracts & nearsightedness run in my family... So are there any specific vitamins that might be good for those conditions? I am 29 & female. Thank you.....

[LPNGirl07]

Ok thanks! I had actually just started taking the I-Cap brand recently! I wasn't sure if it was the right one for me though... I'm glad I purchased it. Thanks!

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

If you are a non-smoker, I like I-Cap Lutein and Zeanthine Formula twice a day.  It is readily available, inexpensive and well balanced.  There are probably a dozen supplements just as good, but this is one that I prescribe all the time as a basic, well-balanced eye vitamin.  A good multivitamin added as well is a good idea as well as omega-3 fish oil if OK with your primary care doctor.

Michael Kutryb, MD