Since I met Steemit my life has changed. Now I spend a lot of time on the computer and cell phone, reading your new post and generating content for you. Although from the emotional point of view has influenced positively because it has pushed me to be more creative and the acceptance of my content makes me want to publish much more but too much exposure to the screen has impacted me in a negative way.

I wanted to investigate the damage caused by this light in the eyes and discovered that it weakens the retina. To explain you better, the retina is the part of the eye that receives light and is composed of two cells: cones and rods. The cones help you to adapt to excessive light and help you to distinguish the color. On the other hand, rods serve for low-light conditions and allow you to see black and white colors.

After exposing yourself to several hours on the computer, you may experience a Computer vision syndrome, which will sooner or later force you to wear glasses for tired eyes. Science has researched multiple foods and discovered that many have beneficial properties for our eyes.

Source: google

The ideal plan would be to use Calendula officinalis based pills, which stimulates the sensation of relief; Lutein, a yellow pigment found in plants and egg yolk; And zeaxanthin, a substance that the retina needs to filter out the sun's rays.

A group of scientists found that drinking a smoothie made with kiwi, kale, and milk, can provide the same effects as the pills I mentioned. They tested it for twelve weeks and found that it helps to improve the visibility of the yellow and blue colors; The levels of pigments that protect the eye increased significantly as well as the acuity of night vision.

Source: google

Based on these findings, the final question is: Should we use supplements to protect our eyes?

Based on scientific studies, we should. If we maintained a balanced diet, which in countries like Venezuela is economically impossible, it would not make a great difference the use of these supplements since daily we would contribute to our body the substances necessary to be in balance. In other countries, where the stress of everyday life prevents you from eating at the right times and the right portions, the same thing happens.

My personal recommendation is that you always try to have a balanced diet and take more than a liter of water a day. You should also increase the intake of green vegetables and combine their consumption with some fats because this will absorb the fat-soluble compounds of these foods better and your eyes will not tired of being in Steemit 👀

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