Six Elements of Better Eye Health

In late 2022, we started seeing eye problems manifesting after the Covid shots. Many issues were reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS), including 200 cases of uveitis, a common type of eye inflammation. We know these shots cause massive inflammation, and that includes the eye structures. The condition usually presents with blurred vision, photophobia (light sensitivity) and pain ranging from a dull ache to extreme throbbing.  Although complete vision loss is an uncommon complication in anterior uveitis, the condition frequently leads to development of glaucoma.

The UK VAERS equivalent, called MHRA, showed nearly 7,000 reports of eye disorders after COVID19 shots, including 132 cases of blindness.

Perhaps the most disconcerting were the adverse events associated with the retina, the thin layer of cells that line the back of your eyeball. These cells convert light into electrical signals which are relayed to the optic nerve and then are transmitted to your brain. The images become what we actually “see.” In this review, 14 of 45 patients had visual acuity problems after a Covid19 shot. Several developed acute macular neuroretinopathy (AMN), a disease with permanent vision changes without any known treatment. AMN is characterized by a sudden onset of paracentral scotoma (black blind spots) in one or both eyes. In a case report of a healthy 23-year-old woman, the blind spots were still present 15 months later.

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Eye health is important for everyone, but particularly if you’ve had the COVID mRNA shots. There are many strategies for improving your eye health, including routine eye care. Here is our top 6 countdown for ways to maintain your eye health.

#6 Stay Hydrated
Dehydration can lead to dry eyes and discomfort, so be sure to drink enough water daily (aim for 6–8 glasses or more if active).

#5 Reduce Digital Eye Strain
Practice the 20-20-20 Rule. Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This helps prevent fatigue and blurred vision from screens. Reduce blue light exposure from screens, especially at night.

#4 Protect Your Eyes
Wear sunglasses with 100% UVA/UVB protection outdoors. Use safety goggles when working with chemicals, power tools, or playing sports.

#3 Get Enough Sleep
Poor sleep can lead to dry, irritated, or red eyes and blurry vision. Aim for 7–9 hours per night.

#2 Don’t Smoke
Smoking increases the risk of macular degeneration, cataracts, and optic nerve damage. It also reduces blood flow to the eyes.

#1 Nutrition
Nutrition is key to eye health. It’s the #1 thing you can do to have better vision and eye health. Heavy alcohol use and diets high in sugar, salt, and processed food can contribute to inflammation and poor vascular health affecting the eyes. Include nutrients that support vision:

• Vitamin A (carrots, sweet potatoes, liver)

• Lutein & Zeaxanthin (spinach, kale, corn, eggs)

• Omega-3 fatty acids (salmon, flaxseeds, walnuts)

• Vitamin C & E (citrus fruits, nuts, bell peppers)

These nutrients help protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. However, sometimes it is difficult to get all these nutrients from your diet, so consider a supplement. Your eyes will see the difference.