Eyes

Eye Nutrition and Everyday Wellness

Explore blueberry, lutein, omega-3 and selected food supplements for everyday nutrition routines. Compare ingredients, serving formats and product-label directions before choosing.

Always follow the directions and warnings on the product label. Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Frequently asked questions

What do lutein and zeaxanthin actually do?

They are carotenoids that concentrate in the macula, where they absorb blue light and act as antioxidants. Dietary sources are leafy greens, egg yolk and maize. Neither has an authorised EU health claim, so our product pages describe composition and amounts rather than promising vision outcomes — the research is active but not settled enough for a claim.

Does bilberry help tired eyes?

Bilberry (blueberry extract) has long traditional use in eye products and is rich in anthocyanins. The wartime pilot story you may have read is folklore. As with lutein, EU law permits no eye-health claim for it, which is why we describe extract details and directions instead.

Which nutrients do have authorised claims for vision?

Vitamin A, riboflavin and zinc all contribute to the maintenance of normal vision under EU-authorised health claims, and DHA contributes to maintenance of normal vision at 250 mg daily. These are the honest, legally supportable statements — which is worth knowing when you compare our pages against sites making bigger promises.

Will a supplement fix screen-related eye strain?

Probably not. Digital eye strain is mostly about reduced blink rate, sustained near focus and dry air. Regular breaks, deliberate blinking, screen distance and room humidity do more than any capsule. Supplements support nutritional intake; they do not change how you use your eyes.

When should I see an optician or doctor instead?

Any sudden change in vision, new floaters or flashes, eye pain, or a persistent change in one eye needs professional assessment promptly — not a supplement. Age-related eye conditions are also diagnosed and monitored clinically, not managed by self-supplementing.