Before doing anything else, it is very important that you keep in mind that your vision is of prime importance. Anything that you put in your eyes, whether it is a solution, cream or ointment, should be sourced from authentic and reputable suppliers and manufacturers.
As far as home remedies for eye care is concerned, it is open to doubt whether they work or not. There is indeed a lot of anecdotal evidence to prove that many home remedies do work. We see people who have been going for daily morning walks with an eyedropper in hand to pick up dewdrops on leaves and put them in their eyes. Many of these people have perfect vision even in their eighties and nineties. However, it must be said that we also see many elderly who have never used any home remedy for eye care and still have no eyesight problems.
Having said that, it must also be said that the key to eye health is proper eye care that revolves around three simple things.
Healthy diet: Eat a lot of vegetable and fruits. The idea is to follow a diet that is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent free radical damage and delay the signs of aging to a great extent. With the right diet, you can prevent eye infections, have perfect vision, and also maintain overall eye health. Beta carotene found in dark green and dark yellow fruits and vegetables is very beneficial for eyesight. It is because of this that eye doctors recommend carrots for improving eye health.
UV Protection: People take good care of their skin and use skin lotion with high sun protection factor to prevent damage from excessive exposure to sunlight and UV rays. The same UV causes harm to your eyes if you do not take adequate precaution while you are out in the sun. Ordinary and cheap sunglasses do not provide sufficient protection from UV rays. Only UV protection sunglasses are able to protect your eyes from harm caused by direct sunlight.
Stop Smoking: While the harmful effects of smoking and its carcinogenic effects are well known, most people are not aware of the harm that cigarette smoke causes to eyes. Smoking not only has an adverse effect on vision, but also results in sagging and baggy skin around the eyes.
Besides these simple home remedies there are also products prepared from natural substances that go a long way in maintaining eye health and improving eyesight. Some of the best eye care products fall under the category of homeopathy remedies, which are prepared only from natural substances, including herbs.
Medical grade rose water for washing the eyes is one of the better known home remedies. There are also other herbs such as bilberry and rooibos that are known to improve eyesight. Bilberry or Vaccinium myrtillus strengthens eye capillaries, and rooibos or Aspalathus linearis aids in supplying oxygen rich blood and other nutrients to eyes. It is also has antioxidant properties and combats free radicals, which are elements that cause disease and speed up the signs of aging.