Oculoprotective components are substances that help protect eye health and prevent damage. Here are some examples

• Lutein and Zeaxanthin. These carotenoids, found in green leafy vegetables and other foods, can protect the eyes from blue light damage and reduce the risk of macular degeneration.
• Vitamin A. Essential for good night vision and maintaining retinal health, vitamin A is important for preventing xerophthalmia and night blindness.
• Vitamin C. A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C can help reduce the risk of cataract formation and promote overall eye health.
• Vitamin E. Another antioxidant, vitamin E can help protect eye cells from oxidative stress.
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Found in fatty fish, these fatty acids can help prevent dry eye syndrome and macular degeneration.
• Zinc. Zinc plays a key role in eye health, helping vitamin A produce melanin, a protective pigment in the eye.
• Riboflavin (Vitamin B2). Helps maintain eye health and may reduce the risk of cataracts.
• Selenium. A mineral that works with vitamin E, selenium can help protect the eyes from oxidative stress.
• Anthocyanins. Found in fruits like blueberries, they have antioxidant properties and can improve night vision and reduce eye fatigue.

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Components that damage the eyes include substances and environmental factors that can have negative effects on eye health. Here are some examples

• Blue Light. Excessive exposure to blue light, especially from digital screens, can cause eye strain and sleep disturbances.
• UV Rays. Prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can increase the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
• Cigarette Smoke. Smoking can significantly increase the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and damage to the optic nerve.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption can negatively impact eye health, increasing the risk of macular degeneration.
• Environmental Pollution. Exposure to pollutants like smoke and chemicals can irritate the eyes and damage vision.
• High-Sugar and High-Fat Foods. A diet high in sugars and fats can contribute to macular degeneration and other eye health issues.
• Steroids. Prolonged use of steroids can increase the risk of developing cataracts and glaucoma.
• Stress and Eye Strain. Prolonged visual stress, such as that caused by reading or computer work, can lead to eye fatigue and vision problems.

Eye diseases can be infectious or non-infectious.

Uveitis. Inflammation of the middle layer of the eye.

Dry eye disease. It is characterized by a reduced secretion of tears and their rapid evaporation.

Corneal neovascularization. It is characterized by the invasion of new blood vessels from the pericorneal plexus into avascular corneal tissue.

Conjunctivitis. It is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the inner surface of the eyelid covered with a thin layer of transparent tissue covering the white part of the eye.

Glaucoma. It is a group of eye diseases that cause loss of vision and damage to the optic nerve.

Macular degeneration. Age-related. Abnormalities of retinal pigment epithelium.

Cataract. It's a progressive clouding of the lens in the eye that causes decreased vision.

Pterygium. It is a growth of the conjunctiva which, above the cornea, forms a triangular-shaped fibrous tissue covering the white part of the eye.