Eye Health After 50 – What You Need to Know
As you enter your 50s and beyond, your body faces unique changes; your eyes are no different. Learn how nutrition, lifestyle and the right support can help maintain healthy vision and reduce age-related risk.
Key Takeaways:
- After age 50, vision changes such as increased glare and difficulty focusing become more common due to natural aging and oxidative stress.[1]
- Antioxidant nutrients like vitamins C and E may help reduce oxidative damage and support healthy vision.[3]
- Centrum Silver provides essential eye-support nutrients — including vitamins A, C, and E, zinc, and copper — to help maintain healthy vision after 50.[11]
Why Your Eyes Need Extra Attention After Age 50
Much like the rest of your body, there are subtle shifts in health that occur as you age. Once you pass the age of 50, it’s common to experience changes in your vision such as increased glare, slower focus or difficulty seeing in low light. These changes may reflect a combination of:[1]
- Natural aging in ocular tissues due to prolonged exposure to light
- Oxidative stressors
- Age-related nutritional shifts within the body
Managing age-related eye conditions, including more severe cases like Macular Degeneration (AMD) and cataracts can become more prevalent in this stage of life,[2] making it an essential time for preventative care through a healthy lifestyle and additional support.
Key Nutrient Support for Healthy Vision
Research shows that certain nutrients are essential for eye health, especially after the age of 50. Centrum Silver works to fill in the nutritional gaps that may not be fulfilled by diet alone, helping to support healthy aging through carefully chosen vitamins and minerals:
Vitamins C & E:
- Help counter oxidative stress[3]
- According to a study published by the Cochrane Review, antioxidants may prevent cellular damage in the retina by reacting with free radicals that are produced in the process of light absorption.[3]
Zinc & Copper
- Zinc plays a role in the retina and enzyme systems, while copper is added to prevent deficiencies. The original landmark eye study (AREDS) found that a formulation including zinc and copper reduced the risk of progression of intermediate to late AMD.[4]
Vitamin A
- Plays an important role in photoreceptor function.[5]
- Vitamin A goes through several steps in the eye, moving to and from the retina, becoming active, and getting rid of waste by-products, to support healthy vision.[5]
B-Vitamins & Other Supports
- B-vitamins, magnesium, selenium, and other micronutrients have been studied as a means of providing support for aging eyes.[6]
What This Means for Adults Over 50
Getting an early start on preventative eye health plays an essential role in maintaining healthy, functioning eyes after 50. These nutrients work best as part of a consistent daily routine and are not intended to be a “quick fix.”
Here is how you can best pair nutrient support with lifestyle practices:
- Get your dilated eye exam at least once a year after the age of 50 (or as directed by your ophthalmologist).[8]
- Protect your eyes from UV and blue-light exposure by wearing sunglasses, limiting screen time, and adjusting artificial lighting.[9]
- Eat a color-rich diet of leafy greens, eggs, fish, orange and yellow fruits, and vegetables rich in vitamins.[5]
- Maintain a healthy weight and control your blood pressure, along with your glucose. Avoid smoking as well, as this may influence eye-health risk.[10]
- Consider a high-quality multivitamin designed for 50+ adults such as Centrum Silver to help support nutrient gaps that become more common with aging.[11]
How Centrum Silver Supports Your Eye Health Journey
While it is imperative to see an ophthalmologist if you are experiencing difficulties with your eyes or vision, it is also important to maintain a lifestyle wherein you take precautions to maintain healthy vision with age.
Centrum Silver is formulated with the 50+ adult in mind, offering key vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C and E, zinc, copper, and carotenoids in a one-tablet daily solution.
By integrating evidence-based nutrient support with Centrum Silver into a healthy diet and lifestyle, you will be one step closer in supporting the health of your vision as you age. A daily strategy that involves a multivitamin supplement designed to support the health of your eyes as you age can give you the best chance of solidifying healthy vision for longer, so it’s important to take those steps early on and be proactive in your eye care. As with all supplements, consult your healthcare provider before use.
