Maintaining eye health becomes crucial in the world of e-gaming, where prolonged screen time is the norm. Hours of focusing on digital screens can lead to issues such as eye strain, blurred vision, and even long-term damage to eye function. Fortunately, certain natural ingredients have been shown to support eye health, offering a way for gamers to protect their vision while enhancing their overall gaming experience. Here’s a guide to some of the best natural ingredients for e-gamers, backed by scientific evidence.
Astaxanthin—Astaxanthin is a powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and more. Research shows astaxanthin’s benefits include decreasing eye fatigue and inflammation and protecting against the harmful effects of blue light.
Lutein—Lutein plays a vital role as an antioxidant in the body, eliminating the reactivity of radicals and other substances. Research with lutein has shown benefits in eye response times and improvements in focusing the eyes. Lutein has also been shown to relieve visual fatigue.
Omega-3s—Studies show omega-3s may help treat dry eye syndrome and other eye health-related conditions. These essential fatty acids are also powerful inflammation fighters that benefit eye health.
Zeaxanthin—Research has shown that zeaxanthin is thought to function as an antioxidant and a blue light filter, protecting underlying ocular tissues from photodamage. It has also been shown to increase visual processing speed.
Of all the ingredients mentioned above, lutein may be the front-runner for eye health. Combining two or more of these ingredients will offer a “shotgun” approach to your formulation and hopefully bring the consumer increased benefits.
Other e-gaming eye health tips:
• Distance yourself from your monitor
• Invest in the right monitor
• Adjust the light (don’t play in the dark)
• Consider using blue light glasses
• Take a break for at least 20 minutes