The eyes have it

MANILA, Philippines - It’s a universal fact that the sense of sight is considered as the most complex of the five senses. It is also regarded as the most precious, with blindness as the most debilitating disability of all.

The human eye, of course, is that all-important body organ that provides this sensory experience. With the eyes, people are able to function as competent human beings and as useful members of society.

The eyes allow people to go about their daily activities, such as working and playing, reading and writing, watching and driving. The possibilities of human potential are endless with healthy eyesight.

Healthy eyes also make people forgo those disturbing (most of the time unsightly) eyeglasses or contact lenses that cause discomfort.

After prolonged use, people may become too dependent on eyeglasses such that they may be indispensable, while contact lenses may further damage the eyes without proper use and care.

Having good eyesight lets people read any book, comics or written word that they desire. There would hardly be any problems with astigmatism, farsightedness or nearsightedness or even color-blindness.

To be able to drive safely, having good vision is a significant requirement. Glasses or contacts may help, but they can also be a hindrance when the line of vision becomes blurry, headache-inducing or may lead to dizzy spells.

The eyes are also an effective means of making non-verbal communication. They can convey sincerity, happiness, interest and intelligence with just one look.

But it’s also universal knowledge that the eyes are the most sensitive of the senses, and can be most prone to abuse and diseases. Nourishment and nutrition, as well as proper care and preservation of eye health are a must for all.

Most eye diseases and their progressions can easily be prevented or slowed down with diligent precautions and healthy living. Conscious measures can be done to keep emotional, physical and financial problems that come with vision-related problems out of sight.

Intakes of vitamins A, E and C and zinc and selenium is one measure to making the eyes healthy. Vision problems may also be due to factors such as obesity, diabetes, severe exposure to ultraviolet light, smoking or steroids.

It is also important that people go for frequent checkups with an eye doctor who can best assess eye health and consider it against the family medical history and lifestyle choices.

But there’s also one step people can take to maintain healthy eyes — Brand’s InnerShine Berry Essence.

Most nutritional drinks do not contain such wide variety of berries as found in Brand’s InnerShine Berry Essence. It provides wholesome, natural goodness from seven berries rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants, all of which exhibit powerful antioxidant activity to protect the body tissues and eyes from oxidative damage of free radicals.

Formulated to provide complete eye nutrients and with no added artificial flavoring, coloring or preservatives, Brand’s InnerShine Berry Essence is a delicious, convenient drink that adds a spark of freshness and brightness to one’s day.

It is also specially formulated with seven premium types of berries from Europe and the United States (acai berry, bilberry, blackcurrant, chokeberry, cranberry, elderberry, and strawberry), making it the ultimate drink for healthy, and beautiful eyes.

Brand’s InnerShine Berry Essence is available at Watsons, Landmark supermarkets, and Mercury Drug stores in the Greater Manila area at an SRP of P85 per bottle.