The vision impaired want to believe that perfect eyesight is just a pill or exercise away.

The very thought of leaving behind the hassles of glasses or contact lenses is so appealing that they will risk their health and money chasing any hope that exists. The problem with this behavior is that not all herbal medicines marketed as cures for eyesight are actually that.

The companies know that they are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. They can advertise on late night television or in magazines and all they have to do is put in very fine print, scrolling quickly on the bottom of the screen, that results may vary.

It has been thought that certain foods such as carrots improve a person’s vision. This is false. There are benefits to eating carrots but the actual root will not improve one’s vision.

Vitamin A is great for the body but eating massive quantities or taking too much Vitamin A is toxic. The pills often marketed for visual improvement contain Bilberry, a natural fruit related to the blueberry and huckleberry, but once again these pills are not regulated by the FDA. The FDA conducts tests on medications and supplements to ensure that the actual product is not harmful and does what it claims. While the FDA does not regulate such claims as eye exercises, they are marketed extensively as working to correct vision.

Ophthalmologists disagree as to whether or not this is factual or if it causes more eye strain. Once again, the late night television ad strikes again.

The best source for information regarding eye exercises or herbal supplements is your family eye care specialist. He or she can help you make a determination based on the uniqueness of personal care history. The doctor can tell whether or not an herbal supplement or eye sit ups can really result in no more glasses or contacts.

One thing that can be guaranteed is that without regular visits to an eye care professional, your eyesight can be endangered. Maybe a pill a day might one day keep the eye doctor away but for now go ahead and make that appointment.