The eye has a hydrolipid barrier: it therefore needs to be supplied with water-soluble antioxidants such as anthocyanins, as well as lipid-soluble ones such as carotenoids, in order to protect the PUFA-rich retina. Lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin are the three carotenoid pigments most highly-concentrated in the retina: they’re also responsible for the macula’s yellow colour. Eye Pressure Control combines very well with other supplements available to buy at Supersmart Lutein 20 mg, Smart Eyes or Macula Plus, a top of the range formulation with a high carotenoid content.

Macula Plus combines very well with Eye Pressure Control, a formulation rich in anthocyanins which supports vascular eye health, and Smart Eyes™, a supplement containing N-acetyl L-carnosine.

Two micronutrients and a trace element are also involved in visual function:

• DHA (an omega-3 fatty acid concentrate in Super Omega-3) helps to maintain normal vision.
• Vitamin B2 (found in liver, eggs, dairy products and fish) helps to optimise vision.
• Zinc (L-OptiZinc® 30 mg) supports healthy visual function.

• Avoid using corticosteroids in the form of eye drops or oral solutions.
• Prioritise nutrition for eye health by eating a diet high in fresh fruit and vegetables.
• Avoid drinking excessive amounts of fluid at any one time to prevent sudden increases in intraocular pressure.
• Reduce your intake of caffeine and don’t smoke.
• Take regular exercise, avoiding activities which are overly intensive and yoga postures and exercises that involve lowering the head as this can increase pressure in the eyes.
• Protect the eyes from the sun’s UV rays by wearing sunglasses that filter out 100% of UV light.

The macula is the area of the retina responsible for visual acuity, characterised by a high concentration of photoreceptors and pigments (2) (the role of which is to reduce chromatic aberration and glare (3)). It’s in the macular that light rays converge before being converted into nerve signals.

Like all carotenoids, lutein is best absorbed with some fat, because it is liposoluble. It’s therefore best to take the softgel with a meal, even though the supplement already contains natural-source fatty acids (beeswax, soya lecithin, soya oil).

The recommended dose is 1 softgel a day.

To prevent any stomach problems, Eye Pressure Control should ideally be taken with, or just after, food.

Buy Eye Pressure Control capsules to improve eye health.

This product’s softgels are of bovine origin. They are particularly suitable for supplements that require rapid solubility. Made from high-quality bovine gelatine, they are safe and effective.

This product’s capsules are composed of HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), a plant substance derived from cellulose. HPMC is widely used for medicines and dietary supplements. It contains no animal ingredients, is recognised as safe by health authorities and is considered more sustainable than synthetic alternatives.