Vision is the most precious and wonderful gift that has been given ro humans and at the same time it has been the most neglected body part. Nearsightedness or Myopia is an eyesight problem in which a person faces great difficulty in viewing distant objects clearly. Though he may be able to see closer objects clearly but requires glasses to look at distant objects.

Alarming statistics reveal that in United States alone, one in three persons is suffering from Myopia. It can be identified by straining and squinting eyes while focon using on distant objects. It results in fatigue and headaches as objects placed at a distance appear hazy and unclear. Heredity plays in important role in this disease .It usually begins in childhood and gradually worsens with age. Serious complications include loss of vision or blindness.

Apart from visiting an eye care professional on a regular basis and consuming diet rich in Vitamin A, here are some herbal remedies to assist you in regaining natural vision

1. Eyebright It is a wonderful natural herb provided to us which improves eye sight along with a good quality of vision. Eyebright is a wild plant native to Europe. The name eyebright is thought to come from its use as a traditional folk remedy for eye irritation. The active ingredients appear to be the tannins, which are thought to decrease inflammation.

2. Aniseed or Pimpinella anisum is a useful herb that is used in the treatment of eye disorders. For best results, a tablespoon of its dry, powdered seeds should be taken on a daily basis.

3. Indian gooseberry This medicinal herb is popularly known as Amla acts as an effective tonic for eye related issues. For best results its juice along with honey should be taken on regular basis.

6. Triphala It is a mixture of three fruits haritaki, bibhitaki and amla. According to Ayurveda it has been regarded as a powerful eye tonic for strengthening eyes and improving vision. It also improves digestive system for better absorption of all nutrients.

5. Lastly, diet also plays an important role in promoting good vision so vegetables like carrot, tomatoes and fruits like Mangoes should be consumed in good quantities as they are a rich source of vitamin A which is necessary for good vision.

These medicinal herbs assist you in fighting eye diseases and along with these herbal cures, when supplemented by simple eye exercises provides the maximum benefits towards improving your vision.