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Article: Common eye diseases
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- New Straits Times
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- November 7, 2004
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New Straits Times
11-07-2004
Common eye diseases
Edition: 2*
BILBERRY OR EUROPEAN blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a member of the Vaccinium family which comprises nearly 200 species of berries.
In his book, The Eye Care Revolution, Prevent and Reverse Common Vision Problem, Dr Robert Abel Jr. wrote that bilberry, which contains a bioflavonoid found in members of the grape family (including English blueberries), has a well-known positive effect on night vision; it helps the eye to adjust to changing light conditions more efficiently. Bilberry contains compounds that:
1. provide purple pigment to your retina (the rods) for night vision
2. improve circulation in the blood vessels of the ...