In a landmark case, a six-year-old girl caught in a tug-of-love battle has been allowed to choose which parent she will live with. She became the youngest child to have her wishes influence the courts in an international child abduction case. A judge heard how she had been left with a 'visceral' fear of being sent back to live with her father in Ireland.
Vitamins for the eyes can also help prevent many diseases. Although we can obtain all the vitamins and minerals we need by eating certain foods, it is nearly impossible in these fast food-oriented times to get a healthy meal with all the vitamins and minerals we need. That is where eye vitamins come in. Vitamin E: Like vitamin C, vitamin E is found in the lens of the eye. 2  It is also a major player in the bodyâs antioxidant defense system. 3  Because it is found in the eyeâs lens, it is believed to help prevent cataracts. 4  Vitamin E is also found in the retina, and is said to help prevent macular degeneration.
Dry Eyes From a Vitamin A Deficiency. Close-up of a man's dry eye. Photo Credit cesaria1/iStock/Getty Images. The front of your eye has a clear lubrication that coats the surface, and this substance, called the tear film, nourishes and protects your eye.If your eyes do not make the right amount of tears, or if you make tears of a poor quality, you may have dry eye.This condition causes surface irritation, redness and episodes of blurry vision. Certain conditions, such as low vitamin A levels, may increase your risk for dry eye problems.ther Effects. In addition to dry eye problems, a vitamin A deficiency may result in other conditions. A severe or long-term deficiency may result in vision changes, including blindness, particularly in children.