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.
Zinc for Vision. Zinc is an essential trace mineral that's important for the immune system and the brain, as well as other parts of the body. In infants, zinc deficiency can delay normal development. At any age, serious zinc deficiency can lead to risk of infections. Eye-related benefits. Zinc is believed to be important for vision because high levels of the mineral are found in the macula, part of the retina. Zinc enables vitamin A to create a pigment called melanin, which protects the eye. Some studies... 1  About 3.3 million Americans ages 40 or older are blind or have low vision.