Dealing with tired eyes is inevitably a part and parcel of everyone’s life. They usually occur due to constant pressure on the eyes. Tired eyes are also symptoms of a possible disease amongst elders and young children.

Constant burning sensation, itchiness, soreness, bloodshot eyes, watery and distorted vision are the common symptoms experienced by the sufferer. They may not always be fatal, but they can be detrimental for the brain and overall body functionality. Some of the extreme symptoms also include headache and dizziness.Tired eyes can occur due to several reasons. Let’s have a look at some of the common causes:

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Saffron the common spice used in Indian, Spanish and Italian cuisine (also called the golden spice) has now been found to prevent loss of eye sight in old age, according to a new Australian study. The researchers at the University of L’Aquila in Italy, and Sydney University in Australia, found that eating saffron on a daily basis helps in protection against some common forms of blindness, by making the delicate eye cells more resilient against the disease.

The study carried out in animals, confirmed that a diet containing saffron can protect eye from damage caused by bright sunlight, and slow down the progress of genetic diseases such as Retinitis Pigmentosa. The researchers also found that saffron had a beneficial effect in humans suffering from age-related macular degeneration, one of the most common forms of blindness in old age.

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