Fibrous | Non-Fibrous | Filamentous | |
Sclera | Type I, Type III | ||
Cornea | Type I, Type V | Type VI | |
Vitreous Lens Capsule | Type II | Type IV | Type IX |
Descemet’s membrane | Type IV | Type VIII | |
Bowman’s membrane | Type IV | ||
Retinal pigment epithelium | Type IV |
Cataracts are crystallized bits that form on the eye lens can cause obstruction of vision. Age-related cataract development is responsible for about 80% of all cataracts. Aging decreases the collagen in the eyes and is thought to be a major factor in addition to others like nutrition decline and environmental exposures.
Glaucoma is a condition of increasing pressure within the eye. Research says that weakening of the collagen structures of the eyes cause the eyeball to be supported improperly and fluids cannot drain rightly, thus causing build-up of pressure.
So how can one guard against developing cataracts and glaucoma, or help improve these conditions if they already exist? One of the best ways is to up the intake of collagen in your diet.
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