How to Love Your Eyes – Prevent

Eating healthy

Eating a healthy balanced diet is often the crucial step in maintaining a healthy weight, controlling obesity, and preventing diseases such as Diabetes, all of which can impact eye health.

What can help?

• Vitamin A
  • Sources: Green leafy vegetables, spinach, eggs, sweet potato, vegetables with orangish tint like carrot, pumpkin
  • Effect on the eye: Support the health of cornea, the front portion of the eye and retina, the inner layer of the eye
• Vitamin C
  • Sources: Citrus fruits such as orange, lemon, tomatoes, and strawberries
  • Effect on the eye: Delay age related diseases such as Cataract and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Vitamin E
  • Sources: Almonds, avocados, and sunflower seeds
  • Effect on the eye: Delay age-related diseases such as Cataract and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Omega 6 + Omega 3 (fatty acids)
  • Sources: Cold water fish
  • Effect on the eye: Lowers the risk of dry eyes, supports the health of retina, the inner layer of the eye
• Lutein + Zeaxanthin
  • Sources: Dark green leafy vegetables such as broccoli, and bright coloured vegetables
  • Effect on the eye: Delay age related diseases such as Cataract and age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Zinc
  • Sources: Beans and legumes
  • Effect on the eye: Support the health of retina, the inner layer of the eye