We often tie good nutrition to a well-balanced and healthy diet that promotes strong bones, good muscle tone and nice skin. However, nutrition is about all parts of your body. This includes your eyes, which need specific nutrients and vitamins to perform at their best.
Eat Right to Help Your Sight
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology here are some key nutrients your eyes need, and some readily available foods that contain them:
Nutrient |
Daily Intake
|
Sources |
| Lutein | 10 mg | leafy green vegetables, kale, spinach, collards, corn |
| Omega-3s | 4 grams | cold-water fish (salmon, trout, tuna, halibut) |
| Vitamin A | 700iu/ 900iu | beef liver, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, apricots |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg | oranges & citrus fruits, peppers, strawberries, brussel sprouts |
| Vitamin E | 15 mg | nuts, seeds, avocados, wheat germ, vegetable oils |
| Zeaxanthin | 10 mg | green peas, green beans, broccoli, eggs |
Seek Out High-Quality Supplements
In addition to a healthy and eye-friendly diet, those who have eye conditions such as moderate macular degeneration or dry eye, may want to consider supplements.
If your Focused Eye Care doctor thinks a supplement would be beneficial, they may recommend one, based on careful consideration of all relevant factors and reflective of each patient’s history and age conditions.
We often recommend EyePromise and MacuHealth vision supplements to address these needs
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