YOUR EYES AND YOUR DIET

As it does with every other part of your body, your diet affects your eyes.  Everything we put in our mouths affects the body whether for the good or for the bad.  Below is a list of foods that are good for your eyes.

• The following list of foods are rich in vitamin A which is important to keeping the eyes moist and wards off infection:  carrots, milk, cheeses, egg yolk, and liver.
• The following foods are rich in lutein, an antioxidant that helps our eyes discern contrast and color:  kale, spinach, broccoli.  Isn't it interesting that the antioxidant that helps our eyes with color is found in the colorful green vegetables?
• The following foods are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that help lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration and help to counteract dry eyes:  fish, nuts, and olive oil.

Doctors recommend seeing an optometrist or ophthalmologist on a regular basis so any eye disease problems can be detected early.  It is very important to take good care of your eyes.  Diabetics, such as myself, should see an ophthalmologist.