according to the
canadian association of optometrists, three in four causes of vision loss are either treatable or preventable with early intervention. and a big part of prevention and management of eye conditions comes down to nutrition.
nutrition and eye health
the human eye is very vulnerable to damage that is caused by a poor diet, which may increase the body’s state of inflammation.
this explains why the nutrients most strongly associated with good eye health are all
strong antioxidants.
a diet high in these nutrients will protect the eyes from damage over time and very likely decrease the chance of dealing with visual impairment as you age. some worth mentioning are:
vitamin c: this common vitamin is found in richest supply in foods such as citrus fruit, mango, kiwi, strawberries, broccoli, kale, brussels sprout and spinach. vegans and vegetarians should combine vitamin c rich foods with those that are iron-rich, like nuts, seeds, legumes and whole grains to help improve iron absorption.
vitamin e: foods we typically classify as “healthy fats,” such as almonds, sunflower seeds, avocado, trout, shrimp and olive oil, are good sources of vitamin e. broccoli, spinach, kiwi and squash are also sources. many of the foods that are high in both vitamin e and c are also naturally high in potassium, which is useful to fight back against high blood pressure and offers further protection against eye damage.
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