Since we are in our childhood, teachers and parents have told us that doing eye exercises is good for our eyes. Besides, we are always taught that we must read books with proper sitting position. Furthermore, foods have a great influence on eyesight. A reasonable diet means lower morbidity of eye disease.

Foods contain lots of nutrition as protein, vitamins, fatty acids and some microelement. They are of great help in protecting eyes.

Rhodopsin is consisted of protein, so protein supplements are essential. Eggs are rich for cysteine, amino acids, and sulfur. As well, soy is abundant with protein. Besides, it’s low in fat which is good for eyesight, too.

Vitamins are indispensable. Red and orange foods like apricots and cantaloupe are full of vitamin A. The importance of Vitamin C and E supplements is obvious, too. A recent research shows that the likelihood women who take Vitamin C tablets getting ill is 64 percents lower than those who do not take Vitamin C. And those who take Vitamin E reduce the chance of morbidity by 50 percents.

Essential fatty acids are also required by your body. They contribute to forming cell membranes of eyes. So take more fish or flaxseed oil. They are rich for essential fatty acids.

Zinc can slow down the cause and development of age related macular degeneration (AMD). Therefore, taking zinc tablets when you are lack for it.

Another kind of nutrition is also quite important. Anthocyanosides can make capillaries stronger and bring more about rhodopsin. Bilberry jam is of this kind. Lutein can protect the macula where eyesight forms. And many foods are rich for lutein such as spinach, broccoli, citrus, brussel sprouts, corn, egg yolk, collards, and kale. Zeaxanthin is needed, too. You can eat collard greens, spinach and broccoli to get this nutrition.

Some inconspicuous foods are also in line. For example, Peppermint is good for eyesight. Cold water fish is very beneficial, too.

Have a balanced diet, and you’ll be away from glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye diseases.

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