Food for good eyesight – what to eat

Did you know there are certain types of food you should be eating to help you improve your eye health to help you take better care of your vision/eyesight. Here at Optical, your local mobile optician, we’ve compiled a list of the Best Food for good eyesight to help support/boost your eyesight and eye health and we will let you know why these are important to help protect your eyes.

Fish is packed with omega-3 fatty acids

We would recommend a regular meal containing oily fish, i.e. fish that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and rich with fish oils, such as salmon, tuna and trout.

Studies have shown that consuming these oils are supposed to help with dry eyes and can protect against cataracts and macular degeneration.

Citrus fruits are jam packed with vitamin C

Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. Just like vitamin E, vitamin C which acts as an antioxidant to fight age-related eye damage/eye diseases such as cataracts. They are also good for the blood vessels in your eyes. A fresh fruit salad including lemons, oranges and grapefruits will give you a big boost of vitamin C.

Dark, Leafy Greens are great for eyes

Leafy green vegetables are rich in both lutein and zeaxanthin (important plant pigments for healthy eyes) which if eaten regularly can help stem the development of age related macular degeneration. They are also a great source of vitamin C. The next time you are at the supermarket buy some kale, spinach, and collard greens, to gain these benefits.

Sunflower seeds & nuts help keep your eyes healthy

These small snacks can help improve your eyesight when eaten regularly. They can do this because they are picked with high levels of omega-3s and are a great source of vitamin E too. Sunflower seeds and nuts can help keep the eyes healthy and help prevent age-related damage.