Ways to Maintain Your Eyesight
Diet
Diet plays an indispensable role in maintaining good eyesight. Nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids (DHA), vitamins C, vitamins E, zinc, and lutein could help your visual health and prevent age-related vision loss. Take omega-3 fatty acids for example, our eye, especially the retina, is load with a high concentration of DHA. DHA could aid in photoreceptor membranes fluidity and help to transmit chemical signals to the brain. The substance is also proven protective from dry eyes, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma.
Here are some fabulous foods you should include in your diet for eye-health eating.
- Fish: salmon, trout, herring, tuna, etc.
- Nuts & Seeds: walnuts, almonds, peanuts, pistachio, chia seeds, flaxseed, etc.
- Citrus Fruits: oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, etc.
- Beef: Beef is a good source of zinc. [2]
