Help your Eyes

Help! I can't see without my glasses.

Help! I can't be seen without my glasses.



Presently, i rely on my glasses more than ever to carry out my daily activities and move from Point A to B. It is quite worrisome to me. I have decided to make lifestyle adjustments that would help my eyes in the long run.



The eyes are a very delicate part of your body. your eyes require certain nutrients to properly function, just like any other part. Like the rest of your body, your eyes age and can be affected by your lifestyle choices and behaviours.



A part of the eye called the macula (the part of the eye that allows you to see fine details) deteriorates over time, the vision can blur and become less clear.

Other eye conditions are more likely to occur as you get older including cataracts (a clouding over the lens of the eye) and glaucoma (increased eye pressure that damages the nerves in the eye). People with diabetes may develop diabetic retinopathy, which involves changes in the blood vessels that deprive the retina of oxygen. So it is important that we start to care for the eyes as early as possible. We can start with diet.



You may have heard that carrots are good for your eyes, but are there other foods you can add to your diet to support healthy vision?



Foods packed with antioxidants help to protect your eyes from oxidative damage. By eating green, leafy vegetables like spinach. You'll feed your eyes hearty helpings of lutein and zeaxanthin. These two eye-friendly antioxidants have been linked to a decreased risk of cataracts.





Greens supply potent antioxidants and are a healthy addition to any diet, but they're not the only tasty lutein source, eggs also contain lutein. Eggs should however be consumed in moderation because of cholesterol.





Eating 3 or more servings of fruits per day may protect you from a more serious form of macular degeneration.



Get into the swim and go nuts because the specific types of fat in fish and nuts have proven to be protective against the progression of age-related eye problems. High intake of dark meat (high in omega-3 fats) fish, like salmon, sardines, or mackerel, was especially helpful against cataract formation and macular degeneration.





When it comes to carbohydrates and eye health, it's what you don't eat that matters. Some kinds of carbs break down very quickly after you eat them and are distributed through your body as glucose. These quick-release carbs are high on what's called the glycemic index and include foods like white bread, baked potatoes, popcorn, pure sugar, and watermelon. By reducing your intake of these kinds of carbs, you may also reduce your risk of macular degeneration.





And what about carrots? Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, a nutrient our bodies convert to vitamin A, which is crucial for healthy vision. If you eat plenty of colourful fruits and veggies, you should get all the beta-carotene you need.





Keep an eye on your total health. Strive to eat a nutritious and varied diet to avoid cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and other risks that might threaten the health of your eyes.