Health: Here some nutrition for healthy eyes; May Boost children’s vision

A low-fat diet, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains is beneficial not only for the eyes, but also for the heart and other parts of the body. The eyes depend on the small arteries of the body, like the heart depends on the large arteries.

New Delhi: Nowadays, the problem of children and youth wearing glasses at an early age is increasing rapidly. The main reason for this is our bad lifestyle, hours of screen time and lack of nutrition. Not only medicines, but a balanced diet is also very important to maintain eyesight and avoid glasses.

According to the report of the American Society of Ophthalmology, a low-fat diet, a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains is beneficial not only for the eyes, but also for the heart and other parts of the body. The eyes depend on the small arteries of the body, like the heart depends on the large arteries. Keeping these arteries healthy improves the functioning of the eyes.

Vitamin A and its sources essential for the eyes

Vitamin A is considered the most important nutrient for maintaining eyesight. It helps the retina in the process of converting light into images and also protects the eyes from dryness.

Major sources of vitamin A

Carrots
Sweet potatoes
Melon
Apricots
Green leafy vegetables
Carrots are called 'eye tonic' because they contain beta-carotene, which converts into vitamin A in the body.

[Image: Vitamin A, symbolic photo (Source-Google)]

Vitamin A, symbolic photo (Source-Google)

Foods rich in vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from free radicals. It helps in cell repair, growth and reducing age-related eye problems.

Best sources of vitamin C

Oranges
Tangerines
Grapes
Lemons
Peach
Red capsicum
Tomatoes
Strawberries
By including these foods in your daily diet, eyes can be kept healthy for a long time.

Other useful tips

Drink enough water so that the eyes remain hydrated.

Limit the use of mobile, laptop etc.

After every 20 minutes of screen time, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds (20–20–20 rule).

Get your eyes checked regularly.

Disclaimer

This article is based on general health information and is not a substitute for any medical advice. Dynamite News does not make any claim regarding the information given in this article. For any serious eye problem, consult a specialist doctor. All the information given here is based on research and reports.