Nutrition influences eye health
Nutrition can influence your eye health. Below is a handy table summarizing the research on nutrition and eye health from a newsletter that went out to our patients. Click here for the full newsletter.
Nutrition and benfits for the Eye table
| VITAMIN | BENEFITS | FOUND IN |
| Vitamin A | May prevent night blindness & dry eyes | Spinach, Kale, Sweet Potatoes, Mangoes, Milk, Eggs |
| Vitamin C | May reduce risk of macular degeneration & cataracts | Oranges, Strawberries, Grapefruit, Kale, Broccoli, Bell Peppers |
| Vitamin D | May reduce risk of macular degeneration & cataracts | Oranges, Orange Juice, Milk, Mushrooms, Eggs, Cheese |
| Vitamin E | May reduce risk of advanced AMD | Almonds, Hazelnuts, Sunflower Seeds |
| Beta-Carotene | May slow macular degeneration | Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Kale |
| Bioflavonoids (Flavonoids) | May protect against cataracts and macular degeneration | Berries, Grapes, Apples, Cherries, Citrus Fruits, Legumes |
| Omega 3 Fatty Acids | Helps with dry eyes | Avocadoes, Flaxseed, Walnuts |
| Carotenoids | May help protect your eyes from blue light May reduce risk of macular degeneration | Lettuce, Carrots, Tomatoes, Squash, Watermelon, Grapefruit, Apricots |