Tips for Healthy Eyes

Of course you want to maintain your eye health so that you can see clearly and minimize the use of glasses and/or contacts. There are health conditions that can affect your vision and noticing a change in your vision can be an early warning sign. If you suspect this is the case, see a doctor as soon as possilbe. Here are some tips for maintaining health eyes.

Reduce Screen Time

Just like sitting too long is bad for your health, looking at computer or phone screens, can be bad for your eye health. Just like taking a short walk is a good way to break up long stretches of sitting, moving your eyes away from the phone/computer screen can help protect your eyes. Increasting the distance between your eyes and the screen can also help.

Healthy Diet

Eating too much sugar, unhealthy processed foods and carbonated beverages, all contribute to inflammation and can negatively impact your eyes. Eating foods with too much omega-6 fat can also negatively impact your health. Omega-6 facts are most commonly found in oils that are created using extreme pressure and temperature like canola, soy, and corn oil. Your body, including your eyes, needs healthy omega-3 fats for optimal health. The more you can eat freshly preapared fruits, vegetables, and healthy protein, the less inflammation you'll have.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A is important for your eye health. The phytonutrient that most commonly is found in yellow and orange plants foods, gets converted to vitamin A when you eat it. Carrots, peppers, swwet potatoes, and cantalope are the most common vegetables that can help optimize your vision. They also contain lutein and zeaxanthin which promotes eye health.

Vitamin C

Your body uses vitamin C for many important functions, including supporting healthy blood vessels. Your blood vessels run throughout your body including in your eyes. Your body also uses vitamin C to maintain healthy immune function and to produce collagen.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation and supports healthy blood pressure. Like vitamin C, it contributes positively to healthy blood vessels which are also in your eyes. Good sources of vitamin E are peanuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds.

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