Eight Foods To Improve Your Eyesight

There are many ways to improve your eyesight like exercising your eyes, taking frequent breaks (the  20-20-20 rule). While all of these will lead to better vision and increased eye strength, still the best way to improve your eyesight is through the foods you eat.

According to a list put together by Sarah Brooks (published on www.sheknow.com here are 8 foods to improve eyesight :

·         Green Vegetables: Packed with vitamins A, B12, C and calcium. Your best bet is to eat as many leafy greens per day as possible like spinach, collard greens, broccoli and kale.

·         Eggs: Protein content of eggs is beneficial to the lens of your eye. The yolk is equally good for you as it helps prevent eye diseases as you age.

·         Garlic: It’s really a super food, garlic helps protect the lens of the eye and can help protect against cataracts and eye disease as you age.

·         Carrot: Carrots contain beta carotene, which is good for the retina and protects against sun damage.

·         Fish: Fish contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in the retina.

·         Nuts:  Though they don't contain as much Omega-3s like fish does, they've been known to help reduce dry eyes and eye disease as you age. So stock up on almonds, cashews and peanuits.

·         Avocados: Contains more Lutein than any other fruit, which improves eyesight by reducing your chances of cataracts and other eye diseases.

·         Dark chocolate: Ummmm. Dark chocolate is good for your vision! It contains flavonoids that protect the blood vessels in your eyes.

Having a comprehensive eye examination on an annual basis is crucial to maintaining proper eye health and can find eye conditions such as glaucoma.  Routine eye exams also can also detect other underlying conditions. If you haven’t had an eye exam in the last year, make sure you drop into 20/20 Eyeglass Superstore’s nearest convenient location in Florida to make an appointment or you can contact us online.