What are the Best Foods for Your Eyes?

Did you know that there are foods that can and will help your eyes? There are a variety of foods that are good for your teeth including: many fruits and vegetables, meats, and even grains. There are so many types of food that you can eat for your eyes. A variety of food can be good for your diet also. Like William Cowper said “variety is the spice of life.” Even if you don’t eat a variety of food for your eyes. Eat a variety because it will improve your life.

Everyone knows that carrots are good for your eyes but there are many other veggies that will improve your eyesight as well. Raw bell peppers, broccoli, and brussel sprouts are also great for your eyes. Sunflower seeds and Nuts are also a great source that will help your eyes. One food that is good for your eyes that surprised me is Salmon and poultry. There are many kinds of food that will help your eyes. All of these foods will help your eyes but what exactly does food do for your eyes? 

These foods are very high in vitamins C and E. Vitamin C and E reduce the risk for cortical and nuclear cataracts. Cortical and nuclear cataracts can affect the amount of light let into your eye. These are serious and it is easy to prevent them. Just make sure you are eating the foods that will help your eyes.

Here at Utah Valley Eye Center we are happy to help with any of your eye needs. We offer many operations and services such as Lasik surgery, Provo Eyelid Surgery, and many vision corrections. We are always here and always ready to help just give us a call and we’ll be happy to assist you.