We’ve all heard the saying, ‘You are what you eat!’
A healthy diet can be more than just supportive of maintaining a protecting the health of the body as a whole.
The foods that you choose to eat affect and support each individual organ in the body in different ways!
One of the most common types of foods that can potentially improve vision and the health of the eyes, are orange vegetables such as carrots and sweet potatoes!
However, there are many more foods and food groups that can support the health of the eyes.
Dark leafy greens, such as spinach and kale, can provide protection of the macula which is the part of the retina at the back of the eye that can begin to degenerate in older age and lead to blurred vision or loss of vision.
Purple foods such as grapes and blueberries are antioxidant foods that can help to support the clarity of the lenses of the eyes.
However, it doesn’t stop at just vegetables when it comes to eating a diet that may improve the health of your eyes!
We are lucky enough to live on Kaua’i with access to an abundance of fresh fish, which is a great source for healthy Omega-3s that can support the hydration and lubrication of the eyes!
While supplementing some of the essential vitamins and minerals that support the health of the eyes can be a way to improve your health, it is always best to go straight to the source and get the potential health benefits directly from the actual foods in your diet!
There are many things you can do to help support your overall eye health and vision such as eating a healthy diet, maintaining a proper eye care and hygiene routine, and getting plenty of rest at night.
It's important to do everything you can to support your vision and to keep your eyes healthy and functional, as you age.
As you grow older, you may begin to experience common eye related issues such as farsightedness, low vision, and macular degeneration which if left untreated can progress to blurred or even complete loss of vision.
If you experience any of these issues or symptoms in your eyesight, experience dryness, redness or discomfort, or even have temporary loss of vision, it is important to remember to see your eye doctor and get your eyes checked immediately.
At Punzal Vision our friendly and professional staff will help you to navigate all of your eye care and eyewear needs, and provide the latest improvements in technology to help support the health and longevity of your vision as you age!
Give us a Call at (808) 278-8383 or click the button to below to Schedule An Appointment online!
We look forward to SEEing you soon!
