6 Best Foods For Your Eyes Eye care is important. Try these tips
to keep your vision and general eye health in tip top shape.
We've got a pretty serious problem here in the U.S. when it
comes to our eyes. Estimates suggest that 21 million Americans
have some sort of functional vision problem or eye condition,
and vision loss is among the top 10 disabilities in adults in
the U.S. While some problems are more serious and not
preventable, there are things that can be done to promote good,
general eye health, and eating well is one of them. Studies have
suggested that getting a high dose of nutrients like lutein,
Omega 3 fatty acids and lycopene can help lower your risk of
developing macular degeneration by up to 25 percent. And experts
say the potential benefits don't stop there. "Eating well
affects the entire body," said Judy Caplan, a registered
dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics. "The same foods that have a preventive effect on the
eyes will also positively affect other bod