| On one hand, common eye diseases (including | | | | of blindness is worthy of particular consideration while |
| cataracts, glaucoma and age related macular | | | | evaluating different nutrients. Flavenoids are believed to |
| degeneration) are quite harmful to eye health and | | | | slow down the progression of AMD effectively. This |
| normal eyesight. On the other hand, the good news is | | | | kind of nutrient can also reduce high blood pressure. |
| that all these conditions are preventable to some | | | | Good sources of this substance include organic |
| extent. There are generally many tips that are | | | | tomatoes, apples and tea. |
| recommended to prevent these eye diseases in | | | | As for cataracts patients, it is necessary to take |
| advance. The public is highly encouraged to wear | | | | foods that are rich in riboflavin. This nutrient is beneficial |
| sunglasses in outdoor environments, retain moisture in | | | | to good vision and offers protection against cataracts. |
| the eyes, use air conditioner only in necessary | | | | Good sources of riboflavin include milk, thick yogurt, |
| conditions, put on anti-glare glasses during computer | | | | soft goat's cheese, almonds, muesli, wheat germ, and |
| tasks, and take enough rest while reading. | | | | eggs, Marmite or Vegemite and so on. Since riboflavin |
| All these aforementioned aspects are necessary to | | | | is sensitive to sunlight, milk and diary products should |
| take good care of the eyes and maintain good | | | | be kept away from sunlight exposure. |
| eyesight. Yet another indispensable factor is nutrition. | | | | A third eye disease is glaucoma. Antioxidants |
| Maintaining eye health requires people to take proper | | | | contained in blueberries, bilberries and other dark |
| nutrients. And it is also important to point out that | | | | berries are widely recommended by doctors for the |
| different beneficial substances included in various | | | | treatment of glaucoma and sight problems caused by |
| foods are suitable for the prevention of specific eye | | | | diabetes. Bilberries can strengthen blood vessels and |
| diseases. | | | | improve the flow of blood to the eyes. |
| Age related macular degeneration as a leading cause | | | | |