Vitamins for the eyes

An unbalanced diet can have serious consequences on eye health, as it raises the risk of developing serious diseases such as cataracts or macular degeneration. Foods rich in antioxidants and arytenoids help preserve the health and proper functioning of the eyes.

Eye health is closely link to food, as unbalanced diets affect both eyes to the muscles and blood vessels that surround them. Several studies have shown that antioxidants can help prevent and delay the onset of vision problems.

"The fact of a proper diet can improve vision by up to 30 percent. The most recommended foods are those that contain vitamins A, E, C, B2 (riboflavin) and lateen. Among the less desirable are red meat, alcohol, meats and those with high levels of saturated fat, "says Dr. Jose Antonio Prego, IMQ ophthalmologist and director of Vision, Madrid.

Vitamin A, found in dairy products, eggs, fish, liver, helps maintain healthy conjunctiva, a transparent membrane covering the anterior portion of the eyeball, and contributes to the formation of rodopsin, sensitive reddish pigment light that is in the retinal rods.

The C, E, and B2 vitamins, in turn, have a positive impact on the lens, conjunctiva favor and decrease the risk of cataracts. Foods rich in these vitamins are papaya, kiwi, citrus, vegetable oils, and nuts.

Finally, lute in appears to be one of the best partners in preventing macular degeneration. This substance belongs to the group of arytenoids and is to found in spinach and egg yolk.

More protection

To protect the eyes is not enough to eat a healthy diet. It is important to avoid the risk factors, such as "solar radiation, which can be very harmful to the ocular tissues. Other factors undoubtedly affect the health of the eyes are loaded environments, smoke, snuff, excessive heat, and cold. Also detrimental to keep your eyes on the same point as the computer screen or TV, for a long time, or work with bad lighting. "

It is also advisable to perform eye exercises, because "strengthen the orbital muscles and delay presbyopia. They also help ease eye and properly lubricate the eye. "

The Essentials

• Calcium strengthens the sclera
• Vitamins B2, B12 and folic acid: protect the conjunctiva
• Vitamin A helps maintain the cornea in perfect condition
• Vitamins C, E, and B2 are beneficial to the crystal
• Chromium improves the functioning of the ciliary muscle
• Vitamin B complex: youth power of the macula