Conjunctivitis
Author: Mark Velov
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Last Updated:
January 27, 2026
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In conjunctivitis, nutrition should strengthen the immune system and foods should be rich in vitamins.
Conjunctivitis is an inflammatory process in the conjunctiva (eye mucosa). The reasons for its appearance can be different: viruses, bacteria, fungi, allergies and others.
With such a health problem , proper and healthy eating can improve the condition of the eyes, cleanse the conjunctiva and strengthen the immune system.
This will help vitamins A and D, which are contained in fatty fish, eel, sea cabbage, oysters, cod liver, vegetable fats, flaxseed, sesame, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, dairy products (cheese, butter , cottage cheese, cream), chicken eggs, garlic, viburnum fruits.
Read more about vitamin A and vitamin D, as well as our materials "How to feed the eyes" and "Nutrition in eye diseases".
Harmful and dangerous foods for conjunctivitis:
- too salty foods and foods - they cause dry eyes and severe burning is possible;
- alcoholic beverages - excessive intake leads to inability to absorb eye vitamins such as riboflavin.
- coffee - overdosing on the tonic leads to constriction of the eye's blood vessels and impaired blood supply to the eyes;
- protein - large amounts are the cause of constipation, which in turn contributes to the formation of toxins in the body and increases intraocular pressure;
- confectionery - slag accumulates, which prevents the entry of the required amount of vitamins;
- pasta - their excessive consumption is harmful because they contain a large amount of starch, which adversely affects the work of the eyeball and the condition of the retina;
- all products containing additives with code E - chips, sauces, carbonated drinks, etc.
All of these foods worsen the condition of the eyes and conjunctivitis can become chronic or progress to the cornea of the eye.