Diet For Vision Problems

It's no secret that human health largely depends on nutrition. And the state of vision is no exception.

It's no secret that human health largely depends on nutrition. And the state of vision is no exception.

After all, if the body lacks vitamins , microelements and necessary nutrients, the organ of vision also lacks them and cannot fully perform its function. Improper nutrition indirectly affects the strength of the eye muscles and the ability of the retina to generate nerve impulses, which affects the image formed by the brain.

That is why a balanced diet becomes part of the treatment for vision problems, along with the means prescribed by the doctor.

With eye diseases, the emphasis in the diet is, first of all, on food of plant origin, rich in vitamins and microelements.

Important nutrients for the eyes

Vitamin A is very important for vision. It is part of the light-sensitive substance in the retina. A lack of vitamin A is associated with vision problems such as rapid eye fatigue, "chicken blindness", increased sensitivity to bright light, frequent hives, conjunctivitis, iritis, corneal ulcers, a decrease in the thickness of the cornea and degeneration of the optic nerve.

The main sources of vitamin A: carrots, pumpkin, sea buckthorn, sweet pepper, green onions, parsley, broccoli, apricots, apples, rose hips, oats, sorrel, cod liver and beef liver, fat-rich dairy products, egg yolk. At the same time, it is better to eat carrots with fats, because this way the assimilation of carotene (from which the body synthesizes vitamin A) takes place much more actively.

Bringing the balance of vitamins of group B helps to fight such problems as impaired vision at dusk and at night, ruptures in the small blood vessels of the eyes, burning in the eyes, impaired color recognition, cataracts, diseases of the retina and optic nerve (B-2), twitching eyes, rapid eye fatigue (B-6), lacrimation (B-12).

Apples, cereals, yeast, milk, cottage cheese, eggs, nuts, meat, liver are rich in vitamin B-2. The main sources of vitamin B-6 are yeast, milk, cabbage, liver, wheat germ and grains, egg yolk, fish. Vitamin B-12 can be found in egg yolks, milk, cheese, cheese, meat, liver, fish. Beet promotes vitamin assimilation.

Weakening of vision due to a decrease in the tone of the eye muscles is associated with a lack of vitamin C. This vitamin is rich in rose hips, rowan fruits, citrus fruits, spinach, sorrel, white cabbage.

Myopia and convergent strabismus help to correct large doses of vitamin E. It is found in vegetable oil, sprouted cereals, nuts, legumes, animal oils, milk, liver, meat, eggs.

The optimal set of substances for the nutrition of the retina is contained in blueberries. Due to the content of anthocyanins, blueberries improve blood supply to the retina, restore damaged areas and improve visual acuity. Blueberries can be eaten both fresh and prepared from them in dishes that are good for eyesight.

Inexplicable, at first glance, vision impairment may be caused by a lack of iron. Its sources are meat, liver, poultry, fish, oysters, legumes, sprouted wheat, dried apricots, nuts, plum juice, brown and wholemeal bread, greens, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.

When cataracts are detected in the early stages, it is advisable to use products rich in iodine - seafood, beets, tomatoes, spinach, persimmons, apples, buckwheat and millet cereals, walnuts and pine nuts, dairy products.

In the treatment of conjunctivitis, photophobia, lacrimation, useful products rich in calcium. Calcium is better absorbed in the presence of vitamins D, C, polyunsaturated fatty acids and lactose. The main sources of calcium are dairy products. Other sources are green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, legumes.

Phosphorus actively participates in the process of assimilation of vitamins necessary for vision. In turn, phosphorus is assimilated only when properly combined with calcium. Their optimal combination is found in fatty cheese and hazelnuts, close to optimal - in beets, carrots, cabbage.

Chromium deficiency can worsen vision problems. Chromium is necessary for the normal operation of the neurons of the retina, which are responsible for the sensation of light and color. Beef liver, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy products, pearl barley, rye flour products, wheat germ, cheese, legumes, nuts, corn oil will enrich the diet with chromium.

Thus, the best products for eye health are blueberries, carrots, spinach, rose hips, sprouted grains, fish, seafood, apricots, cabbage, nuts. They should occupy an important place in the diet of a person with vision problems.

What products should be limited?

In case of vision problems, it is recommended to limit the consumption of certain foods:

• salty food. An excess of salt in the body causes moisture retention, resulting in increased intraocular pressure.
• meat and eggs. Abuse of these products causes deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels, including vessels that supply blood to the eyes.
• alcohol. Under the influence of alcohol, blood vessels first expand, then their spasm occurs. As a result of the spasm, the vessels of the eyes are the first to suffer. In addition, alcohol slows down the absorption and assimilation of vitamin B2.
• products with harmful food additives (semi-finished products, sweet carbonated drinks, candies, sauces). They have a negative effect on the cells of the retina.

An important component of a rational diet for vision problems - its principles must be followed regularly.