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January 27, 2026
In eye diseases such as farsightedness, plant foods that contain vitamins (especially vitamins A, C and B) and trace elements are recommended.
Hyperopia or farsightedness is a visual impairment in which the image of close objects (up to 30 cm) is focused behind the retina and leads to blurring (blurring) of the perceived image.
Many modern medical scientists emphasize in their research that nutrition is directly related to the state of human vision. In eye diseases, plant foods that contain vitamins (especially vitamins A, C and B) and trace elements are recommended.
Products rich in vitamin A (Axerophthol): cod and animal liver, egg yolk, butter, cream, fish oil. The vitamin is synthesized by the body from carotene (provitamin A): carrots, buckthorn, sweet peppers, sorrel, raw spinach, apricots, rowan, lettuce. Axerophthol is part of the retina and its photosensitive substance. Insufficient amount leads to decreased vision (especially in the dark and at dusk). Excess vitamin in the body can cause irregular breathing, liver damage, salt deposits in the joints, spasms.
Products with increased content of vitamin B (in particular, B 1, B 6, B 2, B 12) contribute to maintaining and restoring the health of the optic nerve, normalize metabolism (including the lens and cornea of the eye), " burn "carbohydrates, prevent rupture of small blood vessels.
Products rich in vitamin C (ascorbic acid): dried rose hips, viburnum, red peppers, spinach, sorrel, red carrots, tomatoes, white cabbage.
Proteins are found in white lean meat (chicken, rabbit), fish, beef, veal, dairy products, egg whites, soy milk, tofu.
Foods containing phosphorus, iron: heart, brain, beans, green vegetables, rye bread.
Products with potassium: vinegar, apple juice, honey, celery, potatoes, parsley, melons, green onions, oranges, raisins, dried apricots, sunflower oil, corn, olive oil, soybean oil, also peanuts.
Improper nutrition worsens the condition of the eye muscles, leading to the inability of the retina to generate nerve impulses.
Products not suitable for consumption: alcohol, tea, coffee, refined white sugar, demineralized and vitamin-free food, bread, canned and smoked products, white flour, jam, chocolate, pastries and other confectionery.