Retinopathy

Under retinopathy is meant a group of inflammatory diseases that affect the retina. There are different types: diabetic, premature, hypertensive, in diseases of the circulatory system, radiation.

Useful foods for retinopathy

Proper and complete nutrition should be mandatory for people suffering from such a health problem. It is necessary to pay attention to products containing vitamins A, B, C, P, E, PP, folic acid, because they support the normal functioning of the eyes and in particular the retina. Also useful are: copper, zinc , selenium, chromium - they are part of the eye tissues, restoring and improving metabolism in them.

• The menu should include liver (pork, beef and chicken), cream, butter, melted cheese, cottage cheese, broccoli, white brined cheese, oysters, seaweed , fish oil, egg yolks, milk, avocado, peppers, melons, mangoes, eel because of the content of vitamin A in them. This vitamin is necessary for retinal health because it participates in the recovery and metabolic processes in the body, prevents chicken blindness, helps the formation of rhodopsin in the eyes, necessary for light perception, prevents dry eyes and vision loss
• It is important to consume blueberries, rose hips, citrus fruits, sauerkraut, fresh potatoes, blackcurrants, peppers, kiwis, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, garlic, horseradish, viburnum. They contain vitamin C , which strengthens the walls of blood vessels, reduces the fragility of capillaries in diabetic retinopathy, and also helps reduce intraocular pressure.
• The intake of cherries, plums, cranberries, eggplants, grapes, red wine contributes to the intake of bioflavonoids in the body. They are especially useful for the eyes, as they strengthen the walls of blood vessels and improve microcirculation, also reduce the incidence of diabetic retinopathy.
• Walnuts, sunflower oil, butter, spinach, hazelnuts, almonds, peanuts, pistachios, rosehips, dried apricots, eel, spinach, sorrel, squid, salmon, prunes, oatmeal, barley - saturate the body with vitamin E . It accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissues, reduces the increased permeability of capillaries, reduces the risk of developing eye diseases and helps the formation of connective tissue fibers.
• The body is enriched with vitamin B2 if you consume pine nuts, almonds, mushrooms, duck leg, melted cheese, mackerel, spinach, cottage cheese, rose hips. This vitamin protects the retina from the effects of ultraviolet rays, increases visual acuity, contributes to tissue renewal.
• Milk, cottage cheese, leafy vegetables and green spices, white cabbage - contain calcium , which strengthens the eye tissues.
• Liver of animals and fish, brain, pumpkin - they contain zinc, which protects the eyes from painful changes.
• Peas, egg yolk, spinach, lettuce, sweet peppers - these products give the body lutein, which accumulates in the retina and protects the eyes from disease.
• Liver, beans, spinach, walnuts, broccoli, almonds, peanuts, leeks, barley, mushrooms - contain vitamin B9 (folic acid), involved in the production of new cells.
• Citrus fruits, apricots, buckwheat, cherries, rose hips, blackcurrants, lettuce, grapefruit peel - enrich the body with vitamin P, which in turn strengthens blood vessels and capillaries.
• Pine nuts, peanuts, cashews, pistachios, turkey, chicken, goose, beef, rabbit, squid, salmon, sardines, mackerel, pike, tuna, peas, wheat, liver are sources of vitamin PP, which is needed to provide normal vision and blood supply to the organs.
• Shrimp, liver, pasta, rice, buckwheat, oats, beans, pistachios, walnuts - in these products there is honey , involved in the processes of tissue formation, and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
• The liver of birds and animals, eggs, corn, rice, wheat, peas, almonds contain selenium , which improves the perception of light through the retina.
• Chromium is found in tuna, liver, mackerel, herring, salmon, flounder, carp. This element protects against diabetes and the development of diabetic retinopathy.
• Manganese deficiency can also be a cause of the disease. It can be obtained by consuming peanuts, almonds, walnuts, liver, apricots, pasta, mushrooms.

Harmful products in retinopathy

• Salty foods, as well as excess salt, interfere with the excretion of fluids from the body, as a result of which they contribute to increased intraocular pressure.
• Sweet carbonated drinks, rusks, candies are not desirable for consumption due to the high content of harmful food additives in them and due to the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.
• Alcohol is harmful because it can cause spasms of blood vessels, especially the thin ones that feed the eyes.
• Excessive consumption of meat and eggs is also harmful because these products affect cholesterol and can lead to blockage of blood vessels, including those of the eyes.