A Healthy Diet for Healthy Eyes
The following dietary advice should be followed if your Urban Eyewear optometrist has noticed macular changes in your eyes. Please consult your doctor if you have dietary restrictions.
- Eat plenty of fresh dark-green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli. Five servings a day is recommended.
- Eat plenty of orange-coloured fruits and vegetables including oranges, mangoes, tomatoes, carrots. Two servings a day is recommended.
- Eat fish at least three times a week as it is rich in omega-3.
- Eat plenty of nuts, especially walnuts, Brazil nuts, and almonds. Peanuts, however, are not as beneficial.
- Eat sufficient lean red meat and mussels as they are rich in zinc.
- Use cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil for cooking and avoid using vegetable oil.
- Avoid processed foods which may contain unhealthy oils.
A good diet and regular visits to your Urban Eyewear optometrist can preserve your vision twice as long!
In addition, if you have been diagnosed with macular degeneration the following tips can help preserve your vision for longer.
- Quit smoking, as it is the number one risk factor for macular degeneration.
- Wear good UV protection when outdoors.
- See your general practitioner regularly to monitor and control your blood pressure,blood sugar level and blood cholesterol level.
- Exercise regularly.
Depending on the severity of your condition, your Urban Eyewear optometrist may also give you an Amsler Grid to be viewed with each eye regularly. Please see us immediately if you notice any distortions as this is an emergency. Furthermore, your Urban Eyewear optometrist may recommend dietary supplements such as Blackmore MacuVision and/or Blackmore LuteinVision.
Remember to visit your Urban Eyewear optometrist regularly. |
