5 Ways to Improve Your Eyesight

Keep reading to learn other ways you can improve your vision.

@A few other nutrients are also keys to improving eyesight. #Among them are lutein and zeaxanthin, which are carotenoids found in the retina. #You can also find them in leafy green vegetables, broccoli, zucchini, and eggs.

#Lutein and zeaxanthin can also be taken in supplement form. #These carotenoids help protect the macula by improving pigment density in that part of the eye, and absorbing #ultraviolent and blue light.

#Vitamins A, C, and E, as well as the mineral zinc, contain #antioxidants that can help prevent macular degeneration. It’s a condition in which the macula #the part of the eye that controls central vision deteriorates.

#Food sources for these important nutrients include a variety of colorful #vegetables and fruits, such as:

Carrots
Red
Peppers
Broccoli
Spinach
Strawberries
Sweet
Potato
Citrus

Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and flaxseed, are also recommended for better eye health.

#Whether you’re playing racquetball, #working in your garage, or doing a science experiment in school, it’s vital that you protect your eyes with appropriate eyewear.

#Tough, protective #eyewear is essential if there is a risk of chemicals, #sharp objects, or materials such as wood shavings, metal shards, or even a stray elbow during a basketball game, #entering your eye.

#Many protective #goggles are made with a type of polycarbonate, which is about 10 times tougher than other forms of plastic.

Your eyes work hard during the day and need a break now and then. The strain can be especially intense if you work at a computer for long stretches at a time. To ease the strain, follow the 20-20-20 rule.

That means every 20 minutes, you should stop staring at your computer and look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.