Eye health, for some people, means getting corrective lenses once their sight begins to diminish. The problem with this approach is that you are looking to treat a problem, rather than trying to prevent it in the first place. The great thing about your vision is that you can take preventative measures by merely changing your diet. Incorporating some food items that contain specific nutrients may provide your eyes with the building blocks that they require for enhanced vision. So how can you use your diet to boost your eye health?

Lutein

Cataracts are one of the more common eye problems that Australians develop as they age. Nevertheless, not many people are aware that cataracts could be prevented by an increase in lutein in their diet. This compound is associated with minimising the risk of macular degeneration, which in turn means a decreased risk for the development of cataracts. Lutein is abundant in foodstuffs such as leafy vegetables as well as organic eggs.

Vitamin A in conjunction with Zinc

Most people are aware that vitamin A is crucial for their night vision. Without adequate vitamin A in your diet, you may find yourself unable to drive during the night as well as other inconveniences such as trouble reading in low light and more. However, what most people are unaware of is that vitamin A will not be beneficial in their diet if it is not being ingested in conjunction with zinc. Although zinc is not typically at the forefront of people's dietary needs, it is regarded as a helper mineral. This helper function is ensuring that the vitamin A you ingest is successfully transferred to your eyes retinas. Otherwise, the vitamin A would be useless to your vision. So other than eating carrots, you should include foods such as nuts, beans and oysters in your diet too! 

Omega-3 acids

Omega-3 acids are usually associated with enhanced brain function. These fatty acids are also essential in building strong and healthy immune system. Another benefit of omega 3 acids is that they have a prominent role in the development of both visual and retinal function in your eyes. Therefore, it would be a great idea to incorporate it into both your diet as well as that of your children to promote clear vision. The principal source that you can get your omega acids from is fish, but there are also trace elements of this compound in other types of food.

Eventually, even with healthy diets, eye function is likely to decrease, so don't hesitate to reach out to your optometrist as well.