
Most people have heard that carrots are good for their eyes, but do you know that other foods help protect vision and prevent eye disease? The National Eye Institute and other vision experts note that a healthy diet is an important factor in eye health. Researchers have found that certain nutrients with antioxidant properties are beneficial. These include carotenoid compounds such as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, and vitamins C and E. Zinc and omega-3 fatty acids are also important for eye health.
Mayo Clinic eye and nutrition experts offer the following lists to help you choose foods for better eye health:
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