Improve Your Eye Health by Eating Right with your West Des Moines, IA Optometrist

Most people have heard that if they eat their carrots they will see better at night, and many people see the idea of a direct connection with eating and improved vision as a fairy tale to get kids to eat better. The fact is that there is a connection between good health choices and eye health. At Lock Family Eyecare we want our patients in and around the area to know that there are things they can do right in their own kitchen to improve eye health, using fresh produce found right here in West Des Moines. 

How Fruits and Vegetables Affect Your Sight

• According to Fruits and Veggies More Matters, eating plenty of fruits and veggies reduces the risk of certain diseases and cancers. This includes eye disease. 
• According to WebMD vegetables rich in Lutein, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C are all effective in warding off age-related eye disease such as macular degeneration. These can be found in green leafy vegetables, citrus, and other fruits. 
• You should eat your colors. Bright bold veggies like tomatoes and peppers have been indicated in the improvement of eye health and vision.
• Eating carrots for eye health is not just a myth. This is due to beta-carotene, which is vital for digesting Vitamin A. Deficiencies in Vitamin A are the leading causes of blindness in some countries. So eat up those carrots!
• It's not just fruits and veggies that can improve your eye health, Omega 3 Fatty Acids that are found in fish are a great way to fuel your brain and lubricate your eyes. In fact, this supplement is recommended for people with dry eye syndrome. 

Contact Lock Family Eyecare in West Des Moines, IA For an Appointment

Remember that "More Matters" when it comes to eating your fruits and veggies for eye health and overall wellness. Call today to schedule your optometry appointment with us at Lock Family Eyecare. We proudly serve West Des Moines, IA, and the surrounding areas.