Top 3 Foods For Eye Health

1.Leafy Greens

Spinach, kale, collard greens, chard, and mustard greens are all packed with lutein and zeaxanthin, types of carotenoids—pigments that give fruits and veggies their spectrum of colors and that are full of antioxidants. Both lutein and zeaxanthin may reduce the risk of chronic eye disease, including cataracts and age-related macular degeneration. Most leafy greens also contain vitamins A, C, and E.

2.Nuts
Don’t pass up that bowl of peanuts or pistachios. In addition to all the other nutrients they provide, all nuts are packed with vitamin E. In fact, it takes only one handful of almonds to provide half of your daily vitamin E requirement. Vitamin E has been shown to protect cells in the eye, according to the American Optometric Association. It also may reduce the risk of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

3.Seafood
particularly oily fish like tuna, salmon, mackerel, and trout, are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats promote retinal health and may help prevent dry eyes. Zinc is another important component of eye health. This essential trace mineral—found in a range of seafood—is highly concentrated in the eye, and deficiencies of zinc have been linked to poor vision, according to the AOA. Seafood also contains astaxanthin, another antioxidant that gives some seafood its reddish pigment. This super nutrient has also been shown to protect against diseases such as age-related macular degeneration.