Diet for short sight

Diet for short sight

A diet rich in proteins and vitamins helps in maintaining eye health. Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables enriched with vitamins A, C and E. These vitamins are known to improve and protect eye sight and general eye health.




Fruits and vegetables such as -- strawberries, oranges, and broccoli are endowed with huge amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants. Regular intake of these foods helps in reducing pressure in Glaucoma and trims down the risk of cataracts. Where as Vitamin A present in, sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and green leafy vegetables help in improving eye sight.


  On the flip side vitamin A deficiency may lead to poor vision and even blindness in extreme cases.  Replenish your diet with vitamin A enriched foods to improve night vision and reduce risk of cataracts and night blindness. Include nuts in your diet.  Vitamin E is found in hazelnuts and almonds. Gulp down a spoonful of cod liver oil every day to improve eyesight.

The Indian gooseberry herb is highly beneficial in preserving the eye sight.
 It is an excellent and rich source of Vitamin C. You should extract the gooseberry fruits into juice as the Vitamin C value increases in the hydrated form. Take half a cup of gooseberry juice every morning for about two months.