Foods for healthy eyes!

Optometrist & Specialty Contact Lenses Professional located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Fish

Oily fish offer high levels of omega-3. This helps promote better retina health and can prevent dry eyes. Some fish that contain the highest levels of omega-3 are:

  • Tuna
  • Salmon
  • Sardines
  • Anchovies
  • Trout

Nuts, legumes, and seeds

All three categories contain omega-3 and vitamin E. Some of these are:

  • Walnuts
  • Cashews
  • Peanuts
  • Lentils
  • Chia seeds
  • Flax seeds

Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits contain vitamin C. This is an antioxidant which helps to fight age related eye damage. Some of these fruits are:

  • Oranges
  • Lemons
  • Grapefruits

Leafy greens

Leafy greens are rich in antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. These help protect the retina from blue light. Some of these greens are:

  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Collards
  • Broccoli

Carrots

Carrots contain vitamin A and beta-carotene. These help the retina absorb light. Without these or with low quantities, it can lead to dry eye, night blindness, and vision loss. 

Other foods that promote better eye health

  • Eggs
  • Squash
  • Lean meat
  • Red peppers
  • Sweet potatoes

Fish

Oily fish offer high levels of omega-3. This helps promote better retina health and can prevent dry eyes. Some fish that contain the highest levels of omega-3 are:

  • Tuna
  • Salmon
  • Sardines
  • Anchovies
  • Trout

Nuts, legumes, and seeds

All three categories contain omega-3 and vitamin E. Some of these are:

  • Walnuts
  • Cashews
  • Peanuts
  • Lentils
  • Chia seeds
  • Flax seeds

Citrus fruits

Citrus fruits contain vitamin C. This is an antioxidant which helps to fight age related eye damage. Some of these fruits are:

  • Oranges
  • Lemons
  • Grapefruits

Leafy greens

Leafy greens are rich in antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin. These help protect the retina from blue light. Some of these greens are:

  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Collards
  • Broccoli

Carrots

Carrots contain vitamin A and beta-carotene. These help the retina absorb light. Without these or with low quantities, it can lead to dry eye, night blindness, and vision loss. 

Other foods that promote better eye health

  • Eggs
  • Squash
  • Lean meat
  • Red peppers
  • Sweet potatoes

Rancho Cucamonga

11940 East Foothill Blvd, Suite 103
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

Hours Of Operation:

Monday:         9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:        Varies
Wednesday:   9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:       9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:            9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:       Closed
Sunday:         Closed