Healthy Eye Facts

Borrowed from The Doctors in USAWeekend:
Did you know that spinach can protect your eyes more than carrots? Here are some tips:
1. Eat more leafy greens. These contain lutein & zeaxanthin, nutrients that studies have shown help reduce the risk of chronic eye disease, such as cataracts & age-related macular degeneration. Kale is best, but turnip greens, collards, & spinach are good as well. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, foods rich in Vitamin C, such as citrus fruits & broccoli, Vitamin E found in nuts & vegetable oils, omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon & tuna, & zinc found in beef & legumes, also, help keep your eyes healthy. Carrots that contain Vitamin A can help improve night vision, but more in people who are deficient in that vitamin, which is pretty rare in the U.S.
2. Wear protective sunglasses. Even if it is cloudy out. UV-protection ratings should be checked before buying. Sunglasses should block both UVA & UVB rays & be labeled with UV400 or 100% UV protection according to the AAO. If you have blue eyes, sunglasses are more important. 3. Wear protective eyewear when playing sports. According to the AAO, every 13 minutes, an ER treats sports-related eye injuries. With 1 in 3 sports injuries involving children due to balls, bats, & rackets, which were responsible for over 40% of ER visits for children between 10 & 14.
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