Good Nutrition Keeps Your Eyes Healthy
Just like the rest of your body, your eyes need fuel. You’ve probably heard that carrots help you see better in the dark. But do you know what specific nutrients your eyes need to stay healthy and work their best for you?
Proactive Eye Care Starts With a Healthy Diet
Did you know a balanced diet can help prevent eye diseases? By eating well, you can keep your eyes healthy and preserve your vision. Here are a few common diseases, and the nutrients that could help keep them at bay.
A Healthy Lifestyle Supports Good Eye Health
In addition to eating a balanced and healthy lifestyle, there are a number of positive lifestyle choices you can make you can make to benefit your vision. Obesity is linked to a number of eye diseases, so exercising regularly can be a big help. Smoking also increases your risk of conditions like age-related macular degeneration and cataracts, so quitting smoking could have a huge impact on the long term health of your eyes.
Shaughnessy Optometry Offer Eye Health Advice and Education
We won’t just care for your eyes; we’ll teach you how to care for your eyes too! Book an appointment and ask our optometrists what vitamins or supplements they recommend to optimise your eye health!