LASIK Eye Center of Silicon Valley - Dr. Gary Kawesch

A diet that is high in saturated fats and sugar does not supply the antioxidants required for good eye health and creates substances that put your eye health at risk. The most important way to ensure good eye health is to eat a nutritious diet full of fruits and vegetables, fish, herbs and spices that contain vitamins, carotenoids, minerals and essential fatty acids for your eyes.

The choices you can make to provide excellent antioxidants to support healthy eyes include green vegetables like broccoli, green beans, spinach, peas, and carrots, corn, celery and leafy lettuces. Sweet potatoes and yams, tomatoes and fruits such as dried apricots, blueberries, cantaloupe and lemons are also included on the must have list. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices are an excellent source of antioxidants as well.

Salmon, albacore tuna, mackerel and sardines and herbs like dill, oregano and parsley also provide a great source of what your eyes need to stay healthy. To get the greatest benefit from these foods, make sure you buy the freshest foods you can find as they have more antioxidants and nutrients available.

To learn more about how a healthy and nutritious diet can improve your eye health, please contact Dr. Gary Kawesch of the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today to schedule a consultation to discuss how you can do more to improve your eye health with the knowledgeable professionals on staff.