Research suggests that antioxidants reduce your risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Specific antioxidants can have additional benefits as well; for example, vitamin A protects against blindness, and vitamin C may play a role in preventing or alleviating glaucoma.

Essential fatty acids appear to help the eye in a variety of ways, from alleviating symptoms of dry eye syndrome to guarding against macular damage. There is a growing body of evidence that conditions like Diabetes, and Glaucoma can also be helped by nutritional therapy.

In general, you should eat plenty of green, leafy vegetables, two servings of fish per week, some nuts and some yellow or orange fruits and vegetables. Bon appétit!

HMD Opticians have dietary supplements available to purchase if you think you are not meeting these nutritional needs.

All our Optometrists are well versed in nutritional therapy, not all Vitamins etc are suitable for everyone; please ask us before starting on nutrition therapy. If you have any questions please contact your local practice and see what we can do for you.

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