Top 10 Eye Nutrients: Foods and Nutrients that Fight Eye Disease

05/06/20 • 5 min

Natural Eye Care with Dr. Marc Grossman, Holistic Optometrist

Did you know that certain nutrients can help improve eye health? Dr. Grossman shares his top 10 nutrients, including foods rich in each nutrient. Scientific research backs up this top-ten list: Carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, taurine, glutathione, bilberry (blueberry), and astaxanthin.
Peer-reviewed research studies have shown these nutrients help fight one or more common eye diseases. Cataracts, Macular Degeneration (ARMD), glaucoma, dry eye, computer eye strain, and night blindness are all addressed.
Find out which types of foods are high in each nutrient. Does your diet include plenty of leafy green vegetables, brightly colored vegetables, whole grains, eggs, blueberries, and fruit? Adjusting to your daily diet helps support your eyes at any age.

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My Personal Story - Why Dr. Grossman Focused on Natural Vision Care

Dr. Marc Grossman is a respected holistic optometrist and licensed acupuncturist. When he was prescribed eyeglasses as a child, he got the standard treatment: increasingly stronger lenses. Can our use of our eyes affect our vision? Is vision really all genetics?
Dr. Grossman had a life-changing conversation about optometry. Find out about his journey. What revelations did he have about vision? Who influenced him? How can emotions, activities, yoga, and exercise affect vision?

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10 Tips To Healthier Eyes: Daily Hygiene to Help Your Eyes

If you want to have healthier eyes, you must give your eyes attention every day. Dr. Marc Grossman discusses ten simple eye habits. Our eyes did not evolve for extended close-up work. However, we spend too many hours a day staring at screens. The statistics show that more screen time is associated with myopia, dry eyes, and computer eye strain.
The tips for visual hygiene: include rest and relaxation for the eyes, good lighting, better posture, appropriate screen distance, spend time outside, eat an eye-healthy diet, and exercise your eyes daily.