Proper nutrition is a big factor in achieving and maintaining healthy eyes. Among the nutrients that you should consider adding or supplementing in your diet -- fish oil.
Most people don’t eat the recommended two servings of fish a week to get the very important Omega-3 fatty acids they contain. If you are one of these people, consider using a fish oil supplement.
Studies have shown a link between Omega-3 fatty acids and the prevention of age-related macular degeneration, caused by an abormal growth of blood vessels in the eyes. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2008 showed one portion of Omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish per week could reduced the risk of AMD by more than 50 percent.
Fish oil also has been shown to reduce the risk of developing retinopathy, caused by an overgrowth of leaky blood vessels, and to reduce symptoms of dry eyes and improve overall eye health.
Although consuming sufficiently nutrient-rich foods can contribute to eye health and lower risk of eye disease, the most important thing you can do for your continued vision and eye health is get regular comprehensive eye exams with your Dallas optical specialist. Call today to schedule your next visit to Carter Eye Center.
