A Nutritious Diet to Keep Your Eyes Bright Every Day

You may work out to stay fit or use skincare to stay youthful — but what about your eyes? When vision fades, no cream can save it. The good news is: a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet can keep your eyes sharp every day, even as you age.

Nutritious foods for vision protection

Nutritious foods for vision protection

1/ What to Eat for Bright Eyes? Not Just Carrots!

Vitamins C & E: help fight oxidative stress and prevent cataracts.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: concentrated in the macula, help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Omega-3: reduce dry eyes and maintain a stable tear film.
Zinc: supports the transmission of light signals from the retina to the brain.

A diverse and nutrient-rich diet is your eye’s natural shield against vision loss.

2/ Recommended Eye-Friendly Foods – Easy to Find, Eat, and Absorb

Nutrient	Main Function	Recommended Foods
Vitamin A	Night vision, cornea support	Chicken liver, eggs, carrots, pumpkin
Vitamin C	Prevents cataracts	Oranges, kiwi, bell peppers, strawberries
Lutein & Zeaxanthin	Protects the macula, filters blue light	Kale, corn, egg yolks
Omega-3	Prevents dry eye, anti-inflammatory	Salmon, sardines, chia seeds, walnuts
Zinc	Visual signal transmission	Shellfish, beef, pumpkin seeds

3/ A Sample Daily Meal Plan for Healthy Eyes

Antioxidant-rich foods support eye health

Antioxidant-rich foods support eye health

Morning: 2 boiled eggs + a glass of carrot-orange juice + whole grain bread
Lunch: Grilled salmon + spinach soup + half an avocado
Afternoon: A handful of almonds + unsweetened soy milk
Evening: Green salad with olive oil + steamed tofu + boiled broccoli

Note: Avoid overly salty, sugary, and greasy foods — they can damage eye blood vessels and accelerate macular degeneration.

4/ Still Struggling with Blurry Vision? You May Need a Clinical Solution

Nutrition plays a preventive and supportive role. However, if you’re experiencing:

High myopia (over -6.00D)
Astigmatism with thin corneas
Night vision issues, halos around lights
Poor recovery after LASIK/PRK

👉 Diet alone is no longer enough — you may need modern vision correction technologies like Phakic ICL.

5/ Phakic ICL – A Technological Breakthrough for Clear Vision

Phakic ICL is a biocompatible lens gently implanted between your iris and natural lens without altering the cornea. It’s ideal for:

Patients with high myopia, astigmatism, or thin corneas
Those unsuitable or hesitant about laser surgery
Anyone wanting sharper night vision and long-term clarity

Key Benefits:

Immediate and stable visual improvement
No dry eye syndrome
UV protection
No corneal tissue removal
Removable if needed in the future

Over 3 million Phakic ICL procedures have been performed worldwide. In Vietnam, TD Eye proudly brings this advanced solution to patients nationwide.

6/ Nutrition is the Foundation. Technology is the Solution.

✔ A nutrient-rich diet is the foundation for lifelong vision health.
✔ But if you’re already experiencing symptoms like blurred vision or eyestrain, don’t rely on carrots alone!

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A Nutritious Diet to Keep Your Eyes Bright Every Day

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