Nowadays, an increasing number of people are experiencing vision problems. Children suffer from myopia, adults have dry eye syndrome, and as people age, glaucoma and cataracts appear. Most of these issues are related to changes in modern lifestyles and excessive eye strain.
When it comes to eye care, people's first thought is often eye hygiene. However, experts remind the public that besides using eyes scientifically, diet is also a factor that affects vision. Eating too much sugar can impact the eyes.
Most children love sweets. But who would have thought that long-term excessive consumption of sweets could affect their eyes.
Wang Yuliang, Director of the Ophthalmology Department at the Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, told reporters that modern medical research shows that people who consume excessive sugar over a long period are prone to eye diseases, with myopia being the most common. This is because metabolizing sugar requires a large amount of Vitamin B1, and excessive sugar intake can lead to a deficiency in Vitamin B1. Moreover, excessive sugar intake can also reduce calcium levels in the body. These factors can trigger and worsen myopia.
In addition, eating too many refined foods can lead to a chromium deficiency, or soft foods may not provide enough exercise for the facial muscles, both of which can cause vision problems. Eye diseases can be improved through diet
It's not just myopia. For eye conditions caused by diabetes, controlling blood sugar through diet is also crucial. Experts have provided "dietary prescriptions" for various eye diseases, and combining diet with treatment yields better results.
Patients with Myopia: Eating more hard foods, coarse grains, and regularly consuming fish, grains, citrus fruits, and red fruits is very effective in preventing vision deterioration. At the same time, you should eat less sugar to avoid deepening the degree of myopia.
Patients with Dry Eye Syndrome: Due to long hours of desk work or staring at computer screens, many people experience eye dryness. These individuals should eat more fruits, especially citrus fruits, as well as green vegetables, grains, fish, and eggs.
Patients with Hyperopia: You can appropriately eat more garlic, onions, dairy products (skim milk), dried fruits, animal liver, and refined rice. High-fat foods should be eaten less.
Patients with Glaucoma: Patients generally have high intraocular pressure and should eat less greasy food. It is best to avoid tea, coffee, and alcohol, and to quit smoking.
Patients with Presbyopia and Cataracts: Both should drink more water, at least 300 ml per day. Secondly, they should eat more green vegetables, which should be eaten raw whenever possible. They should also eat more fruits, especially citrus fruits, grapes, lemons, bananas, and apricots. Additionally, they should consume calcium-containing foods regularly. Avoid animal fats and sugar, and do not smoke or drink alcohol.