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Due to the scorching heat, the body parts are getting affected badly. Your eyes are also not untouched by this. Cases of eye stroke, eye irritation, itching and vision loss are also being seen. In such a situation, you need to take special care of your eyes. To keep your eyes healthy, you can include this vitamin in your diet. Dr. Seema Raj (Eye Surgeon), Senior Consultant Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgeon (PHACO) spoke to Visio Foundation and Founder and Director of Visio Eye Clinic.
This vitamin helps to keep the eyes healthy. Vitamin A
The most important vitamin for eye health care is vitamin A. It maintains the health of the cornea. This vitamin is a component of rhodopsin, a protein present in your eyes that allows you to see in low light conditions. Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness or other vision-related complaints. For this, you can include carrots, spinach, kale, etc. in your diet.
Vitamin E
To maintain eye health, you should consume foods rich in vitamin E. It protects the eyes from damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress. Degeneration of eyes occurs due to free radicals. For this, you can consume almonds, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, spinach.
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2, known as riboflavin, causes a reaction in the collagen fibers inside the cornea. This helps make your cornea tougher and stronger to slow or stop the progression of keratoconus. Dairy products, eggs, lean meat, green leafy vegetables are rich sources of vitamin B2.
