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\tDark green leafy vegetables(kale, spinach, turnip and mustard greens)<\/strong><\/p>\n \tBest source of lutein and zeaxanthin which are especially important in preventing macular degeneration(the process of declining from a higher to a lower level of effective power or vitality or essential quality) in older people. The dark green color "disguises" beta-carotene.<\/p>\n \tBroccoli <\/strong><\/p>\n \tContains high levels of lutein<\/strong>(\u53f6\u9ec4\u7d20yèhuángsù), zeaxanthin and vitamin<\/strong>(\u7ef4\u4ed6\u547dwéit\u0101mìng) C.<\/p>\n \tCarrots and yams <\/strong><\/p>\n \tAlso pumpkins, squash, orange-yellow-red bell peppers. Rich in eye-healthy antioxidants and very high in beta-carotene, the pigment in bright orange fruits and vegetables and a precursor of vitamin A. Vitamin A is critical to normal vision and plays a major role in preventing night blindness and maintaining a healthy cornea.<\/p>\n \tGouqi (wolfberry), jue ming zi (semen cassiae torae) and green tea <\/strong><\/p>\n \tEye-reinforcing drinks.<\/p>\n \tOrange-colored fruits<\/strong><\/p>\n \tRich in vitamin C, lutein and zeaxanthin.<\/p>\n \tFlax seeds and flax oil <\/strong><\/p>\n \tRich in omega 3 fatty acids (also oily, deep-sea fish like salmon) thought to ease effects of dry eye syndrome.<\/p>\n \tGarlic, sunflower seeds, nuts, black walnuts, oatmeal and brown rice <\/strong><\/p>\n \tContain selenium, a mineral that helps absorb antioxidants and prevent eye problems.<\/p>\n \tGarbanzo beans, kidney beans, oatmeal and whole wheat bread <\/strong><\/p>\n \tContain zinc, an important mineral that works with antioxidants to promote overall eye health.<\/p>\n \tWheat germ, soy and safflower oil <\/strong><\/p>\n \tRich in vitamin E, as are pistachios, peanuts and particularly almonds.
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