What's good for the eyes?

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My eyes are getting bad fast and although I’ve been told an excercise for the eyes to make the eye muscles stronger, I’m wondering if there is a particular type of fruit and/or vegetable that could help the eyes get better or at least stay where they are.

I’ve heard carrots are good, but for some reason it sounds like a myth to me where parents would make up stories to get their kids to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Are carrots really good for the eyes and is there anything else that could also be of help?

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Re: What’s good for the eyes?

sadiyah…are you talking about eye-sight…???
carrots are good …as they have beta carotene…which i think converts in vitamin A somehow (i’m afraid i don’t remember the whole thing)

but vitamin A is really good for eyes…
all of us siblings have myopia n its inherited from both sides …n i truly believe if we are still not gone blind its because of diet …ammi used to give us carrots in many many forms…n then there’s this dry mix we used a lot …n i’m using it for my kids too coz the eldest oe has myopia as well…this mix is almonds , fennel seeds(saunf) n misri (i dunno the english name for this) ammi used to grind it altogether …i tell my kids ‘its naz paan masala’ :hehe: n they eat it up every other day with a glass of milk …

*** Sitaray***
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Re: What's good for the eyes?

Afia, thanks. I'll try to eat carrots regularly and I'll see what I can do about the mix that you suggested. :)

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Re: What's good for the eyes?

Perhaps you could visit a doctor for some more advice. Sometimes it helps to wear glasses for a while. It could get worse if you waite. Glasses take away the strain from your eyes. They can make a difference.

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I once copied this from a book, can't remember which one unfortunately:

"To preserve your eyes and your eyesight, eat plenty of fruit and vegetables, poultry fish, nuts, wholegrains, seeds and their oils. Opt for orange-coloured fruits and vegetables, dark green, leafy vegetables and avocados whenever possible. Limit your consumption of saturated animal fat to the minimum."

"Reading or writing without adequate light or concentrating on close work for lengthy periods can make eyes unreasonably tired, causing vision to blur and eventually to deteriorate. (happened to me...)
It's therefor essential that we rest them regularly during periods of intentsive eye work. Staring at a VDU for hours on end is particularly wearing on the eyes and needs to be punctuated by a 10 minute break every couple of hours."

"To strengthen the different muscles of the eye:

*Keeping your head still, move your eyes as far to the right as you can without strainging them. Blink, then do the same to the left. Blink and repeat six times on each side. Rest your eyes by keeping them lightly closed for a count of 20.

*Keeping your head still, raise your eyes as high as you can. Blink once, then lower your eyes as far as you can. Blink again and repeat the sequence six times. Now rest your eyes.

*Keeping your head still, look up towards your right eyebrow. Blink and look down towards your left earlobe. Repeat the sequence six times, then rest the eyes for a count of 20. Now do the left eyebrow and the right earlobe. Rest the eyes."

"Palming is a very effective way to rest and relax strained or tired eyes, as the palms create the condition of total darkness the eyes require to recuperate.

*Sit with your elbows resting on a table or on the floor with your back against a wall and your elbows propped on raised knees:

*Close your eyes and cover them completely, with the palms of your hands slightly cupped and your fingers resting on the front of your head. Make sure that you are not pressing on your eyeballs. Remain in this position for several minutes, breathing slowly and deeply."

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yeah i heard it 2.. that carrots r good for the eyes..

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I think you should try and eat all kinds of vegetables and fruits...the one or ones you eat fast as you are hungary for those for years... is the better...because that vegetale/fruit's ingredients might be lacking in your body...this could cure more things...hmmmmm

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Re: What's good for the eyes?

Carrots are good for your eyes, but when you eat too many carrots they cause obstipation. There should be a healthy balance.

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Re: What's good for the eyes?

Thanks for sharing.

I really need to fix my diet, insha'Allah. I do not have a balanced diet at the moment.

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computer keh samnay kem baithoo :)