Eye Nutrition

Flaxseed oil and fish oil may be effective treatments for dry eye and reduce the need for eye drops. Read an explanation and comparison by Dr. Gary Heiting.

Guide to aging, vision and healthy diet choices, with nutritionist tips about healthy fats and best daily supplements.

Dr. Gary Heiting discusses vitamins and nutrition for eye health, including eye benefits, food sources and RDA of important vitamins and micronutrients.

Find out whether carrots are good for your eyes, the health benefits and how they may impact other parts of your well-being.

Beta-carotene is a carotenoid that supports eye health and treats certain conditions such as dry eye syndrome and night blindness.

Your family will love these optometrist-authored recipes made with eye-healthy ingredients.

Bioflavonoids are compounds present in fruits, vegetables, tea, cocoa and red wine. Flavonoids like rutin may help prevent or improve some eye conditions.

Can a vitamin A deficiency cause blindness? Dr. Heiting gives the facts about vitamin A and beta-carotene, including vitamin A eye drops.

Dr. Gary Heiting explains how vitamin C and bioflavonoids may reduce your risk of cataracts, macular degeneration and other eye problems.

For one thing, carotenoids may reduce your risk of macular degeneration, a blinding eye disease.

Guide to nutritional supplements for eye heath and good vision.

The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil play a role in developing vision and maintaining healthy eyes — even reducing the risk of eye diseases such as macular degeneration.

Learn about the eye and vision benefits of lutein and zeaxanthin — and which foods are highest in these vitamins.

Info for teens about good nutrition for healthy eyes and vision, including vitamins A, C and E, carotenoids, bioflavonoids and more.

Omega-3 fatty acids play an important role in your overall health and may lower your risk of developing certain eye conditions.

Learn about the benefits of vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant found in foods that may be able to help your eyes.

Regular exercise can have positive effects on your cognitive function, especially during child development and the aging process.