Dr. Steven Wine, an eye physician and surgeon located in Hornsby, NSW, provides information on dietary sources of nutrients that can benefit eye health. The document recommends consuming green leafy vegetables, red and yellow vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish, and eggs which contain antioxidants, vitamin E, and zinc. It also lists preventative measures such as quitting smoking, wearing sunglasses, regular eye exams, eating a nutrient-rich diet, supplementing with antioxidants and zinc, and taking lutein and selenium supplements to reduce the risk of macular degeneration and vision loss.

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Dietary sources of nutrients beneficial to the eye
While the research studies show that supplementation can help
reduce the risks of developing advanced Macular Degeneration
and vision loss, a diet rich in the following nutrients may also be
beneficial:
• Green leafy and red and yellow vegetables such as kale,
silver beet, spinach, broccoli, carrots and squashes – all
good sources of antioxidants
• Nuts and seeds – rich in vitamin E
• Fish and eggs – for zinc
Preventative measures
• Quit smoking
• Wear sunglasses when outdoors during the day
• Have regular checkups with your eye care specialist
• Eat a diet rich in the nutrients mentioned above
• Supplement your diet with antioxidants and zinc
• If particularly concerned about Macular Degeneration,
take a lutein and selenium supplement.