What can I drink to improve my eyesight?

From smartphones to the idiot box, we are using our eyes to stare at small fonts and images more than ever before. So ask yourself this, are you eating foods that are best for your eyes? Are you performing relaxation exercises? While we stay busy carrying out our daily routines, and spend hours in front of the computer screen or glued to a good book, we rarely take time out to visit the eye doctor. However, there are a few simple exercises that you can carry out that hardly require much time or effort. Ophthalmologist Arun Sethi advises, "When you're at work, exercise your neck by nodding your head up and down, thereby increasing blood circulation to your neck and eyes. Also, don't stare at the sun as it can be detrimental to your vision. Too much UV exposure makes you more prone to cataract and macular degeneration. Also, you should choose sunglasses that block 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB rays."
 

Lucky for you, we've listed tips and tricks that are designed to strengthen your natural eyesight, and help take care of your eyes in a matter of minutes.

(This is How Alcohol Affects Your Vision)Feed Your Eyes

DO: eat foods rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, lutein and beta carotene as they help repair the eyes, such as cod liver oil, sweet potatoes, butter, papaya, blueberries, apricot and grapes.
DON'T: say no to greens, kids! Snack on kale, spinach, collard greens, zucchini and Brussels sprouts.Get Some RestDO: get enough rest, since sleep allows overworked eye muscles to relax completely.
DON'T: stay engaged in one activity for long. Take regular breaks just for 5-10 minutes to rest your eyes.Stay Hydrated

DO: up your water intake, if your eyes are often dry, blurry or tired.
DON'T: just wash your face. Whenever you have a few extra minutes, fill your mouth with water and then splash water with eyes wide open. This will leave you feeling refreshed, too.Exercise Your EyesDO: relaxation exercises. Place your hands together palm to palm and rub them together briskly creating heat. Place them over your eyes and imagine a relaxing place.
DON'T: let light in whenever you're exercising your eyes. And perform these exercises especially when you've been sitting in front of the computer for hours.Orange You Glad?DO: eat carrots and other foods rich in beta-carotene which provides food with their orange hue, promotes eye health and corrects vision.
DON'T: forget Omega 3 found in nuts and cold-fish. These fatty acids help keep your retinas healthy and stop age-related eyesight deterioration.(Including white vegetables in your diet is beneficial)Say No DO: avoid sugary foods as they are bad news for your eyes. The more sugar you eat, the worse your eyesight will become.
DON'T: smoke. It has been linked to an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, cataract, and optic nerve damage.Trick Your Eyes

DO: focus on an object that's at least 20 feet away, for 20 seconds, every 20 minutes. You'll be surprised at how better your eyes feel.
DON'T: stare at gadgets for too long. Lower the brightness level of your computer screen and phone as it reduces strain.Berry-Special TipDO: eat bilberry fruit as it is full of antioxidants and will aid in protecting and increasing blood circulation in your eyes.
DON'T: depend on your glasses. Take them off as often as possible, to promote natural unassisted vision.

Dr. Reena Sethi (Sethi's Eye Care Centre, New Delhi) says, "Roll your eyes. Start by looking up and then slowly circle 10 times clockwise and 10 times counter-clockwise. Also, after a long day, place cooling cucumber slices on your eyelids as it helps reduce pressure on the eyes."
She adds, "Eating healthy is good for your whole body - especially your eyes! Eat eggs and citrus fruits, but avoid junk food. And know that there's more to eye nutrition than just carrots!"

Hopefully most of us have made it through allergy season with our mental and well-being in tack – not to mention our visuals as well.  It’s been a rough road to recovery with piles of tissues, bottles of nasal sprays, vials of lubricating eye drops for those dry eyes.  And as usual, the schedule for eye appointments always peaks right around allergy season time here at the office.

Most of the time we don’t really give much thought to our vision until something goes wrong.  Given the fact we’re living in an age of “information overload,” life has become very busy. Sometimes we’re not aware something is broken or not operating properly until the warning signals start to beep and go off. In the world of eye health care that would be blurry vision, headaches and/or watery eye symptoms. Yet, much of what we see can be prevented or kept at bay with one simple step.

WATCH WHAT YOU EAT.

One powerful and simple step you can take in protecting your precious sense of sight is by taking mindful steps around your diet; watch what you eat. We don’t often connect the dots between our vision and what we had for breakfast, lunch or dinner but we should.  When we bring a sense of intention to what we eat, we empower ourselves to better care for our vision long before a visit to the eye doctor is required.

So, we thought we’d give you a hand by providing you a quick “check list” of foods that are powerful health agents and high in antioxidants. This way the next time you’re out to grab a bite to eat or you’re at the grocery store shopping for your weekly meal plans, you’ll have a head start on what to include on your food list.

Fish
Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may help protect against dry eyes, macular degeneration and even cataracts. If you don’t eat seafood, you can get a good supply of omega-3s by using fish oil supplements or taking vegetarian supplements that contain black currant seed oil or flaxseed oil.

Leafy Greens
Spinach, kale and collard greens, to name just a few, are packed full of lutein and zeaxanthin, important plant pigments that can help stem the development of macular degeneration and cataracts. Broccoli, peas and avocados are also good sources of this powerful antioxidant duo.

Eggs
The vitamins and nutrients in eggs, including lutein and vitamin A (which may protect against night blindness and dry eyes), promote eye health and function.

Whole Grains
A diet containing foods with a low glycemic index (GI) can help reduce your risk for age-related macular degeneration. Swap refined carbohydrates for quinoa, brown rice, whole oats and whole-wheat breads and pasta. The vitamin E, zinc and niacin found in whole grains also help promote overall eye health.

Citrus Fruits and Berries
Oranges, grapefruits, lemons and berries are high in vitamin C, which may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

Nuts
Pistachios, walnuts, almonds — whichever type tickles your fancy — are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E that boost your eye health.

Legumes
Kidney beans, black-eyed peas and lentils are good sources of bioflavonoids and zinc — and can help protect the retina and lower the risk for developing macular degeneration and cataracts.

Fish Oil, Flaxseed Oil and Black Currant Seed Oil
These super supplements contain omega-3 fatty acids and have many eye health benefits, including helping to prevent or control dry eye syndrome as well as reduce the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.

Sunflower Seeds
Help keep your eyes healthy and disease-free by snacking on sunflowers seeds, which are excellent sources of vitamin E and zinc.

Beef
In moderation, lean beef in your diet can boost your eye health. Beef contains zinc, which helps your body absorb vitamin and may play a role in reducing risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration.