Eggs, fatty fish, dark green leafy vegetables, and nuts are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories, good for the eyesight of nearsighted children.
Myopia is a common refractive error. Patients can only see very close objects clearly and have difficulty seeing distant objects. The common age of onset of myopia is around 8-12 years old. During puberty, rapid body growth often causes myopia to become more severe. From the age of about 20, nearsightedness usually changes little.
Doctor Tran Thi Tra Phuong, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Tam Anh General Hospital, Hanoi, said that the nutritional regimen of myopic children should balance important nutrient groups (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins). and minerals). Supplementing foods rich in vitamins A, C, E, lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc supports the supply of blood, oxygen and nutrients to the eyes, reducing the risk of increasing myopia.
Fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, herring, basa fish) contain large amounts of omega-3 necessary for blood circulation to the eyes, protecting the eyes from damage caused by blue light or ultraviolet rays. Fatty fish also provide a lot of vitamins A, D, B3, B12, which help maintain cornea moisture, improve vision, and reduce the risk of eye damage due to stress.
Lean (chickens, ducks, pigs, cows, goats) are rich in zinc, which helps transport vitamin A from the liver to the retina, supporting vision enhancement. Many other nutrients in lean meat such as protein, vitamins A, B6, B12, E, C and minerals iron, zinc, potassium, selenium, contribute to nourishing and protecting bright, healthy eyes.
Egg Contains enough of two groups of vitamin A, retinol and carotenoids, to help prevent night blindness caused by dry eyes, prevent conjunctival dryness, corneal ulcers, and increase the amount of protective pigment in the macula. Eggs also provide zinc and antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which help increase resistance and prevent blue light from damaging the retina.
Dark green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, mustard greens, broccoli) contain many plant pigments lutein and zeaxanthin that help protect the eyes, prevent eye fatigue, and contribute to improving vision. This food source is also rich in vitamins A, B9, C, E, K, has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, maintains eye moisture, and prevents dry eyes.
Nuts (walnuts, macadamia, sunflower, flax, cashew, chia) are rich in omega-3 and vitamin E, have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, enhance eye protection from harmful agents, and help improve blood circulation to the eyes. Selenium, magnesium, and vitamin B12 in nuts help eyes see better in low light conditions.
Doctor Tra Phuong recommends that children with myopia or vision abnormalities should visit a medical facility with an ophthalmology department for appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Children should not study on computers or watch electronic devices continuously for many hours, should let their eyes rest after 1-2 hours, can look into the distance, blink. Parents should guide their children to get enough sleep, drink plenty of water, and wear sunglasses when going out in the sun.
Children 12 years and older can supplement with natural extracts such as broccophane (broccoli) to help increase thioredoxin (a small protein that acts as an antioxidant). These extracts help protect retinal pigment epithelial cells and the lens, helping to improve eye problems such as blurred vision, dryness, fatigue, pain, and prevent vision loss.