What you eat coule impact your vision

ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Chances are if you don’t already wear ’em, you will need glasses some day. The Vision Council of America reports 75 percent of adults either have glasses or contacts. Now, studies show what you eat could impact how well you see.

"I’ve worn glasses since I was six months old, but, without my glasses I can see a centimeter."

"I do sometimes wear glasses."

"Since I was in fifth grade, so that’s about 58 years."

If you have problems with your eyes, or want to prevent problems, take a close look at what you eat.

Cooked spinach is crammed full of lutein and zeaxanthin…two powerful antioxidants that help protect against retinal damage and the onset of cataracts. Oranges are rich in Vitamin C and helps support blood vessels in the eye. Pop some peanuts to prevent age-related macular degeneration. They’re a good source of Vitamin E. Open your eyes and mouth to kidney beans. They’re full of zinc, a mineral vital to eye health. It also helps your night vision. And don’t forget the salmon. It has two types of omega-3 fatty acids which are important when it comes to preventing eye diseases, including dry eye syndrome. The bonus -- all of these foods are good for not just your eye health -- but your total health.

We’ve all heard about carrots…but is it true? Carrots are high in Vitamin A -- a nutrient essential for good vision. Eating carrots will provide you with the small amount of vitamin a needed for good vision, but Vitamin A isn't limited to rabbit food, it can also be found in milk, cheese, egg yolk, and liver.