Foods for Vision Health- Dr. Shani Esparaz

Its Monday and we are starting off the week with a little #mythbusting! Dr. Shani Esparaz discusses some myths about food and vision. Most grew up thinking carrots were the holy grail due to it being a high source of beta-carotene there are other foods that are better for your #vision. Foods high in Omega-3 Fatty Acids can have a positive effect on your vision. There are three types of Omega-3's 💡 Alpha-linolenic Acid (ALA) which are found mainly in plant oils and are great for #dryeye 💡Eicosapentaenoic Acid (APA) and Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) which are marine based and a great source for the health of your #retina. These fatty acids help keep the retina working well and may protect against eye diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which can cause vision loss in older adults. Many studies have shown that eating more fish or taking omega-3 supplements could help reduce the risk of developing such eye problems Financial Disclosures: none References: Querques G, Forte R, Souied EH. Retina and omega-3. J Nutr Metab. 2011;2011:748361. doi: 10.1155/2011/748361. Epub 2011 Oct 31. PMID: 22175009; PMCID: PMC3206354. #visionloss #eyecare #visiondiet #ophthalmology #optometry #omega3 #dha #apa #ala #mgd