b'HEALTH CHECKEYE HEALTHVision really matters.Sight is the sense people fear losing the most, yet many of us dont know how to look after our eyes.2 million people in the UK are living with sight loss, that is severe enough to have a significant impact on their daily lives. Half of this sight loss is avoidable.Its good for you to be familiar with what good eye health feels like, so if your eyes dont feel quite right, you know what to look out for, what you can do and when to seek help. If youve noticed a change in your eyesight, its best to seek help immediately. Your eyes can also indicate signs of more problematic issues to do with your general health like diabetes and high blood pressure. Symptoms of these conditions are not always obvious, so regular eye tests are an essential part of maintaining your eye health and vision.Diet Here are just some of the foods that are rich in eye-friendly nutrients: Cold water fishBlueberries and grapesGreen leafy vegetables Whole grains and avocadosCod, sardinesSpinach or kale,Rich in zinc and and tuna areContain anthocyanins,for examples,Vitamin B. excellent sourceswhich may helpare rich inDeficiency in B of DHA, andimprove nightcarotenoids,Vitamins may Omega-3 fattyvision. especially luteinincrease your risk acids.and zeaxanthin.of cataracts and retinopathy. Papaya Eggs Garlic, Onions & Capers SoyRich in sulphur, A good sourceRich in cysteine,which is necessaryContains essential of beta carotenesulphur, lecithin, aminofor the productionfatty acids, which can helpacids and lutein.of glutathione,phytoestrogens, to prevent freeSulphur may also helpan importantVitamin E and radical damageprotect theantioxidant requirednatural anti- inside the eye.lens of the eyeto help maintaininflammatory from cataracts. healthy sight.agents. A poor diet can put your sight at risk. Yet, awareness of the link between diet and good eye health is lowa recent survey found 60% of people living in the UK had no idea that what they eat can affect the health of their eyes. Vitamins, minerals and carotenoids found in many fruits, vegetables and other wholesome foods can help protect your sight and keep your eyes healthy.18 .The Networker Summer 2023'