Quit Excess Intake: These are foods and drinks, that can damage your eyesight if we consume them on daily basis

Your eyesight is probably the most important of your five senses. Eye health goes hand-in-hand with general health, but some food if consumed on regular basis can harm it.

Here are some food if consumed on regular basis can damage the eyes:

●Alcohol

Alcohol causes cataracts, in this this case the eye form cloudy coverage on the eye lens, and this is as a result of excessive intake of alcohol in the early Stages of life. alcohol have other effects on the eyes such as slowing down the communication between the eyes and the brain.

●Margarine

Margarine consists of plant-based oils and often contains trans fats, it also contains unsaturated healthy fats. but this trans fat can cause increase in cholesterol level, which also increases eye difficulties.

●Fried Foods

Deep-fried foods contains trans fats and these can elevate LDL cholesterol levels, which can lead to stroke and type 2 diabetes. Consuming citrus fruits, tomatoes, and red bell peppers is an excellent approach to combat free radical damage, which has been related to an increased risk of cancer. this toxic free radicals is produced by trans fats.

●Prepackaged Foods

Canned foods usually contain 75% more sodium than advised. The risks of getting hypertension and eye issues can be reduced with decrease in consumption of this Ready-to-Eat Foods.

●Pasta and Bread

The leading cause of visual loss in the elderly is AMD (Age-related macular degeneration), and the linked source, is from simple carbs such as white bread and pasta. This particular type of carbohydrate is readily absorbed by the body, As a result, blood sugar levels rises.

●Sugary Beverages

Most Sweetened liquids, Soda, sports and energy drinks, lemonade are high in sugar. They also serve as source for calories and added sugars. When there is an increase in the use of sugar, we increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. This can result to Diabetic retinopathy which is an eye disorder, it can also cause Age-related macular degeneration.

●Junk Food

Junk food are delicious but if we consume too many always, it can cause serious issues down the line for your health. It is better we consume more of unsaturated fat for it is healthier, Rather than eating cookies,French fries or potato chips, which are all full of saturated fats.

Source of healthy fats includes: Vagetables, fresh fruit, lean meats, fish and non-dairy products.

●Caffeine

Our Intraocular pressure may rise due to caffeine in our morning cup of coffee or tea. Patients with Glaucoma and those having ocular hypertension are more likely to notice an increase in eye pressure following caffeine use, and this excessive intraocular pressure can bring about possible blindness and eye damage.

●Shellfish

if Shellfish and fishes are consumed with moderation, Mercury will not be our concern.

Mercury at high concentration can damage the eyes. It can also cause serious health problems when in it high concentration, mostly in pregnant women and nursing moms.

●Cooking Oils

This Cooking Oils: Safflower, Soybean, Sesam, Sunflower and Corn Contains linoleic acid, which is a type of unsaturated fat, with a higher chance of AMD. This linoleic acid is linked to a landmark study 30 years ago.

According to health experts, cooking oils should contain less than 4 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon. Also do away with the ones containing hydrogenated oils and trans fats.

●Processed Meats

Proceed meat like: Hot dogs, Bacon, and Deli meat are mostly loaded with sodium. Sodium is a salt spike and can eventually lead to hypertension (high blood pressure). It effects in the eyes may cause:

Hypersensitive retinopathy.

blood vessel damage that causes blurred vision or vision loss.

It can also cause Choroidopathy, which is a buildup of fluid beneath the retina.