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 You know the saying, “You are what you eat”? The food you eat plays a huge part in your health. Our eyes are vascular, meaning that it is important to have a heart-healthy diet to keep the blood vessels that service our eyes healthy. Tiny capillaries provide your retina with nutrients and oxygen; because these vessels are so small, fatty deposits can easily cause blocked veins. I have shared with you the foods that will boost your eye health in my last article. Now, l have compiled a list of the foods that are harmful to the health of your eyes. Fatty Meats Red meats and sausages are often convenient to purchase. Lunch meats can seem healthy but are mostly full of chemical preservatives, salt, fat, and cholesterol. Instead of consuming fatty meats, try adding in lean meats like fresh turkey, which is full of zinc and protein. Salmon is good alternative as well, as it is an omega-3 rich food. Saturated  Fats Junk foods are delicious but can cause serious issues down the line for your h

  A healthy pair of eyes, especially at an older age is no less than a blessing, as can be vouched by those who are suffering from some kind of vision loss issues. That’s why it’s so imperative to take care of your eyes and vision in every possible manner, including what you consume as food. In this article, we look at the evidence for 12 nutrient-rich foods to boost eye health.  1.  Fish Many fish are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Oily fish are fish that have oil in their gut and body tissue, so eating them offers higher levels of omega-3-rich fish oil. The fish that contains the most beneficial levels of omega-3s include: •  tuna •  salmon •  trout •  mackerel •  sardines •  anchovies •  herring Some studies have found that fish oil can reverse dry eye, including dry eye caused by spending too much time on a computer. 2.  Citrus Fruits  Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C. Just like vitamin E, vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps to fight age-related eye damage. Vitamin C-ri

  Your eyes are an important part of your health. Most people rely on their eyes to see and make sense of the world around them. But some eye diseases can lead to vision loss, so it is important to identify and treat eye diseases as early as possible. You should get your eyes checked as often as your health care provider recommends it, or if you have any new vision problems. And just as it is important to keep your body healthy, you also need to keep your eyes healthy. Don't take your eyes for granted. Take these easy tips to keep your eyes healthy. 1.  Eat Well Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age-related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts. To get them, fill your plate with: •  Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards •  Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish •  Eggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources •  Oranges and other citrus

  Glaucoma is an eye disease that is often associated with elevated intraocular pressure, in which damage to the eye (optic) nerve can lead to loss of vision and even blindness. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the major nerve of vision, called the optic nerve. The optic nerve receives light-generated nerve impulses from the retina and transmits these to the brain, where we recognize those electrical signals as vision. Glaucoma is characterized by a particular pattern of progressive damage to the optic nerve that generally begins with a subtle loss of side vision (peripheral vision). If glaucoma is not diagnosed and treated, it can progress to loss of central vision and blindness. Glaucoma is usually, but not always, associated with elevated pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure). Generally, it is this elevated eye pressure that leads to damage of the eye (optic) nerve. In some cases, glaucoma may occur

Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a neglected tropical disease that can cause disfigurement and blindness. The parasitic worm responsible for the condition is spread from person to person through bites from infected blackflies, predominantly in remote agricultural areas with fast-moving rivers. While symptoms of the disease can be severe, the most serious cases are typically due to repeated infections over the course of several years.               Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) What is onchocerciasis? Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is a disease that affects the skin and eyes. It’s caused by the worm Onchocerca volvulus. Onchocerca volvulus is a parasite. It is transmitted to humans by the bite (blood meal) of the female blackfly (Simulium). This type of blackfly is found near rivers and streams. That’s where the name “river blindness” comes from. Although the majority of people infected reside in sub-Saharan Africa (for example, Nigeria), it also occurs in Centr

  Trachoma is a contagious bacterial infection that affects the surface of the eyes. Over time, scar tissue or ulcers can form that lead to blindness. Currently around 1.9 million people worldwide are blind or visually impaired by trachoma, and it remains a public health problem in 44 countries. It spreads when bacteria in the secretions from the eyes of an affected individual extend to others either by person-to-person contact or by eye-seeking flies, particularly the Musca sorbens fly. It occurs most commonly in endemic communities with poor hygiene and lack of access to clean water. It is the leading infectious cause of preventable blindness in the world. What is Trachoma? Trachoma  is a bacterial infection that affects your eyes. It's caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. Trachoma is contagious, spreading through contact with the eyes, eyelids, and nose or throat secretions of infected people. It can also be passed on by handling infected items, such as handkerchiefs.

  Waterleaf is an annual herbaceous plant of West Africa that is seen in most of the states in Nigeria mainly in the south. It is a member of the family portulacaceae . The botanical name of waterleaf is Talinum triangulare and it is called Gbure in Yoruba; Mgbolodi in Igbo; Alenyruwai in Hausa and in Edo, it is regarded as Ebe-dondon and generally referred to as waterleaf. Waterleaf is a native to West Africa, Central America, Caribbean, and Mexico where its cultivation is believed too have started before migrating to other tropical areas like some parts of North and South America, and Asia. In many places where it is grown, it has names allocated to it which include Lagos bologi (Nigeria), Philippine spinach (Philippines), Surinam Purslane, Ceylon spinach, Florida spinach and more. Waterleaf has an advantage of perennial survival because it can be propagated vegetatively and it sets viable seeds which germinate in five days . Propagation from seed to harvest takes about six weeks

  A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of your eye. For people who have cataracts, seeing through cloudy lenses is a bit like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. Clouded vision caused by cataracts can make it more difficult to read, drive a car (especially at night) or see the expression on a friend's face. What Is a Cataract? A cataract is a dense, cloudy area that forms in the lens of the eye. A cataract begins when proteins in the eye form clumps that prevent the lens from sending clear images to the retina. The retina works by converting the light that comes through the lens into signals. It sends the signals to the optic nerve, which carries them to the brain. It develops slowly and eventually interferes with your vision. You might end up with cataracts in both eyes, but they usually don’t form at the same time. Cataracts are common in older people. Causes of Cataracts   There are several underlying causes of cataracts. These include: •  An overproduct