what foods are good for diseases of the eyes?
1 Eye benefits of vitamin C: May reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. 2  Food sources: Sweet peppers (red or green), kale, strawberries, broccoli, oranges, cantaloupe.  RDA: 90 mg for men; 70 mg for women (85 mg during pregnancy and 120 mg when breast-feeding).
1 Eye benefits of selenium: When combined with carotenoids and vitamins C and E, may reduce risk of advanced AMD. 2  Food sources: Seafood (shrimp, crab, salmon, halibut), Brazil nuts, enriched noodles, brown rice.  RDA: 55 mcg for teens and adults (60 mcg for women during pregnancy and 70 mcg when breast-feeding).