I Eat Carrot and Drink Its Juice for My Clear Vision..!

My little brother tells me, he eats raw carrots and drinks its juice to maintain his good vision (he’s already a myopic person). Yeah, there is some truth of this one, bro!

Carrots contain vitamin A that is good for the eyes. But, fresh fruits and dark green, leafy vegetables may be even better. Because, they contain antioxidants that may help protect the eyes against age-related cataracts and macular degeneration.

Eating any vegetable or any supplement containing these vitamins or substances won’t prevent or correct the basic vision problems (myopia and hyperopia). Actually, too much vitamin A can harm eyes and health. 

HMMM... What say you, bro? 

By: Nasrah & Faiz

Myths & Facts about Vision & Eyes:Part 5

Myth

Reading in dim light will damage your eye.

Fact

Reading in dim light can make your eyes feel tired and uncomfortable but it can’t hurt your eyes. 

There really is very little you can do that will permanently damage your eyes

Myths & Facts about Vision & Eyes:Part 4

Myth

Eye exercises will improve your vision.

“Don’t wear your glasses so often, you need to exercise your eyes!”

Fact

Eye exercises will not improve your vision. Rolling your eyes around.

Myths & Facts about Vision & Eyes:Part 3

Myth

Computer use can damage the eyes.

Fact

Computer use won't harm the eyes. But, using
a computer for long periods of time, the eyes
blink less than normal. So, it leads to eyestrain
or fatigue.

Myths & Facts about Vision & Eyes:Part 2

Myth

Cataract only can be removed after they ripen

Fact

Actually it is up to you, and your doctor, to
decide when to remove a cataract. The concept
of waiting the cataract become ripe before it
can be removed is also valid but our modern
surgical today is very safe in experienced
hands. So, most people have them removed
when the decrease in vision starts bothering
them.

Myths & Facts about Vision & Eyes:Part 1

“Sarah, why do you look so depressed?”
“I need to wear the spectacle because recently my vision is not very clear. I hate to wear it because I look old.”
“I’ve heard that people said when we eat a lot of carrot we can improved the vision.”
“Are you serious Jane? So, what we are waiting for? Let’s go to the market. I want to buy a lot of carrot and start eats it today.”
This is one of the situations about myths of vision which is always happened in our life. Actually there are many people cannot distinguish between myths and facts. Sometimes people keep believing the myths and still practicing their mindset in their daily life. So, there are several examples between myths and facts.

Myths  

Eating carrots can improve vision.

Fact

Eating carrots will not improve your vision.
However, carrots are high in vitamin A and
important for a balanced diet. There are many
other foods high in vitamin A such as apricots,
milk, and asparagus. Vitamin A is important in
maintaining normal vision. Vitamin A
deficiency is a leading cause of blindness. So, a
well-balanced diet can provide the vitamin A
needed for good vision.

Stay tuned with us, Part 2 will be released soon!

Contributed by: Geng IoptoSS Izul, Azni, Farah